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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1895

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Election Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 2

We understand Mr. J. H. Carruthers, the Minister for Lands, will give an address in the freetrade, interests in this electorate on on early date…

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Election Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 July 1895 · page 2

The Frestrade Council has selected Mr. Cole as the candidate for Kiama in the interests of freetrade. Mr. Arch. Campbell will address the…

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The Elections. Kiama Electorate. Mr. Campbell at Robertson

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 2

Last Saturday's "Scrutineer " has the following reference to Mr. Campbell's meeting at Robertson :—On Monday, evening last, Mr.—Campbell. M.P. addressed…

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The Coming Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 4

The following letter is addressed to the methodist people of New South Wales and all friends of social reform :— Fellow Electors, — Although the…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 4

SIR,—The duty of the Woronora electors in the contest now so near at hand should be unmistakably plain, and it is to return the present member, Mr…

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The Illawarra Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 4

SIR,—Will you allow me to ask the electors of Illawarra whether they have read the following remarks of Mr. Reid:—"Instead of the wage and salary…

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The Election. Monster Political Meeting at Kiama. the Minister for Lands on the Land Tax. the Tax Will Not Touch the Farmers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1895 · page 2

The Oddfellows' Hall was filled to overcrowding on Thursday evening last in anticipation of political addressee by Mr. J. T. Cole, the freetrade candidate, and the…

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Election Glances

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1895 · page 3

A Persian philosopher on being asked by what method he had acquired so much knowledge, answered: "By not being prevented by shame from asking questions…

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The Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1895 · page 3

In an article in the "Illawarra Mercury" the other day I noticed the following passage:—"The dairy formers of Illawarra are not so stupid as to believe that the…

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Election Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1895 · page 2

Next Wednesday (polling day) has been gazetted a public holiday throughout the colony. Owners of land valued at £475; after…

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The Woronora Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 July 1895 · page 2

SIR,—Referring to yours of the 18th inst. I notice a letter from Mr. Fattorini. That gentleman seems to have made a startling discovery. He has found in Mr. J. B…

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The Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1895 · page 3

I was listening for a few minutes the other evening to neighbour Suttor, who came to oppose brudder Archy, and heard him tell his hearers the usual…

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The Elections. the Illawarra Electorate. Endorsement of the Reid Policy. Magnificent Victory for Mr. Campbell, and Liberalism. Great Enthusiasm

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 July 1895 · page 2

The eventful 24th broke bitterly cold and raw, and about 10 o'clock the long-threatening rain begun to fall, bringing gladness to the hearts of many people to…

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Woronora Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1895 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. Bissell's supporters are suffering from a severe shock and complain of treachery of a host of freetrade miners. Whatever truth there may be in that, we…

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The Illawarra Election

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2

Numerous letters have been received by Mr. Campbell from all parts of the South Coast, as well as other districts, congratulating him upon his decisive victory in the…

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The Late Election. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2

SIR,—Although I have refrained from writing or otherwise interfering during the recent election for reasons which I need not explain here, I feel that it would not be…

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The Ladies and the Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1895 · page 2

The Women's Suffrage League took no part in the recent elections. The ladies of this league have never been a happy or unanimous family. The prominent…

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Unanderra Literary and Debating Society. Election of Premier

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 August 1895 · page 3

The usual meeting of this society was held on Monday evening in the council chamber. There was a splendid roll-up of members and an equally encouraging…

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Members of Parliament at Berry. Mr. Carruthers on the Land Act

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1895 · page 2

Mr. P. II. Morton, M.P. for Shealhaven, met the electors at Berry on Wednesday evening, and thanked them for his return. He said that, although an independent…

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The New Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 August 1895 · page 2

The new Parliament meets to-day, and it is to be sincerely hoped that our legislators will immediately settle down to solid work. The circumstances responsible for the…

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