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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1891

21 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 2

The Municipal Elections

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 24 January 1891 · page 3

So far, matters are quiet in connection with the above. In South Ward there will be a sharp contest between Aid. Marr (the retiring Alderman for that ward), and Aid. Primrose (who now…

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The Aldermanio Elections. Alderman Primrose's Meeting

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 31 January 1891 · page 3

On Friday evening, Alderman Primrose, who is a candidate for South Ward set the ball rolling by delivering an address from the balcony of Mr. Viney's Hotel. Mr. J. M. McQuade J.P, occupied…

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The Aldermanic Elections. ds

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 7 February 1891 · page 3

There was a very good attendance of ratepayers at the Council Chambers on Tuesday last,—nomination.day,—when the Mayor, F. J. Mortley, Esq., presided. He read the following nominations…

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The Aldermanic Elections

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 14 February 1891 · page 6

Friday last was polling day, and though about the average number of votes were polled in Central and South Wards, there was very little excitement in connection with the contests. Mr…

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Election of Mayor at Richmond

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 3

There was a very large attendance of ratepayers at the Council meetinjg at Richmond on Monday evening, the business being the election of a Mayor to fill thevacarcy caused by the death of Mr. J. E…

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Richmond Municipal Election

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 3

The election of au Alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. E. Onus, took place on Friday last. The candidates were Mr. Alexander Benson and Mr. George Woodhill. Mr. Benson…

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The Forthcoming Elections

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 4

A deal of interest is already being locally manifested in the contest which will take place during the next few wesks for the Hawkesbury electorate seat. Parliament is to be dissolved to-day…

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The Election. the Hawkesbury Fight

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

The returns for the electorates contested on Wednesday next will be exhibited as soon as they can be got to hand on that evening. Special arrangements have been,…

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The Election. the Hawkesbury Fight

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 9

The writ for the Hawkesbury election is out. Monday next will be nomination-day, and Wednesday next polling-day. Mr. J. B. Johnston, junr., J.P., is the Returning-Officer. Particulars…

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The Election. the Hawkesbury Fight

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 1

In matters called political The situation's critical, But doubtless lots Of patroits…

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The Election Nomination for the Hawkesbury

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the hustings, Court-house, Windsor, on Monday last, when the nomination of candidates for the Hawkesbury was…

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Aldermanic Election

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Tuesday 16 June 1891 · page 3

The will be at least two candidates for the vacancy in North Ward, occasioned through the demise of Aid Smith-Messrs R. Huggins and D. Holland. Both gentlemen are at work, and have…

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The Election. the Polling

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 6

Considerable interest was evinced in the contest which took place on Wednesday last for the representation of the Hawkesbury. The candidates were Mr. W…

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The Election

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 3

On Friday a large crowd assembled at the Court-house, Windsor, to hear the final state of the poll declared. Mr. J. B. Johnston, senr, came forward, and apologised for the absence of the…

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The Election Nomination for the Hawkesbury

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the hustings, Court-house, Windsor, on Monday last, when the nomination of candidates for the Hawkesbury was…

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The Labour Party in Parliament

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 27 June 1891 · page 6

It was one of Nepoleon's favourite maxims that it takes a good general to win a victory, but a great one to make proper use of it, and the Workers having now…

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Electioneering Humours

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 27 June 1891 · page 3

Four unemployed men got into town on Friday last, and having been filled up with fighting rum, took to the "stump," and delivered incoherent barrangues to a large number of people in front of…

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The Hawkesbury Election

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 27 June 1891 · page 3

On Saturday morning last, the official declaration of the poll for the Hawkesbury Was made, when Mr. J. B. Johnston, J.P., Returning-Officer, announced that Mr. Bowman had been returned…

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Wheeney Creek Election

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 4 July 1891 · page 6

Twas election day. I made my way along a weary course,— To vote intent—my knees were bent across my poor old horse…

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Row Some Politicians Make Sure of Election

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 1 August 1891 · page 10

It is said that some of the candidates during the late city elections resorted to the corrupt practise of buying votes at £I each. This may seem somewhat…

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