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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

27 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2

The Federatiom Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 2

Mr. B. R, Wise has announced him self as a candidate for the forthcoming statutory Federal Convention, Sir Joseph Abbott is also in the field. Mr…

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Municipal Election

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 2

The nomination of alderman to fill the vacancy in the North Ward of the borough, occasioned by the resignation of Alderman Woods, took place at the…

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Convention Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 2

Now that the dates are fixed for the federal elections, there is bound to be increased activity amongst intending candidates and their friends. It is…

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

OF the four municipalities (Kiama, Shellharbour, Jamberoo, and Garringong) the two former are the only ones in which centers for alder natic honos will take…

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Shellharbor Municipal Election

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

The following gentlemen have been nominated as aldermen in the Shellharbor Council—Central Ward: Mr. L. R. Mood. West Ward: Messrs. D. Manson, Joseph Dawes,…

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

GREAT excitement apparently surrounds the municipal election to take place in Kiama to-day. Polling will continue from 8 a.m. till 8 p m. Ratepayers should see…

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New Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

Almost every day new aspire or fame are announcing themse[?] as candidates for the Federal Convention. During the last few days, Messrs…

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Municipal Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

THE election of three aldermen to fill' corresponding number of vacancies in the Kiama Council took place on Saturday last, the result being as follows:—…

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The Municipal Elections. Ald. Cochrane and Mr. Parsons Returned for Wollongong. Mr. D. Ritchie for North Illawarra. Ald. M'phail, for Central Illawarra. Messrs. Buckley and Manson for Shellharbor. North Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

A poll for the election of two aldermen to serve in the North Illawarra Borough Council was taken on Saturday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m…

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Election of Mayor. M. N. Hindmarsh, Esq., Unanimously Re-elected for Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

THE Kiama Council met at ten o'clock on Thursday morning last, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year. All the Aldermen were pretent Mr…

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Chances of the Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

It is difficult, at this comparatively early stage, to say who is likely to win the coveted seats. The Premier is undoubtedly entitled to large and generous…

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Caucuses and Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 2

The Orange Order has issued a list of Federal candidates. Its "bunch" is good enough in itself; but the general opinion is that the Orangemen would…

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Caucuses and Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 3

The Orange Order has issued a list of Federal candidates. Its "bunch" is good enough in itself; but the general opinion is that the Orangemen would…

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The Stock Board Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 2

THUS the "Berry Register":—"We are pleased to note that the nominations for the three vacancies on the Kiama Stock Protection Board include the names of two…

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The Federal Elections. Heavy Polling. a Strong Ten Selected

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

Throughout the electorates of Illawarra and Woronora considerable interest was manifested in the polling on Thursday in connection with the election of ten…

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Stock Board Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 2

Saturday's "Berry Register" contained the following:— The recent election of directors to the Pastures and Stock Protection Board resulted…

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National Recognition of God. Opening the Federal Parliament with Prayer

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

We have been asked to publish the following:—At the last meeting of the Sydney Council of the Churches it was resolved that an effort should be made to…

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The Illawarra District Council of A.l.f. Election of District Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

The balloting in connection with the election of president, auditors and check inspectors for 1897-98 in connection with the Illawarra District Council of…

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The Late Mr. Thomas Lewis. Labor Representative in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 2

A correspondent writes as follows:—"The late Mr. Thomas Lewis, who died at Wollongong last week, occupied a remarkable position in connection with…

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Wollongong A. H. and I. Association. Election of Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 2

The ballot in connection with the election of the committee of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association for the ensuing year resulted in the return of the…

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