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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1891

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The City Election. to the Editor of the Herald

Goulburn Herald · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 4

SIR,—Your contemporary seems to be very much riled because Mr. F. O. Furner declined at the Free-trade meeting on Tuesday night to be bound by a ballot unless the other…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday, 11 a.m. the Sydney Elections

Goulburn Herald · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 5

MR. D. O'CONNOR (postmaster-general) attempted to address a meeting of West Sydney electors last night, but could not obtain a hearing. Eggs and flour-bags were freely…

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Burrowa Election. Mr. Burns

The Burrowa News · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 2

Mr. M. W. Burns, one of the candidates for the representation of the Burrowa electorate, addressed a crowded meeting at the Mechanics' Institute last evening…

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The General Election

The Yass Courier · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 2

Sir Henry Parkes virtually commenced the Ministerial campaign on Monday, when he addressed meetings at Newport and Manly. On both occasions Sir Henry met with the most cordial reception…

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Goulburn Election. Mr. F. O. Furner's Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

THE Academy of Music was crowded on Friday night to hear Mr. Furner deliver his opening address, and a number of leading freetraders occupied seats on the platform, and a good…

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Attempt to Bribe Labour Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

ON Friday evening Mr. W. G. Higgs, one of the protectionist labour candidates for South Sydney, called at the office (says the Sydney Daily Telegraph) and made a statement to the…

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Election for Goulburn. Dr. Hollis's Candidature

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 6

DR. HOLLIS, the candidate chosen by the Labour Electoral League, addressed his first meeting on Thursday evening at the Academy of Music. The spacious building was filled to…

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Election Appointments

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 6

FULL particulars with respect to election appointments are to be found in our advertising columns, to which readers are referred…

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Goulburn Election. Mr. F. O. Furner's Meeting

Goulburn Herald · Monday 15 June 1891 · page 2

THE largest meeting yet held in Goulburn during the present content met in the Academy of Music on Friday night when Mr. F. O. Furner addressed the electors. There was not…

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Argyle Election

Goulburn Herald · Monday 15 June 1891 · page 3

MR. H. S. GANNON addressed a large meeting of electors at Taralga on Saturday evening in support of the candidature of Messrs. Holborow and Ball. Mr. Whiting was in the chair. Mr…

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Goulburn Election. the Nomination

Goulburn Herald · Monday 15 June 1891 · page 2

THE nomination of candidates for the representation of Goulburn took place at noon to-day at the Academy of Music. There was a large attendance, the hall and gallery being…

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Local & General News. Yass Plains Election. Mr. Grogan's Address

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 2

MR. GROGAN addressed a meeting of the electors in the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday night. There were about 300 present, and several ladies occupied seats in the gallery…

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Election for Goulburn. Mr. Lansdowne's Candidature

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 2

LAST evening Mr. A. Lansdowne, the candidate of the Protectionist League, addressed a meeting in the Academy of Music, which was packed to the doors. Mr. S. Meyer was in the chair, and…

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The General Election. Mr. Gannon at Taralga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 4

MR. H. S. GANNON addressed a large end very enthusiastic meeting in Mr. Ross's hall, Teralga, on Saturday night in favour of the candidature of Messrs. Holborow and Ball. Mr…

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Railway Employes as Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 2

POINTED reference has boon made to the action of the Railway Commissioners in dealing with Messrs. McGowan and Manuell, who were employes in the locomotive branch of the Railway…

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Goulburn Election. Mr. A. Doyle's Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 5

A MEETING in support of Mr. Aiden Doyle was hold in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Saturday evening. Soon after 8 o'clock the chair was taken by Mr. Harris, railway guard, who was supported on…

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The Polling

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 3

THE polling for the election of n representative for Goulburn took place to-day between the hours of eight a.m. and four p.m., and was attended with an unusual degree of…

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Argyle Election. the Nomination

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 2

TOOK place at noon to-day in the Oddfellows' Hall, Marulan. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance, including a number of Goulburn citizens who as well…

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Attempt to Bribe Labour Candidates

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 3

On Friday evening Mr. W. G. Higgn, one of the protectionist labour candidates' for South Sydney, called at the Daily Telegraph office and made a statement to the effect that he…

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Goulburn Election. Mr. Lansdowne's Meeting

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 3

MR. A. LANSDOWNE addressed a large audience in the Academy of Music on Monday night and received a good hearing. Mr. S. Meyer occupied the chair. The meeting won orderly…

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