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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1885

21 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 1 of 2

Borough Election. the Polling

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 2

THE election of candidates for Aldermanic honors, in the room of Aldermen G. Larkin, C. W. Griffin, and L. Bernstein, M.D., who retired by rotation, and two Auditors, in the…

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The Open Column. the Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 3

SIR,—While perusing your periodical of the 14th instant, I could not but perceive in your Open Column the most exuberant, I should say, periphrastic, in its soliloquy, in regard to the…

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The Open Column. the Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1885 · page 3

SIR,—While perusing your periodical of the 21st proximo (by-the-bye why do you not follow the example of other periodicals and publish regularly on the first of the month),…

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Municipal Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 May 1885 · page 3

PURSUANT to notice, Mr. J. McLennan (one of the candidates for Municipal honors to fill the vacancies in the Council caused by the retirement of Aldermen Laman and Peate,…

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Municipal Election

Northern Star · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 2

THE nomination of candidatos for the extraordinary vacancies caused by the retirement of Aldermen Laman and Peate, took place at the Council Chambers, Lismore, at noon, on…

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The Polling

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 May 1885 · page 2

Following upon the above, the polling took place at the Council Chambers on Saturday last, and was attended by some excitement, as the vicinity of the polling place was crowded by the…

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Municipal Election. Mr. Larkin's Meeting

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 May 1885 · page 2

A MEETING called by Mr. G. Larkin, at the Albert Theatre, on Friday evening last, for the purpose of addressing the ratepayers upon current topics, and his past career in the…

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Municipal Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1885 · page 3

SIR,—Allow me to correct a false impression, that has been travelling round the block in our little township, viz.—that when called to the chair at Mr. Larkin's meeting at the Albert…

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The Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 October 1885 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement the electors of the Richmond and Tweed River Districts, are called upon (at a very short notice), to select two good men and true, to represent…

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The Election. MR. P. Hogan, at Lismore

Northern Star · Saturday 17 October 1885 · page 2

As stated in our last issue, the above gentleman arrived ia Lismore, on Tuesday last, and, as per advertisement, addressed the electors at the Albert Theatre, on the same evening, when…

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The Election. Mr. Crouch at Lismore

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 October 1885 · page 2

THE above gentleman (who is a candidate for Parliamentary honors), addressed the electors of Lismore, at the Albert Theatre, on Friday evening last, when there was a very full…

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The Election. the Nomination

Northern Star · Saturday 24 October 1885 · page 4

Aa stated in our last issue, the Nomination of Candidates to represent the Richmond River District, took place at the Hustings next to the late Lismore Public School,…

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The Open Colomn. the Election. To the Editor of, the " Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 24 October 1885 · page 3

SIR,— Allow 'me to call your attention.'to anincorrect,statement which is published in your issue of 17th instant among your latest telegrams' namely:—"Wardell— Mr. P. Hogan…

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The Northern Star. Wednesday, October 28, 1885. The Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 October 1885 · page 2

As stated in this journal on previous occasions, the Fair Maid of the Richmond, has hitherto, fared very badly in her political wooings, as it is only a few years since, that…

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The Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 October 1885 · page 2

SIR,—The Electors of the Richmond are now called upon to vindicate their honor and fair fame before the country, and stamp out the spirit of bigotry and intolerance which is trying…

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The Open Column. the Election. To the Editor of the " Northern Star."

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 October 1885 · page 2

SIR,—Would you kindly allow me to say a few words on the above matter? Gentlemen, and Fellow Electors,—We have, this day, to perform a duty, and, next to our duty, to God,…

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The Election. Polling Day

Northern Star · Saturday 31 October 1885 · page 2

THE election of two members to represent the Richmond River Electorate, took place at Lismore and the various other polling places in the district on Wednesday, the candidates being:—…

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The Late Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 7 November 1885 · page 2

SIR,—The Parliamentary Election with all its excitement — the rival Candidates — the crowded meetings—the scattered groups, here, there, and everywhere—the affectionate regard…

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Latest Telegrams. (Fbom the Press Telegram Association.) The Parliament. SYDNEY, November 18

Northern Star · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 2

Parliament was opeued at noon to-day with the usual ceremony. The Governor's speech, which was short, commences with a reference to the deploring and long prevailing drought, and…

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The Open Column. the Late Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 28 November 1885 · page 5

SIR.—In the Casino Express of 21st instant, a fetter appeared headed correspondence, and sigped Justice. This is an attempted criticism upon mine on the above…

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