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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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The County Council Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 2

In the elections for the County Council the Progressives have gained 13 seats. In four divisions the elections have not yet been decided…

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Dissolution of Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 3

The Premier denies the rumour of the immediate dissolution of Parliament…

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An Election Scandal. The President and Premier Involved. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 2

M. Breton, a Radical deputy from Brest, alleges that the agent of the Premier (M. Meline), with President Faure's approval, offered him £4000 if…

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Opening of Parliament. An Early Dissolution Expected. [By Telegrapg.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1898 · page 1

Parliament meets on April 5. An carly dissolution is expected…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Election

Western Grazier · Wednesday 16 March 1898 · page 2

The date of reassembling of Parliament, and the general election which must shortly follow it is still wrapped in pleasing uncertainty. People who invent…

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The General Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1898 · page 2

IN anticipation of an carly dissolution of Parliament and a general election, Mr. Josiah Thomas, M.P., has applied to the department for the appointment of the…

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The General Election. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 March 1898 · page 2

Mr. T. M. Davies, Labor member for Pyrmont division (Sydney) announces that at the expiration of the present session he will retire from political life…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 19 March 1898 · page 2

The and fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, 14th instant. Present The Mayor, and…

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The Coming Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 19 March 1898 · page 2

Some short time back an informal morning was held by a number of gentlemen interested in polities, when it was determined to ask Mr. EDMOND…

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The following appcred in our lats editions yesterday"— the General Election. Mr. Sleath to be Opposred for Wilcannia. Mr. E. O'Donnell Consents to Stand. [By Teleograph.] Wilcannia, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 March 1898 · page 1

Alderman Edmond O'Donnell, a very old and respected resident of Wilcannia, has, in reply to an influential deputation, consented to stand for the Wilcannia electorate at…

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General Election in Japan. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1898 · page 2

A goneral Selection has taken, place in Japan. It resulted in a small majority being returned in favor of the Government…

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The French General Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 March 1898 · page 2

The general election in France is fixed for May 8. It is expected to prove very exciting on account of the Dreyfus agitation…

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A By-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 March 1898 · page 4

Mr. Cornwallis, Conservative, has been elected member of the House of Commons for Maidstone, in Kent…

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The York Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 March 1898 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday Evening. The petition lodged against the election of Admiral Lord Charles Beresford for York has been withdrawn…

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N. S. W. Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 1

A special Government Gazelle was issued to-day, by which Parliament was further prorogued until May 3…

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A By-election. LONDON, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 4

The polling for the election, of a representative in the "House of Commons for the Wokingham Division of Berkshire resulted in the return of Mr. Young…

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Political Labor League. Parliamentary Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1898 · page 2

A LARGELY attended meeting of the Political Labor League was held in the A. M. A. rooms last night. The various unions sent in their, nominations for their Parliamentary…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, 28th ult. Present—The Mayor and Aldermen O'Donnell,…

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Prorogation of Parliament Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 3

Parliament has been formally prorogued till the 3rd May. It will not meet then for the dispatch of business but a further prorogation will follow…

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A By-election. LONDON, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 1

The polling for the election of a representative in the House oE Commons for the Wokingham Division of Berkshire resulted in the return of Mr. Young…

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