The Next Election
Once more N.S.W. Speaker Abbott will have to fight for his Wentworth seat. Twice before the Labor-party has run an opponent. This time the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Politics & elections, 1898
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Opening of Parliament
Parliament has been called together for the transaction of business on the 3[?]th April next, which is earlier than anticipated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Issue of the Coming Elections. Upper House "Reform."
Mr. Reid has now made clear what are his intentions for the coming general elections. The country is to be asked to pronounce in favor of the abolition of an independent…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Issue of the Coming Elections
Mr. Reid has now made clear what are his intentions for the coming general elections. The country is to be asked to pronounce in favor of an abolition of an…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →Election of Council
Messrs. Gorman and Nicolson having been appointed scrutineers the election of council was proceeded with. A long time was taken in going through…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prorogation of Parliament. Sydney
A proclamation was issued this afternoon proroguing Parliament to the 3rd of May. It will not meet at that time, but be still further prorogued until a later date for…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Prorogation of Parliament. By Wire—From our Correspondent. Sydney, Thursday Evening
Parliament has been formally pro[?] until the 3rd May. The House will not meet then for the despatch of business, but a further prorogation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The General Election
WHATEVER the details of the Ministerial programme may be at the Genera Election which will take place some time in June next, it is certain that the main plank in that of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prorogation of Parliament
A Sydney correspondent writes:—A proclamation was issued on 31st ult. that "whereas Parliament had been called to meet on 5th April, it was deemed…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →The Crisis in China. the British Parliament. Important Debate. London, April 6
The position of affairs in regard to China was the subject of debate in both Houses of Parliament last night, and important statements were made by members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Hats in Parliament
When men meet together in public assemblies, or in social life—as in a theatre or at a reception—the ordinary custom is to uncover while they are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Federal Election
The dates for taking the votes of the people of Australia on the Commonwealth Bill have been fixed as follows:—In victoria, New South Wales and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The French Elections. London
The French elections resulted in the defeat of M. Jaures, the leader of the Socialists, and three of his colleagues. LONDON, Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Federal Polling. Hours of Voting
It is understood that supporters of the Commonwealth Bill are desirous of having the hours of polling on June 3 extended to a later hour than the one prescribed. Unfortunately, this cannot be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Eulogies in Parliament. London, May 21
In the House of Commons last night Mr. Balfour, the First Lord of the Treasury, moved the adoption of an address to the Queen praying that unless it were…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →An Election Yarn
"Frank, my boy," said Mr. Inglis, after a self-satisfied contemplation of bis glass of port, "has Milly told you the news ?" "No, Uncle John—at least, no news in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Polling Places
The “Government Gazette” notifies that the vote on the-acceptance or rejection of the commonwealth Bill on Friday next , June 3rd, will be taken at the following places in the Deniliquin Electorate :…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Polling Day, Friday, June 3. Referendum Day. Arrangements for the Poll
The Government have decided that Friday next, the 3rd June, when the vote on the Commonwealth Bill is to be taken, shall be a public holiday. The returning officer for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →What to Remember. Polling Day, To-day. Bring Your Electors' Rights, and
REMEMBER that delay is the plea of the Australian Wrecker. The Wreckers know that potty and timorous local…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Fitzroy Election
The election for the Fitzroy division of Sydney, which promised to be of more than ordinary importance, is likely to fizzle out into a contest of little interest…
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