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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1885

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The N.s.w. Elections Mr. E. M. Bond's Candidature

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 2

It was announced by hurriedly-issued postern that Mr. E. M. Bond had altered his intention of speaking on Wednesday evening and would…

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Election Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 2

As the fatal Friday draws nearer, the various little wires worked in the interests of the several candidates are becoming more and more apparent…

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The Hume Elections. Nomination Day

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 4

Mr. Alex. Anderson, returning officer for The Home electorate, attended the Germanton Courthouse on Saturday last for the purpose of receding nominations…

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The Elections. Albury Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 4

The polling for the Albury election took place on Friday. Shortly after the opening of the poll at 8 am. the voting commenced, and continued steadily without any particular rush…

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Election Matters at Mulwala. (From the Mercury.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 6

A most enthusiastic and thoroughly representative meeting of electors was held at Messrs. Camplin’s hotel on Tuesday evening, 13th inst., at 5 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the views…

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Election Notes From Corowa

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 6

Mr. Lyne is now the fortunate possessor of a good, honest working committee in Corowa 120 strong, with fresh names being added to it daily besides having united district committees. Every…

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Election Telegrams. Dubbo

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 7

Sir Patrick Jenninga, the Colonial Secretary, arrived here last night, and was met at the railway station by the mayor and aldermen and a great crowd. He was enthusiastically received,…

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Election Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 5

After a succession of false starts Mr. E. M. Bond has managed to reach Corowa with the double object of informing the electors of what he is,…

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The N. S. W. Elections. Mr. E. M. Bond at Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 5

MR. E. M. Bond addressed an audience of about 100 electors at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening. The chair was taken by Mr. A. A. Piggin,…

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Latest by Telegraph the Hume Election. Public Opinion in the District

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 2

The following replies from our correspondents to telegrams issued by us late yesterday afternoon are published for general information. In every…

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Election Telegrams. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 13

Mr. Wright, the Minister of Mines, who has been asked to contest the Murrumbidgee electorate, has declined the invitation, stating that, after a careful consideration of the position…

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The Murray Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 13

Messrs. Birbour and Wilson, the candidates for the Murray, addressed a good meeting in Tocumwal on Tuesday night. They were well received. In answer to questions, the…

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Late Election News. the Hume Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 13

Mr. Lyne held a meeting at Wagra on Tuesday, at noon. There was a very good attendance, and after Mr. Lyne had briefly explained his views a unanimous vote of confidence in…

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Murrumbidgee Election. Mr. F. Cowley at Coolamon

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 13

Mr. Frank Cowley addressed a meeting of the Murrumbidgee electors on Tuesday night, in Coolamon. Mr. Hales, selector, was voted to the chair. The candidate’s views met with…

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The Hume Election. Mr. E. M. Bond at Jindera

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 20

Mr. Bond paid a visit to Jindera on Monday last. Mr. C. J. Morton occupied the chair. After a few remarks Mr. Bond addressed the meeting, dealing chiefly with the Land Bill,…

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Election News. the Murrumbidgee Electorate. Mr. Douglas at Wagga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 18

Mr. James Henry Douglas, of Yanco, one of the candidates for the parliamentary representation of the Murrumbidgee, addressed a crowded meeting at the Wagga Town-hall on…

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The French Elections. London, October 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1885 · page 14

The second ballots in connexion with the elections for the French Chamber of Deputies were held on Sunday. The final returns show that 391 Republicans and 205 Royalists and…

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The General Elections. [By Telegraph]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 October 1885 · page 3

Mr White has been re-elected for Gloucester [?] Messrs Barton, Reed, Copeland. and Burdekin are elected for East Sydney, in the order [?] : also Mr Smith for the Nepean; Mr…

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Election News

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 October 1885 · page 2

Three of the new Ministry, vis., Messrs Dibbs, Wright and Badgory, have been rejected by their respective constituencies. Mr Wright declines to again contest a seat, and will retire from the Government…

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The General Election

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 October 1885 · page 2

As this is the last opportunity we shall have of referring in this journal to the qualifications of candidates before the polling on Thursday next we deem it a duty once more to direct attention…

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