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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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Selectors' Grievances. And the Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 4

The following article, which we have been requested to reproduce, appeared in the Freeman's Journal of June 18th under the handing of "The Time for…

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The New South Wales Parliament. an Interim Budget. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 19

In the Assembly to-day, 56 questions on the business-paper occupied Ministers until the tea adjournment. The M'Sharry arbitration case was referred to, and it was stated…

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Scene in Parliament. Charges of Robbery and Murder. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 24

A warm discussion took place on Thursday night by which an interchange of personalities took place. Mr. Gormly rose at 6.30 a.m. to say that…

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The Parliament of New South Wales. The Financial Statement. A Surplus. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, on the motion of Mr. Reid, it was resolved to suspend the standing orders, to enable the House to carry through all stages a vote…

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Federation. the Political Situation. Opposition Caucus. An Important Decision. Elections to be Fought on the Federal Issue. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 2

An important Opposition caucus was held in Parliament-house this afternoon to determine the policy to be adopted towards federation. Mr. Lyne presided, and there…

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Original Correspondence. The Approaching Elections. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 2

SIR,—In view of the present Parliament dissolving by effluxion of time, and as our worthy member (Mr. Ashton) does not intend to again stand for the Hay constituency, it…

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The Hume Election. Mr. Wiesner at Walla Walla. [Communicated.]

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 19

A public meeting was held at Walla Walla on Wednesday, Mr. Piltz in the chair. The Chairman briefly introduced Mr. Wiesner as a candidate for The Hume at the…

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The German Elections. Socialist Gains. London, June 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 23

The results of the general election of members of the German Reichstag are now known, with the exception of 18 seats. The principal feature in the elections is the…

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The Coming General Election

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

JUDGING from the condition of the political atmosphere in Sydney, and more particularly as indicted by the proceedings in the dying hours of the present Parliament, the position…

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The Federal Association. The Approaching Election. Invitation to Mr. Barton

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 4

The committee of the Hay Branch of the Federal Association met last night at Tattersall's Hotel. There were present—Dr. Kennedy (President), and Messrs. J…

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Proposed Alteration of Polling Booth

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

It has been suggested that a polling booth be established at Till Till wool scour instead of at Hatfield an at present, and the following correspondence…

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Original Poetry. Farmer Wheatsheaf and the Coming Elections

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 4

Rise, Mary Ann and Baray Jane, The clock has just struck five, It's always slow in busy times, Wake up and lock alive…

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Dissolution of Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 21

It is now generally understood that the dissolution will take place to-morrow, and the general election on the 27th. A special meeting of the Executive Council…

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Parliament Dissolved. Elections on 27th July. Friday, 3 o'clock

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

The proclamation has just been issued dissolving Parliament. The writs will be issued to-morrow. The Elections have been definitely fixed…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

There was no sitting of the Legislative Assembly to-day. At 4 o'clock the clerk of the Assembly, announced that the Speaker was ill and unable to attend, and that the…

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The Federal Association. The Forthcoming Election. A League Candidate Selected. Mr. Jas. Newton Chosen

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Hay Branch of the Federal Association of New South Wales was held on Wednesday afternoon at Tattersall's Hotel. There were…

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The Hume Election. Germanton

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 20

A requisition is being largely signed in this district asking Mr. Gordon M'Laurin to contest the Hume electorate in the interest of federation. Mr. M'Laurin says…

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The General Election. Hurri[?]d Arrangements

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

A proclamation has been issued dissolving Parliament. The writs for the election will be issued to-morrow, and the 18th, 20th and 21st July, are fixed for the nominations. The polling will be…

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Dissolution of Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

ON Friday a proclamation was issued dissolving Parliament, and the writs for the election were issued on Saturday. Nominations will be received…

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The Diseases in Sheep Act. Questions in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

In the Assembly last week Dr. Ross asked the Minister for Agriculture:—1. How long has the Diseases in Sheep Act been in existence?…

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