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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

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Municipal Elections. the Right to Vote. Diverse Opinions

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 3

The two parties taking part in the municipal elections—for there are two distinct parties, whatever may be said to the contrary—are still at loggerheads…

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Broken Hill Hospital. Annual Meeting. Election of Officebearers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

THE tenth annual meeting of subscribers to the Hospital was held last night in the Town Hall. There were about 70 people present, and much greater interest was…

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The Regulations for the Election

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1897 · page 2

The regulations for the Federal Convention elections have been issued. Among them are the following:— The poll is to be taken between 8 a.m…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 February 1897 · page 2

CAPTAIN JOEL PHILLIPS addressed the ratepayers of Wills Ward last night at theiy ctorja and Cable hotels. At each place he had a good bearing, and…

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Municipal Elections. Monimation Day

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 February 1897 · page 4

To-DAY at noon the nominations were officially announced for the municipal elections, to be held on Monday next. Alderman Jonas (returning officer)…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 3 February 1897 · page 2

The usual fortnightly mooting of the Town Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor, and Alderman…

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Telegraphic News the Federal Elections. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 3 February 1897 · page 3

The Independent Patriotic Federation Party have decided to run a bunch of ten candidates for the Federal Convention. Their platform…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1897 · page 4

MESSRS. CHESTER and Williams addressed a meeting of King Ward electors last evening at the All Nations Hotel. Mr. Chester pointed out the…

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Scotch Bye-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1897 · page 2

The bye-election for Forfarshire, Scotland, resulted in Captain Sinclair (Liberal) defeating the Hon. C. M. Ramsay (Conservative) by 458 votes…

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Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1897 · page 2

MR. JoOHN POLKINGHORNS addressed the ratepayers of Sturt Ward at the Family Hotel last night, Mr. S. Havelock in the chair. The candidate, in…

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Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 February 1897 · page 2

MR. H. A. LINNANS addressed about 50 electors of Burke Ward at the Gasworks Hotel last evening. Mr. Linnane stated that if elected he…

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English Bye-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1897 · page 2

In the election for the Walthamstow division of Essex, Mr. Woods (C.) defeated Mr. Dewar (L.) by a majority of 279. [At the last general election the voting was:—…

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FEDERATION. Cardinal Moran Contests the Election. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1897 · page 4

Cardinal Moran and Mr. See will contest the Federal Election. Cardinal Moran made an eloquent speech in replying to the deputation which waited on him to-day…

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Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1897 · page 2

MR. CORN occupied the chair at Mr. M'Glinchy's meeting at the Crown and Anchor, in Willa Ward, last night. The candidate was well received…

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Telegraphic News the Federal Elections. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 3

The labor candidates for election to the Federal Convention are arranging for a tour of the colony, with a view to thoroughly explaining their views…

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The Municipal Election. the Right to Vote

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

With regard to the question as to who has the right to vote at municipal, elections, the following further particulars are to hand. Mr Stanbury (Council…

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Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

THE annual municipal elections take place on Monday. On this occasion fire aldermen are to be chosen and two auditors. For each of the five vacancies at the board there…

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Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1897 · page 2

A FAIR amount of interest is being taken in the municipal elections which are proceeding to-day. All the Orange lodges of the Barrier…

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The Municipal Elections. Results of the Poll

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1897 · page 4

VOTING for the annual municipal elections proceeded steadily all day. At each of the booths the proceedings were very orderly, no "scenes " taking…

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last Year's Polling

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 3

Last February there were contests for Start and Burke wards only. In the former Jabez Wright defeated A. J. Hall by 23 votes, a total of 271…

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