Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

509 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 26

Aldermanic Election. The Polling and Declaration at South Singleton

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 4

LAST Saturday the polling took place at South Singleton for the two vacant seats in the Council there. A deal of interest was evinced in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Morpeth Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 4

The members of the above Council met in the Council Chamber, School of Arts, Morpeth, last evening, for the purpose of choosing one of their number as Mayor for the coming municipal year…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Election of Mayor.—alderman Brecht Chosen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 4

A special meeting of members of the Municipal Council was held in the Chambers, School of Arts, last night; for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There were present—The retiring…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Our Singleton Letter. Borough of Singleton.—election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 2

A special meeting of the Borough Council was held held last evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year, the retiring Mayor (AId.A.C. Robinson) presiding. There were also…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Muswellbrook Letter. the Municipal Elections — Declara-tion of the Poll

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 4

On Saturday morning last, pursuant to arrange-ment, the Returning-officer, Alderman Brecht, attended at the Municipal Chambers, School of Arts, to make a formal declaration of the poll…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dungog Municipal Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 2

On Friday last the polling in connection with the Municipal election took place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. A fair amount of interest…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Municipal Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 2

THE polling for the ordinary annual vacancies in the local Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Aldermen Stafford and Young took…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Borough of Singleton. The Election of Mayor

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1898 · page 3

THE following aldermen were present last evening at a special meeting of the Council for the purpose of election of Mayor for the forthcoming…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Election of Mayor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1898 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year. There were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Municipal Election. Declaration of the Poll

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1898 · page 2

A LARGE number of ratepayors were present at the Council Chambers, on Saturday, to hear the official declaration of the poll. Promptly at noon…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Borough of East Maitland. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 2

A mooting of the above Council was held in the Council Chamber, Mechanic' Institute, Banks-street, last evening, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year. The retiring Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Singleton Letter. South Singleton Municipality—elec-tion of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 3

A special mooting of the Municipal Council of South Singleton was hold last evening when the retiring Mayor (Alderman II. J. Miner) presided. There wore also present Aldermen Dawes,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Singleton Stock Board a Reference to the Election of Directors. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 2

SIR,—A notification appeared in the ARGUS of the 3rd instrnt, signed " R. T.- Blaxland, Returning Officer," announcing that,R. T. Blaxland, R. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 4

The polling ia connection with the three vicant seats at tho Council table was conducted with a deal of enthusiasm this year. The Returning Officer (C. P. O'Neill, Esq., J.P.) entered upon his…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Election of Mayor. Alderman Abbott Elected

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 2

On Monday evening last a meeting of the Council was held for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There was a full meeting…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mayoral Election. Election of Ald. Solomons

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening last, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the present year. Ald Flanagan was the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Opening of the British Parliament. London, Feb. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 7

A forecast of the Speech from the Throne to be read at the opening of Parliament has been published. The Queen's Speech will announce that friendly relations with the Powers have been…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Transvaal Presidential Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 3

The voting for the election of President of the Transvaal Republic has been announced. President Kruger received 12,764 votes, and was re-elected. Mr. Burger received 2716 votes, and General…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The York Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 3

Sir Christopher Furness, the Liberal candidate for York, at the recent by-election, who was defeated by Lord Charles Beresford, Conservative, has petitioned for a recount of the votes cast…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Curious Election Incident

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 2

In connection with the election of to alderman for Snath Ward, Alexandria, a peculiar phase has arisen. Two candidates were announced, the retiring alderman, Cornelius…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →