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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1892

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The Hospital Election. to the Editor of the Independent

The Manning River Independent and Advocate of Native Industries · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. T. B. Boyce, in a letter published in the M. R. Times of Saturday, draws a very fine line of distinction between anonymous letters and…

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Municipal Election. the Nomination

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1892 · page 2

The nomination of candidates for the forthcoming election took place to-day at the Good Templars' Hall. There were present about 40 persons,…

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The Aldermanic Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 3

BETWEEN the five candidates a good deal of interest was shown in the election, and as the time came for learning the result a good crowd gathered…

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The Election of Mayor

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 February 1892 · page 5

PRECISELY at 12 o'clock the election of Mayor for the coming year, took place at the Council Chambers to-day. There were present all the aldermen,…

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The General Elections in Japan. London

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 February 1892 · page 4

The Japan general elections have been stopped owing to rioting. A number of people have been killed…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Although always willing to ventilate matter of public interest, we do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed. To the Editor. Election of Stock and Pastures Board

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 3

SIR,--By advertisement in your columns, I see that five gentlemen, are nominated as stock directors, four residents of the Macleay and one of the Hastings, the ballot to be…

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South Australian General Election. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1892 · page 4

The labor party in South Australia have selected fifteen candidates to contest the general election…

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Scenes in Parliament. an All-night Sitting.(friday’s “Star.”)

The Manning River Independent and Advocate of Native Industries · Tuesday 1 March 1892 · page 2

ONE of the most extraordinary scenes that has occurred of late in Parliament took place in the Legislative Assembly during the early hours of…

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London County Council Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 3

The election of 118 councilors to the London County Council took place on Saturday. The elections were keenly…

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Parliamentary. Parliament Prorogued. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1892 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Governor's assent was read to several bills. Mr. McIntosh moved the adjournment of the House with a view…

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News of the World. Payment of English Members of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1892 · page 3

In the House of Commons on Monday night a motion affirming the principle of payment of members was brought forward by Mr. Charles Fenwick, member for…

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The Victorian General Election

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 27 April 1892 · page 4

THE general election which took place in Victoria has passed off with but little show of excitement. The issues placed before the country were those…

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The Rossendale Election

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 8 June 1892 · page 2

The contest for the seat vacated by the elevation of Lord Harrington to the House of Lords has begun in earnest this week. The Unionist candidate is Sir Thomas Brooks, and Mr. J. H. Maden champions…

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The Opening of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 15 June 1892 · page 2

"Coming events cast their shadows before," and the opening of Parliament is heralded by the circulars of the leaders of the Government in both houses, and the announcement of the names of the mover and…

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Illustrated London Letter. Opening of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1892 · page 2

Once more the doors of the Forum are flung wide, and it is more than likely that they will close on the life of the present Parliament. The public mind, like the domestic servant of this fin de siecle, yearns…

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Disorder at the Belgium Elections

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1892 · page 5

The recent elections in Belgium indicate a gain for the Liberals. In Brussels the Roman Catholic deputies have been ousted, and a Roman Catholic Club wrecked. The…

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The English Elections

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 6

Lord Salisbury has issued the manifesto of the Conservative party. It states that the party recognises the momentous interest felt in the…

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Electioneering Riots in Ireland. London

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 4

There have been serious electioneering riots in Ireland, and a bitter faction fight in Dundalky. The excitement over the general election is…

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For the People. Important Facts for Country Readers. the Farmers' Parliament at Wagga

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 July 1892 · page 6

I HAD the the pleasure last week of being present at the Selector's Conference at Wagga; attending in my capacity as a journalist; and as a member of Parliament…

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British Elections

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 July 1892 · page 5

Up to Monday night, July 4th, the members returned were Conservative 20, Liberals 8, and Liberal Unionists 5. On Tuesday matters were altered…

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