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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1895

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 2

There is not likely to be any great stir in connection with the annual municipal elections to be hold next month. But now is the time for ratepayers to look round and…

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The Municipal Elections. Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1895 · page 2

There was a fair attendance of ratepayers at the council chamber at noon on T[?]lay, when the returning officer (Alderman Beatson) read the…

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The Polling

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1895 · page 3

A large number of ratepayers assembled at the Council Chamber of Saturday evening, when the result of the ballot, which had been proceeding from 8 a.m…

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Municipal Elections. Kiama. Alderman Weston Before the Ratepayers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1895 · page 2

A large attendance assembled at the Oddfellows Hall on Monday night last, at the invitation of Alderman Weston, and listened attentively to his exposition of…

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The Municipal Elections. Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1895 · page 2

The polling in connection with the election of an alderman to an alderman to represent West ward in the Wollongong Borough Council took place on Saturday last, at Mr. J. Bolton's…

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The Central Illawarra Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 February 1895 · page 2

A special meeting of the Central Illawnrra Council was held on Tuesday afternoon to elect a Mayor for the current year. There was a full attendance…

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Wollongong Mayoral Election Alderman Beatson Re-elected

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 February 1895 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wollongong Borough Council was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There were present…

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The Mayoral Election. Alderman Wells Appointed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 2

Before commencing the ordinary business on Thursday last the Kiama Council proceeded to elect the Mayor for the ensuing municipal your. All the…

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North Illawarra Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 2

A special meeting of the North Illawarra Borough Council was hold on Thursday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year. The…

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Shellharbor Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 2

The election of Mayor for the above municipality took place at Albion Park yesterday, the full council lining present. The election was carried out by open…

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The North Illawarra Election Fiasco. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 2

SIR,—The rejection of two nominees for the south ward was no doubt properly done by the returning officer, but why did not that gentleman make a clean sweep whilst…

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Municipal Election

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

The polling in connection with the election of an alderman to represent North ward in the Wollongong Borough Council in the place of the late Alderman Hewlett…

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Election of Checkweighman at Keira. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 2

SIR,—In the Illawarra Mercury of the 23rd inst., a report is given of the election of checkweighman at this colliery, stating I was defeated by a large majority…

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Waste of Time in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1895 · page 2

On Tuesday last, in the Legislative Assembly, the Premier moved a resolution to the effect that Friday be added to the sitting days of Parliament. In the course…

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The Talk Nuisance in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1895 · page 3

Speaking on the Trades Disputes Conciliation Amendment Bill (after having risen in vain about a dozen times to endeavour to do so) Mr. Smailes, M.P., said…

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The Approaching General Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1895 · page 2

Writing in yesterday's "Telegraph" "Outis" says:—"Soon from every hotel balcony cid other possible rostrum throughout the colony a wild-eyed person…

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The General Election. Polling Day the 24Th Instant. Sydney

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 July 1895 · page 2

It has been decided to issue the writs to-morrow. Polling will take place on July 24th…

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Mr. Cullen Declines to Be a Candidate. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 July 1895 · page 2

SIR,—In today's issue of your paper I potice under the heading " Meeting of protectionists," a sentence to the effect that "it was stated that Mr. C. J. Cullen…

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Election Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1895 · page 2

It is expected that Mr. J. H. Carruthers will speak at Kiama shortly in the interests of freetrade. Mr. Alex. Campbell will speak at…

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The "Strong Man" Found. Mr. F. B. Suitor the Protectionist Candidate for Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1895 · page 2

As reported in last issue, a deputation appointed by a meeting of protectionists on Saturday evening proceeded to Sydney on Monday in search of a "strong man" to…

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