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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1891

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Original Correspondence. Some Election Forecasts. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 2

SIR,—It is stated on good authority here that Mr. E. Scobie, M.L.A., will be opposed in this e'ectorate by the Rev. James Blanksby, P. M. clergyman, of Hamilton. Mr. Blanksby will solicit…

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The Huntor Election. Mr Wolfe, Junr, Announced, (By TELEGRAPH.) Sydney, Friday Evening

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 2

MR J.E. WOLFE, is, jonior, intends contesting the Hauler electorate in the protectionist interest…

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Yesterday's Cabinet Meeting. the Election Dates Settled. the Premier's Predictions. (By TELEGRAPH) Sydney, Friday Evening

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 2

THE Cabinet sat again this afternoon, and although arrangements are not quite completed, the dates on which the elections are to take place…

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Political Announcements. Election Probabilities. Mr. Dibbs Still Silent. (By TELEGRAPH) Sydney, Friday Evening

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 2

THERE has boon no change in the political situation, but the rival parties are quietly making every preparation for the coming struggle. It is probable…

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Result of the Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1891 · page 1

When this election is through I am satisfied that the outcome of the voice of the people of New South Wales will endorse every word I said on my censure…

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Election Squibs. Dibbs' Dribble

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1891 · page 1

ON Friday night Mr Dibbs (who could evidently stand the alarming suspense no longer) broke the bonds of silence at the Protestant Hall, Sydney. We have…

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Patrick's Plains Election. Mr. Gould's Candidature

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1891 · page 4

THE Freetrade and Liberal Association met again on Saturday evening last, and during a brief meeting decided to unreservedly support Mr Gould's…

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Letter from a Candidate for £300 per annum and a seat in the Parliament of New South Wales. General Election, June, 1891. (Adapted from the "Biglow Papers.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

Dear Sir,—You wish to know my opinions On certain points that rile the land; There's nothing that my nature so shu[?] As being silent or underhand;…

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The Candidates for Election

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

Following is a list of the gentlemen announced in the columns of this journal and in Newcastle, as candidates fer election in the present contest:— WEST MAITLAND.—R. W. Thompson, John Gillies,…

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Upper Hunter Election. MR. W. E. Abbott at Scone

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 2

ON Wednesday night, Mr. W. E . Abbott, one of the candidates for the Upper Hunter, addressed a meeting at the School of Arts. Notwithstanding…

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The Election

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 2

FROM the metropolian papers we learn that the election is creating much excitement, more particularly in the metropolis itself. The rivals parties are working with…

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Something for Prudent Candidates. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

SIR,—Your editorial in to-day's Mercury strikes the right keynote as to the issues now before the country. On turning to your advertisement columns there is ample evidence that the "no…

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Where's the New Candidate? Mistaken Identity

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 2

A somewhat mysterious dignity has bang, halo-like, around visitors to out town daring the past week. When the masonic strangers made their…

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Election Utterances. Mr M'Millan Speaks. Financial Facts

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

Now that I have been challenged by Mr Dibbs with regard to the management of the fluances, it may be of interest to the people of this country, after long years of…

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Poets' Corner. the Parliamentary Candidate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 4

Now the gentle candidate Will promise all you ask. He [?] "build a bridge agin your door." Or any other task…

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Our Election Letter. News From the Seat of War [From Our Sydney Special.] Sydney, Thursday evening

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 3

THE present crisis presents some unique features. Upon the one hand we have a Ministry appealing to the country upon well-defined, understandable issues—upon…

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N.S.W. Politics. a Temporary Lull. Candidates Withdrawing. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1891 · page 2

MATTERS are quiet in the political world to-day. Fortunately for the managing committee, some of the candidates are withdrawing when sufficient reason can…

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Alleged Election Bribery. Serious Accusation Against the Dibbs Party

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 4

Mr. W. G. HIGGS, the editor of the Workman, and one of the labor candidates for South Sydney, asserts that he and Mr. Flowers have been offered £100 to…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 4

SIR.—When Lord Salisbury, two years age, was interviewed by some English landholders, who represented to him what they denominated the abnormal…

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"Sworn to no Master, of no sect am I," "Be just and fear not." The Singleton Argus. Wednesday, June 17Th, 1891. Patrick's Plains Election. The Nominations. The Show of Hands for Mr Gould

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 2

PUNCTUALLY at noon yesterday the Returning Officer (Mr H. York) took his seat at the Courthouse, which was wall thronged with spectators. The two candidates (Mr A. J…

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