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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1894

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The Silverton Council. The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 February 1894 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Silverton municipal council was held at the chambers last evening. The Mayor presided, and there was a full…

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The Municipal Elections. King Ward. Mr. Holdsworth at Hegarty's Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 February 1894 · page 2

THERE was a good attendance of ratepayers at Hegarty's Hall last evening to hear the views of Alderman R. F. Holdsworth. Mr. P. J. Jonas occupied…

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The General Elections. Mr. C. J. Pound at the West A Disorderly Meeting. Another Adverse Vote

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 February 1894 · page 2

ALDERMAN POUND, the "people's Labor candidate" for Alms, addressed a crowded meeting last night at the Allendale Hotel, West Broken Hill…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 2

Both Chambers had lengthy sittings last night…

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The Municipal Elections. Wills Ward. Mr. Sayers at the Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 2

MR. R. SAYERS addressed a meeting at the Town Hall last night About 60 people were present. The chairman, Mr. R. Stewart, said…

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The Labor Party. Conference re Candidates' Pledges. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 2

A conference of seven representatives of the Parliamentary Labor party and an equal number of representatives of the central executive of the…

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The Municipal Elections. Wills Ward

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 2

Mr. R. Sayers addressed two large meetings last evening, the former at the Mulga Hill Hotel and the latter at the Brewers' Arms. Mr. Sayers…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, February 10. the Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 2

On Monday, between the hours of 8 o'clock in the morning and 5 o'clock in the evening, every eligible ratepayerelector in each of the four wards of…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, February 13, 1894. the Lessons of the Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

Low polling was the prevailing characteristic of yesterday's local municipal elections. This is due mainly to three things—the very…

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The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 4

IT is understood that the new council will be called together together on Thursday evening for the election of Mayor. The names of the present…

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Public Holiday on Polling Day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

Mr. M'Gowen moved a resolution to the effect that the Government should proclaim polling day at the general elections a public holiday…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

Only the Assembly sat last evening. The time was chiefly occupied by private business…

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The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 1

IT is understood that the new council will be called together together on Thursday evening for the election of Mayor. The names of the present…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday. Both Houses sat last night the Council. Mining on Private Lands

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

"The Legislative Council further dealt with the Crown Lands Purchases Bill, which was passed, In committee the Mining on Private…

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The Cumberland Election. Mr. Urquhart Unseated. [By Telegraph.] Launceston

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

Fhe hearing of the petition of Mr. J. N. Brown (late Speaker) against the return of Mr. Urquhart for Cumberland (Zeehan) at the general election…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday. Both Houses sat last night. the Council. Formal Business

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1894 · page 2

Formal business having been transacted in the Legislative Council, Mr. Simpson obtained leave to bring in a bill to render it penal to meet…

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The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1894 · page 2

THE new council meets for the first time to-night for the election of Mayor. It is now probable that the choice will fall on Alderman M'Mahon,…

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The Municipal Council. The Mayor's Allowance. The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1894 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting was held last night. Present—All. The Mayor (Alderman Creedon) stated the meeting had been called for…

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The Republican Candidate for the U. S. Presidency. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1894 · page 4

The Republican Convention of Ohio has nominated Mr. M'Kinley as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States at the next election…

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The Shearers' Conference. Election of Officers. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1894 · page 2

The Shearers' Union Conference practically concluded its business last evening. Mr. T. H. Williams, M.L.A., was elected president, Mr. W. G…

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