Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

267 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 14

Football Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 7

The weekly meeting of the committee of the local branch of the New South Wales Union was held in the Chamber, of Commerce on Monday evening…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

New Lambton. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 7

The election of an alderman to supply the extraordinary vacancy in Second Ward, caused by the resignation of Alderman James Thomas, took place yesterday. Little or no…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Stockton. Extraordinary Aldermanic Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1899 · page 8

In another column there appears an advertisement calling for nominations for on alderman to fill the vacancy at the council table till February, 1901, cause by the resignation…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Powers of the Commonwealth Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1899 · page 4

The people who rejoice in the little of Little Australians professor to treat with great contempt the possibilities which will be opened up under…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lord Kitchener's Services. Grant by Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—In the House of Commons last night the committee of supplies, by 393 votes to 51, decided to allow a grant of £30,000 as an…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Soudan Expedition. Thanked by Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 June 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Both Houses of Parliament have passed votes of thanks to Lord Kitchener and the forces under his command for their services in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Plattsburg. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 June 1899 · page 5

On Saturday the municipal contest for an alderman to fill the extraordinary vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman James Fletcher took place. Shortly after 5…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Football Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1899 · page 5

The usual meeting of the committee of the local branch of the N.S.W. Rugby Football Union was held in the Chamber of Commerce last night, Mr. S. L. Laing…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Cape Colony Parliament. Election of Sir Gordon Sprigg

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Sir Gordon Sprigg, ex-Premier of the Cape Colony, has been elected for East London…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Privileges of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 June 1899 · page 3

The Macedon Land Board Inquiry promises to become a noted parliamentary case. The newspapers are now fighting out the case bitterly. The "Argus" takes up the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 June 1899 · page 8

The election of an alderman to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the West Maitland Borough Council takes place to-day and is exciting unusual interest. The…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Maitland District the Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 8

The election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in the West Maitland Borough Council caused by the resignation of Alderman Whittell was held…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Resourceful Political Candidate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 5

In some things the Australians are far more English than the English themselves. Correspondingly in some things that might belong to a modern country England is more…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stockton. the Extraordinary Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 June 1899 · page 5

The extraordinary election on Saturday, to fill the vacancy at table caused by the resignation of Alderman W. W. Young, resulted in the return of Mr. Hopkin…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 June 1899 · page 8

The official declaration of the poll in connection with the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in the West Maitland Borough Council caused by the resignation of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Football Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1899 · page 8

A meeting of the executive of the Northern Branch was held last night at the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. S. L. Laing (president) occupying the chair. The protest entered by…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Polling in Sydney. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1899 · page 4

The day has been uneventful and the city quiet. Although a holiday was proclaimed, most of the shops and commercial establishments remained open, but apparently no…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Imperial Politics. Parliamentary Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday—The Parliamentary election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Cox, Liberal Unionist, took place in South…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Northumberland Election. Norton Leading

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1899 · page 5

The electors of Northumberland yesterday enjoyed the executive privilege of each exercising two votes— one for the Commonwealth Bill and another for their favourite…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Imperial Politics. Parliamentary Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 June 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Parliamentary election for the representation of East Ediaburgh in the House of Commons took place yesterday. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →