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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1891

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Hospital Elections Act

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 January 1891 · page 3

THE following are the claires [?] la[?] 3. Any annual or special general meeting for the election of a tr[?]r and trust[?] of any…

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The Municipal Elections. Nomination-Day

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 February 1891 · page 2

AT noon yesterday about 50 ratepayers assembled at the Council Chambers, when the Returning Officer (Mr. J. W. Coleman) announced that the following nominations had been…

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The Hospital Elections Act

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 February 1891 · page 6

EVERYWHERE there exists a great difference of opinion as to the exact reading of the new Hospitals' Act. In Grafton, Mr. George F[?]tt, solicitor, was asked by a member of…

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Lismore Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting bf the Council was held on Wednesday evening last. Present—Aldermen O'Fly[?] (in the chair), Read, Exton, [?]eman, Allen, Clancy, Cottee, Norris, and Stocks…

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Ballina Municipal Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1891 · page 4

THE election to-day passed off with but very little excitement, although it could be seen at an early hour that the supporters of the different candidates intended to do…

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Casino Municipal Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1891 · page 2

THE result of the poll in connection with the above was officially declared on Monday last by the returning officer (Mr. F. G. Crouch) as under:—Mr. D. Alcock, 179;…

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Parliament and Immorality

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1891 · page 4

AT the Licensed Victualler's annual picnic in Sydney last week, Mr. J. M. Toohey. M.L.A., in his after dinner speech among other things said that personally he had…

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A Member of Parliament Interviewed

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1891 · page 2

MR. O. O. DANGAR, one of the representatives of the Macleay, has been staying in Coraki during the last few days, and in the course of an interview with him we…

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Before Parliament

Northern Star · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 2

IN the Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works presented to Parliament, they stated:— [?]…

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The Coming Municipal Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1891 · page 2

AT many municipal elections throughout Australia, and especially first elections, candidates for municipal honors are elected more from personal friendships,…

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Coraki Municipal Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1891 · page 2

IN little more than two weeks from this date the first election of aldermen and auditors for the municipal district of Coraki will be held, and it may be advisable to state fully in this…

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The Northern Star. Wednesday, 20Th May, 1891. Opening of Parliament. [By Telegraph]. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 May 1891 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was opened to-day-with the usual ceremony. The Governor's speech commenced with a reference, to the Federation Convention, stating the result of its work would be laid…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales. [By Telegrafh] The Address in Reply. Mr. Reid's Amendment Defeated Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 2

THE Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon, and the PREMIER gave notice of motion to the effect "That this House favors the Constitution embodied in the draft Federal Bill, but reserves to…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Melville was re-elected Chairman of Committees [?] In reply to Mr. Dibbs, SIR HENRY PARKEN said that he intended to make a short Ministerial…

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The Northern Star. Wednesday, 3Rd June, 1891. the Prorogation of Parliament

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 June 1891 · page 2

IT was generally anticipated, that Parliament would have been dissolved yesterday, that is if the Governor would grant the dissolution; failing in this, that SIR HENRY PARKES would…

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The Municipal Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1891 · page 2

THE polling for Aldermen of the Municipality of Coraki takes place to-day between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3. p.m. Ten candidates have signified their…

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The Northern Star. Saturday, 6Th June, 1891 the Coming Election

Northern Star · Saturday 6 June 1891 · page 2

IF one half of the candidates come forward which current [?] [?]time of writing, the only candidates we Know., as authoritatively announced [?] the…

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The Northern Star. Wednesday, 10Th June, 1891. the Richmond Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 June 1891 · page 2

THE newspapers acquaint the electors with the fact that a dissolution of Parliament has taken place, that the nomination for this electorate is fixed for the 18th instant, and the day…

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Coraki Municipal Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 8

THE polling for Aldermen in connection with the above took place at the School of Arts, Adams—street, on Friday last. Considerable interest was taken in the…

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The Coming Election-

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 2

As announced by telegram in this issue the nomination for The Richmond electorate has been fixed for Thursday next, 18th June, and polling day for 24th…

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