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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1893

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Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 May 1893 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat from half past 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon until a quarter-past 8 o'clock yesterday (Wednesday) morning; at that hour it was…

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 2

True to its traditions the Assembly remained sitting up to the last moment. All night the M[?]die Irrigation Bill was subjected to a systematic stonewall from…

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Important Facts for Country Readers. the Present Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 3

In my last communication to the press I spoke of the present Parliament is the most corrupt we had ever had in the matter of supervision, of principle…

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English Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1893 · page 4

The House of Commons has spent another week in Committee on the Home Rule Bill, Clause 8, which it took up on resuming after the Whitsun…

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The Harbor Trust Election

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 2

In returning thanks on Thursday last for the honor done him in electing him to the vacancy on the Harbor Trust caused by the resignation of Mr. H. A…

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My "Lords and Commons." [An "Address" suggested for to-day's opening of both Houses of Parliament.]

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1893 · page 4

My "lords an' commons," in a sense I daurna say ye'r lazy. An' 'twad be sma'-like recomponse To ca'ye daft or crazy…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1893 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. Campbell's intention to desert Woronora in favor of Illawarra puts us in a position which renders it thoroughly necessary for us to call in an entirely new man…

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Opening of Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1893 · page 2

The above ceremony was performed at moon on Tuesday by his Excellency, Sir Robert Duff, with the customary pomp. The proceedings were very quiet. The…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 5 October 1893 · page 2

SIR,—The remarks by "Worker," in your issue of the 26th ult., are worthy of consideration by the electors of Woronora. I agree with him that it is necessary for us…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 October 1893 · page 2

SIR,—It is seldom I contribute to a newspaper, but the critical political position of the Woronora electorate prompts me to send a few lines for publication. We are…

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The Woronora Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 October 1893 · page 2

SIR,—In the face of "Reformer's" prophecy that Mr. J. Wynn will not be returned to Parliament I am still of opinion that he is the best man. Probably…

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The New Zealand Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 November 1893 · page 2

The New Zealand general elections are over, and the Government are supposed to have gained a big victory. All particular are not yet available, but it is stated that…

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The Harbor Trust Election

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 December 1893 · page 2

The ballot for the election of a commissioner to represent the North Illawarra Municipal Council on the Wollongong Harbor Trust took place on…

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The Harbor Trust Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1893 · page 2

Nominations of candidates to fill the vacancies on the Wollongong Harbor Trust caused by the retirement of Commissioner A. C. Turner (representative of…

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The Harbor Trust Elections To-morrow. the Old Roll and the New

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1893 · page 2

Considerable interest is being taken in the election of a Commissioner which is to take place to-morrow, to represent the colliery owners, merchants, and…

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Labor League Candidates. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1893 · page 3

SIR.—There are additional indications of serious complications next Parliamentary election, judging from recent even's in the Labour Electoral Leagues. To-day's…

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The Harbor Trust Elections. Captain Turner and Mr. Wiley Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1893 · page 2

The polling in connection with the election of a commissioner to represent the colliery-owenrs, merchants, and traders on the Wollongong Harbor…

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Wollongong Harbor Trust. Election of Chairman

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1893 · page 2

A special meeting of the above Trust was held at the Trust's offices, Wollongong, yesterday, for the purpose of appointing a chairman. There were…

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A Guide to Electors. Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act, 1893

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 December 1893 · page 4

Under the new electoral law every man, bring a natural born or naturalised subject of or above the age of 21 years, of sound mind, and not in receipt of public charity…

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