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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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The Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 2

WE heartily congratulate our readers that, polling day is over, even though many see no reason to be particularly jubilant at the result. It puts an end, at any rate, to the…

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The Elections. COWRA

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 6

As was the case throughout the country considerable interest was manifested in the results, as far as they could be ascertained, of the polling in the various electorates of…

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The General Election

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 6

The most important general election that has taken plate in the history of New South Wales was distinguished by a large number of striking incidents. [?] of all there was…

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Opening of Parliament. [By Electric Telegraph.] Sydney

Western Champion · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 9

Parliament was officially opened at noon to-day, with the usual ceremony. The Governor's, speech deals first…

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In Parliament. Election of Speaker. Sir Joseph Abbott Congratulated

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 4

In the Assembly on Tuesday, after the swearing in of members. Dr. Graham rose to propose Sir Joseph Abbott for the position amidst an approving “hear, hear,” from all parts of the…

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Election of Progress Committee a Candidate Interviewed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

UPON a representative of this office approaching one of the candidates, through the medium of a rum and union, the following conversation took place, our reporter being tho interrogator:—…

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Opening of Parliament. a Brilliant Gathering.the Governor’s Speech

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 4

The first session of the eighteenth Parliament of New South Wales was formally opened by his Excellency the Governor on Wednesday with all the pomp, show, and…

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The Hastings and Manning Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

IT is difficult to excuse the attitude of the Government towards Mr. Barton. They may conceive that they have grounds of offence against Mr. Barton, but the manner…

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The Hastings-macleay Election. Barton Leading. Sydney, Friday, 7.53 p.m

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 6

Barton has 156 of a majority from nine polling places…

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Mr. Barton's Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

THE feelings' of the Government at the present juncture are not to be envied. In spite of their pronounced opposition—opposition of a very questionable character…

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Latest News. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Sydney. Friday Evening in Parliament

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 7

The House sat till half-past three this morning. The Federal resolutions of the Government were finally passed without alteration. There are several amendments to the bill by private…

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