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Politics & elections, 1898

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Election Notes

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 5

Mr Reid spoke at Orange on Thursday night, and was subjected to organised interruption However, he did not allow a small minority to…

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The Singleton Argus Saturday, 23Rd July, 1898. the Singleton Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 4

THE toesin of war having been sounded in this district, in connection with the general election throughout New South Wales, the people will be called…

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The General Election. Electorate of West Maitland. Mr. Edmunds' Meetings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1898 · page 2

Mr. Walter Edmunds held the following meetings on Saturday; at 2.30 p.m., W. Mill's Hotel, Mr. John Enright occupied the chair. The place was packed and a very good hearing was given…

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Freetrade and the Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1898 · page 2

WE revert to this subject to say a few words respecting the scare which the enemies of the party led by Mr. Barton are attempting to raise. They are never weary of repeating that…

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Election Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1898 · page 2

The Chief Secretary will address a meeting of electors at Mrs. Avison's, Buchanan, at 8.30 to-night; while Mr. Samuel Clift will speak at Morpeth at 7.30, and the Good Templars' Hall,…

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To-Morrow's Polling

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

Great as was the interest taken in the general election on last occasion, much greater is taken in the various contests to bo decided to-morrow throughout the…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 3

At a meeting of the Executive to-day, Parliament was further formally prorogued till August 13. It is understood the Assembly will be called together for the despatch of business on…

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The General Election. Electorate of West Mailand

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

Mr. Walter Edmunds, the selected National Federalist, held a most successful meeting at the Town Hall last night, the hall being crowded to overflowing, very many having to go away, not…

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Election Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

Meetings of electors will be addressed this evening as follows :—Mr. John Gillies at Mills' Family Hotel at 7 o'clock, at Freeman's Hotel at 8, and. Holden's Exchange Hotel at 9, Mr. Walter…

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The Election. Mr. Houghton's Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

Notwithstanding the inclement state of the weather, there was a very good attendance at Mr. Houghton's mooting at the Oddfellow's Hall on Saturday…

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Mr. Houghton, and the Election Officials

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

IN reference to the questions asked Mr. Houghton at his meeting here on Saturday night as to some aspersions he is alleged to have cast upon the…

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Railway Men and the Election. Oflioo Euilway Coinniisßioiiers, Sydney, 22ud July, 189 S.

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

Sir,—I have to acknowledge your letter of the 20th inst., relative to railway men having time to record their votes on polling day. I am…

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The Coming Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

IN connection with the general election-to-day we have made arrangements to receive the returns for the whole colony by wire from Sydney at…

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THE Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence, Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee! but with honest zeal To rouse the henchman of the public weal Wednesday, July 27, 1898. The Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

TO-DAY the doctors of Roberston, in common with the electors of the rest of the colony, have the duty imposed upon them of electing a…

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The Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

In 48 Hours more the great issue will have been decided and nothing that can now be said, will have any influence on the result. If anything…

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Letter to the Editor. the Robertson Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. Houghton has spoken on several occasions in public as to some alleged statement I am supposed to have made about gaol birds in reference to his past career. He has had many opportunities…

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The General Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 2

Public interest in the result of the polling in the various electorates throughout the celony to-day is of the keenest kind. It is greater than on Referendum Day, and the polling in consequence is certain…

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Parliamentary Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 July 1898 · page 3

Mr. G. W. Palmer, a Radical, has been elected by a majority of 694 to fill the vacancy for Reading in the House of Commons, caused by the death of Mr. C. Townshend Murdoch (Conservative), the late…

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Results of the Polling

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1898 · page 3

We give below, corrected by the latent returns received, the result of te throughout New South Wales…

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Polling in Sydney. a Case of Impersonation. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 July 1898 · page 2

The weather was beautifully fine, and polling was carried on throughout the day. There was great excitement, although everything has been so quiet…

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