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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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The Federal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 2

As the time for the Federal elections draws nearer, public interest in the campaign, and the probable results of the polling for the Senate and the House of…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. J. A. Beatson, Returning-officer for Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 2

OFFICIAL notices appear in this issue concerning the writs and nominations for the election for the Senate. Those notifications are issued, and signed, by…

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Dapto A. and H. Society. Election of Officers. Dates Fixed for Next Show

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 2

At the meeting of the above society on Wednesday evening, Mr. P Osborne was elected patron; Mr. W. Evans, president; Mr. George Lindsay (Unanderra)…

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Federal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 2

MR. HAY addressed at meeting at Clifton and another at Thirroul early in the week. Both meetings were well attended, and votes of thanks were given to the candidate…

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District News, Balgownie. ELECTIONEERING

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 2

Electioneering is in the air. Go where you will you have the question dinned in your ear—"Who's your man for the Federal Parliament?' Unlike some of…

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Kiama A and H Society Election of Officers. Mr Thos. Fredericks Elected President. Fixing the Show Dates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Committee a the above Society was held yesterday afternoon, there being present—Messrs. T. Brown (in the Chair), A. Nicholson,…

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The Federal Campaign. First Federal Member of Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 2

The law of Western Australia has made Sir John Forrest the first member of the Commonwealth Parliament. In that State each candidate has to deposit…

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Our State Parliament. Reduction of Members

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 2

A MEETING of Sydney citizens was held on Tuesday last, at which the following resolution was passed:—"That an association be formed, called the Political Reform…

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Federal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 3

Mr. FULLER addressed a splendid meeting on Tuesday night at Camden in the School of Arts, the Mayor, Alderman Druitt, presiding. The speaker had a good reception…

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The Federal Campaign, the Illawarra Seat. Another Candidate in the Field

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1901 · page 2

At the eleventh hour another candidate appears in the field for the Illawarra seat in the House of Representatives in the person of Dr. Zillman, who…

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Election of the Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

For the five vacancies on the Council there were six candidates, and a ballot taken resulted as follows:— GEO. LINDSAY... ... ... 57…

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South Coast Rifle [?] [?]Ond Annual Prize [?]E Weather & Hig[?] Ervis Wins T[?] Hitch in the [?] Individual A[?] Struck [?] Major Honey Speas Out. Election of the Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

THE [?] annual prize meeting of the above Association commenced on Wednesday last and concludes this afternoon. The weather throughout has been very…

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All Election Incident

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

The Bega "Star" states that an amusing incident happened there last Sunday night. Two individuals, a litttle the worse for liquor, fell out over the forthcoming…

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The Federal Election. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 14

SIR,—With your kind permission as a worker, I would like to drop a word into the ear of. my fellow workmen. Now is the time to use our power. Now is…

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The Federal Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 12

At noon on Thursday the returning-officer (Mr. J. A. Beatson) attended at the Town Hall, Wollongong, was in the presence of three electors, announced…

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Federal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

MR. G. W. FULLER'S meeting at Berry was very enthusiastic. He was cheered on entering the Hall, and at the close of his address cheers were given for United…

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Federal Candidates. the Last Meetings

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

Mr. Mark J. Hammond, one of the six selected candidates by the National Liberal Association for the Senate, addressed the electors at the…

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Federal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. Fuller ia pleading to the workers of Illawarra for their support, yet when the workers wanted his vote and support Mr. Fuller was found…

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The Federal Election. Announcing the Results

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 3

FOR the information of the subscribers to "The Reporter" and the public generally, the proprietor has made arrangement with his Sydney…

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Great Interest taken in the Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 2

A few months ago it was thought that the Federal elections would pass over without much interest being taken in them. Now, however, the people, as well as the…

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