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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1893

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 2

The names of candidates nominated to fill the three vacant tents in the Kiama Council were publicly read by the Returning Officer (Alderman Grey) at room on…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day. Borough of Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 2

On Tuesday, at noon, some 70 or 80 ratepayers met in the Town Hall, Wollongong, to hear nominations of candidates for the borough at the forthcoming…

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The Election Struggle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 2

The election craze has come and gone, and with the exception of an outburst of gaseous bunkum and the off-charge of a fever-heated brain everything was quiet…

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 2

There was a very large attendance of ratepayers assembled outside the Council Chamber on Saturday evening to hear the result of the poll for the…

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Gerringong Council. Election of Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 2

The above Council met yesterday, when all the members were present with the exception of Alderman Noble. At the commencement of the proceedings…

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Municipal Elections. Borough of Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 2

The municipal elections to fill the two vacant seats in the Borough of Wollongong took place on Saturday. In the North Ward, Mr. H. O. MacCabe, the retiring…

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North Illawarra Election

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 2

The polling for three aldermen in connection with the North Illawarra Council took place on Saturday. There were seven candidates for the three seats, and…

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Central Illawarra Council Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 2

The Central Illawarra Council met at the Council Chambers, Unanderra, on Saturday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman Boyard) presided. There were also present—…

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A Clergyman on Politics. a Sweeping Attack on People and Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 4

The Rev. Dr. Geekie preached in the Presbyterian Church at Bathurst on Sunday a sermon on "The Christian Patriotic," in view of the present…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman Hindmarsh Appointed to the Position

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Council was hold on Tuesday evening last; for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing your, when there was a full attendance…

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Shellharbor Council. Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1893 · page 2

Council met on Saturday, February 18. Present—Aldermen Armstrong, Raison, Mood, Thomas, Fryer, and Heininger. Alderman Mathie in the chair…

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The Dog Bill in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1893 · page 2

During the whole of last session of Parliament, as well as since the beginning of this session, Mr. Morton, M.P. for Shoalhaven, has had a Bill on the…

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The Easter Encampment Question. the Reason—a Moribund Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1893 · page 2

The Government were asked by Mr. M'Court in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday whether any arrangement would be made whereby the volunteers, either…

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Illawarra Electorate. Freetraders Preparing for the Fray. Selecting Their Candidates. Mr. Woodward Consents to Stand

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 March 1893 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon a deputation interviewed Mr. F. Woodward as to whether he would be a candidate in the freetrade interest at the next general…

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The Coming Political Election (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1893 · page 2

SIR,—In reading the report of the deputation and Mr. F. Woodward's reply several revelations were lead manifest. which will be as well made a trifle clearer…

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Facts for Country Readers. the Corruption in Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1893 · page 4

The corruption existing in the present Parliament is well seen in the scandalous surrender of Ministerial authority and responsibility by the present…

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North Illawarra Election. Mr. Lahiff at Balgownie

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1893 · page 2

Mr. P. Lahiff, one of the Candidates for the vacancy in the North, Illawarra Council caused by the resignation of Alderman W.Ryan, addressed a largely…

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A Fight in Parliament-buildings. Mr. Crick Receives a Black Eye

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1893 · page 2

A fight tock place in the vestibule of Parliament-buildings on Thursday night, between Mr. Haynes, one of the members for Mudgee, and Mr. Crick, member for…

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Pugilistic Legislators. Mr. Hayens and Mr. Crick. a Fight in Parliament Bulidings. Mr. Crick Receives a Black Eye

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1893 · page 4

A fight took place in the vestibule of Parliament buildings on Thursday night, between Mr. Haynes, one of the members for Mudgoe, and Mr. Crick,…

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North Illawarra Election

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1893 · page 3

The polling for the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in the North Illawarra Council caused by the resignation of Alderman W. Ryan took…

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