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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1890

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Truth and Members of Parliament. Sydney, Wednesday, 6.30 p.m

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, on the motion of Mr. Traill, the editor of Truth (Mr. A. G Taylor) was summoned to appear at the bar of tho House to-morrow, with reference…

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Miners' Mass Meeting. a Monster Gathering. Board of Conciliation Suggested. Labor Candidates Proposed

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 September 1890 · page 2

A mass meeting of miners of the Illawarra district was held at the Centennial grounds yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance, every colliery in…

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The Miners and the General Election. Labor Candidate Narrowed Down

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 October 1890 · page 3

The following resolutions have been "[?]ved of a special delegate meeting, and are no [?] going the rounds of the several lodges for appre[?]al or otherwise:—…

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Labor Candidates. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1890 · page 3

SIR,—You are to be commended for suggesting the extension of the circle beyond that recommended by the Illawarra miners' leaders in the selection of candidates for…

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Labor Candidates. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 4

SIR,—By your permission I would like to make a few remarks on Mr. J. Wynn's criticism in reference to candidates for Parliament. In entering the…

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This Representation of Labor in Parliament. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1890 · page 2

SIR,—The necessary of some sort of combined action among the laboring classes of this colony, with the object of having their interests thoroughly represented in…

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Labor Candidates. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1890 · page 2

SIR—It is meet that [should acknowledge the kind and moderate strokes of " Delegate's" blunt sword aimed at my vulnerable parts. And seeing that "Delegate" agrees…

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American Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1890 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—Elections took place yesterday for the members of the State Legislatures in the United States. The result is at present not definitely…

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Labor Candidates. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 November 1890 · page 2

SIR,—In day's when duelling was common, and its code of ceremony was gready elaborated, each antagonist, with a police salute, would pretend to be his adversary's…

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Labor Candidates. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 November 1890 · page 3

SIR,—The importance of the above subject leads me to again ask the favor of discussion the matter a little further. "A Delegate" has evidently fallen in love with…

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Harbor Trust Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 22 November 1890 · page 2

In accordance with the provisions of the Wollongong Harbor Trust Act, nominations of candidates to fill the vacancies as Commissioners caused by the retirement of…

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What's Parliament Coming To?

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 November 1890 · page 3

The following extracts are from a recent issue of Truth, and if they are the truth, it may well be asked what's Parliament coming to?:—…

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The West Macquarie Election. Mr. Crick's Candidature

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 December 1890 · page 2

BATHURST, Monday.—Mr. Orick has issued an address to the electors. He says:—"The action of a corrupt Parliament renders it necessary for me to…

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The Harbor Trust Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1890 · page 2

Meesrs. C. J. Byrnes and W. J.Wiseman were re-elected Harbor Trust Commssioners, yesterday, there being no opposition…

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Parliament. Legislative Council—wednesday. Hospital Elections Hill

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1890 · page 2

MR. TRICKETT moved the second reading of the bill to amend the law relating to the election of trustees, treasurers and officers of hospitals. He pointed out that this bill…

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