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Politics & elections, 1898

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The Coming Election. Meeting of Mr. R. G. D. FitzGerald's Supporters

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

A LARGE, representative, and cuthusiastic meeting of the supporters of Mr. Fitz Gerald assembled in the local School of Arts, on Saturday night last,…

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Political Points. the Beginning of the End. the Impending Dissolution and Election. the Speaker's Health. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 3

In consequence of the almost sensational lapse of the Legislative sitting yesterday, rumours of an impounding immediate dissolution are rife in political circles. The fact is now recognised…

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Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 4

The shadow of a coming electoral struggle deprives the closing hours of the moribund Parliament of any interest that might otherwise attach…

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Prorogation of Parliament. Polling to Take Place July 27. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 3

A special meeting of the Executive Council was held at Government House at noon to-day, the Governor preciding which is to be issued this…

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Mr Waldow on the Election. (To the Editor of the Scone Advocate.)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

Sir, — Whenever Mr. Waldow's contributions to your journal are replied to by any correspondent, he almost invariably does one thing — viz., begs…

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Proroguing of Parliament. Polling to Take Place on July 27

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 5

PARLIAMENT was formally prorogued to-day until August 2, and a proclamation dissolving the Assembly was issued almost immediately after, both…

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Polling Day. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 8

Parliament will be dissolved to-morrow (Saturday). The elections have been fixed (or Wednesday, the 27th instant…

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The Dissolution of Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 8

The notice dissolving Parliament will appear in the Gazette to-day, and the polling day has been definitely fixed for Wednesday, July 27…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

Parliament was prorogued last night at 8.30. The proclamation dissolving the Assembly will be issued to day. A proclamation was issued to-day…

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Proroguing Parliament. The Three Parties Felicitating. Hopes that will not be Realised

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 6

IN the Assembly on Thursday night, Mr Reid, in moving the adjournment of the House, said that it was probable that the Governor would…

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The Coming Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2
Also in The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette

Mr. R G. D. FITZ-GERALD, the representative in Parliament of this electorate, commences his election campaign at Belltrees on Monday next. He will…

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Election Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

There is nothing much to any be far about local movements in connection with the coming general election. No announcement respecting the seat for West…

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The Issue Fore the Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

A proclamation of the Governor yesterday dissolved Parliament, and the electors of New South Wales are on the verge of the campaign which will result in the constitution…

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The Impending Elections. Dates of Nominations Throughout the Colony. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

The writs in connection with the coming general election were issued this afternoon. The nominations have bean fixed for July 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, find 22nd, the date for the city and suburben…

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The General Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

Next Tuesday evening Mr A. J. Gould will open the political campaign in this district, when he will give an account of his stewardship at the Mechanics'…

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The General Election. Federalists and Protectionists

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 6

THE difference which has so far existed between the Parliamentary protectionist party and the Federal Association in connection with the…

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The General Election. Election Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 July 1898 · page 2

At Morpeth and East Maitland steps are being taken to form committee to secure the return of the late member, the Hon. J. N. Brunker. So far there is nothing definitely known whether there…

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Polling Day a Holiday. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

DPUBTS exist as to whether the Government will grant the 27th instant, polling day, as a public holiday…

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Resignation of a Member of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

Lord Arthur "William Hill, M.P, Conservative, representing West Down, Ireland, has resigned his seat in the House of Commons…

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