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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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Election for the Glebe. Return of Mr. Hogue. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 September 1898 · page 2

The election for The Glebe took place on Saturday, the nominees being Mr. J. A. Hogue. the newly-appointed Minister of Education, and Mr. James Jones. As was foreseen, Mr…

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Federation. [By Telegraph.] The Censure Debate. Speech by Mr. Ferguson. Mr. Young's Electioneering Trip. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 September 1898 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met at the usual time yesterday afternoon, the galleries being thronged to hear the continuation of the Federal debate…

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The Cape Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 September 1898 · page 2

As the result of a recount of the votes in connection with the Cape Colony elections, Mr. James Tennant Motteno, an Afrikander Bund…

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The Censure Debate. Mr. Young's Electioneering. The Government Alarmed. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 September 1898 · page 2

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon, but at once adjourned until Wednesday, expecting the censure debate in the Assembly to have finished by then…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present.—The Mayor and Aldermen…

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The Macleay Election. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 3

Mr. Barton was accorded a splendid reception at Kempsey, where he was met by several hundred people and a band. He addressed a large meeting…

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The Cape Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

In connection with the general election in Cape Colony, two Progressives have been elected for Vryburg. The Hon. J. Rose-Innes,…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— FEDERATION. The Political Crisis. The Premier's Seat. Mr. Young's Electioneering. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 1

The political situation is assuming a grave aspect. It is rumored that the Opposition, in view of certain facts that have just come to light,…

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Mr. Young's Electioneering. Mr. Barton and the M'Sharry Case. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. Barton wired yesterday to the Crown Solicitor from Kempsey:—"Take notice that in consequence of the gross aspersions made against me by Mr. Young, your client, I…

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A Bye-Election. LONDON, Sunday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 4

An election was held yesterday for the vacancy in the Honso of Commons for Darlington caused by the death of Mr. Arthur Pease…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met last night. FRIDAY'S DIVISION. Before general business was proceeded with, Mr. R. D. Meagher asked permission to make…

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South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

In the Legislative Council last night a petition was received from the Earl of Kilmorey, asking for leave to introduce a bill for the construction of the outor harbor at…

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PARLIAMENT. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 2

Both Houses met last evening…

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The Parliament. Yesterday's Count Out. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 2

The counting out of the Assembly yesterday afternoon came as a great surprise. Immediately the Speaker had adjourned the sitting and vacated the chair members flocked…

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The Election. Sydney, Friday, 7.55 p.m

Western Grazier · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 3

Latest returns to hand give Barton 750 votes and Smith 569. A few other returns are to come in, but they cannot alter the result…

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Mr. Barton's Election. The Final Figures. Interview with Mr. Reid. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 September 1898 · page 2

The complete returns for The Hastings and Macleay election have been received, and are as follow:— Barton............ 960…

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Candidates for the Papacy

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 3

WHO will be the next Pope? This (says the Rome correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette) is the question which, not withstanding the optimistic reports of the Vatican papers on…

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Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met last evening. Before any formal business was proceeded with, Mr. J. H. Young (Minister for Public Works) sought permission to make a personal…

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The Macleay Election. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 2

The final returns for the above election are Barton 960, Smith 658…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 2

Both Houses met lost night…

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