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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1891

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The Municipal Election

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

FRIDAY last, the day of the first aldermanic election, is one which will long be remembered here. Upon that occasion the ratepayers were called upon to…

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Coraki Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

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

On Monday evening last the newly—elected Aldermen of the above met at the Odd—followa' Hall, for the purpose of electing a Mayor…

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The Coming Elections. SYDNEY

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

THE Clarence nomination is fixed for June 19, and polling for tho 24th; Grafton nomination 18th June, polling 22nd. The Richmond nomination has been fixed for…

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The Richmond Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 2

Again weare in the throes of a general election. We will have before us the various candidates for parliamentary honours advocating their claims to our…

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Mr. James stocks' Election Meetings

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1891 · page 2

LATE Thursday evening Mr. James Stocks, an arpirant for the next Parliament, opened his electioneering meetings by addressing the Electors in the Protestant Hall, Lismore which…

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Candidates Before the Electors

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 2

Since our last issue we have received the following reports from our correspondents, at the places named, of the addresses by Parliamentary candidates:—…

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The Coming Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 4

Mr. J. Brunker, Minister for Lands, enjoyed a quiet walk over again for East Maitland. No one seems to care to oppose him in his present stronghold…

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The General Elections. SYDNEY

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 7

THE elections in the city and suburbs to-day were conducted with the greatest enthusiasm. The excitement was immense. The M. after name denotes Ministerialist,…

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The Richmond Election. The Nomination

Northern Star · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 2

ADMISSION to the hustings on Thursday was by ticket, and all available space was occupied. Good provision was made for the Press and punctually at noon…

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The Elections in Lismore. Mr. Northcott's Meeting

Northern Star · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 8

MR. NORTHCOTT addressed the electors at the Protestant Hall on Wednesday night. The hour fixed, 6.30 p.m., was a very inconvenient one, still about two hundred electors assembled…

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Opinions of Labor Candidates

Northern Star · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 8

THE subjoined speeches were Made By Labor candidates for West Sydney election, who have been returned:—Mr. Davis said he believed the labourers' opportunity had…

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The Elections in Lismore. Mr. Martin Before the Electors

Northern Star · Saturday 20 June 1891 · page 4

NOTWITHSTANDING that no intimation was given of the time or place that Mr. Martin intended addressing the electors is Lismore a fair number attended at the Theatre on…

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The Late Parliament

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 2

At the present juncture a resume of the most important legislation effected during the existence of the late Parliament will be of interest. The passing…

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Votes of Confidence to Candidates at Election Meetings

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 3

SIR,—Is it not time this dishonorable and absurd custom of carrying a vote of confidence to every candidate for parliamentary honors should be relegated to the region of old and…

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To-day's Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 2

To-day in the exercise of our manhood's rights we are called upon to upon to make a very important decision. There are seven candidates seeking our suffrages, and it…

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Parliamentary Candidates

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 2

If all Parliamentary candidates are actuated by a disinterested desire to immolate themselves on the altar of sacrifice for the good of the country, the…

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The Northern Star. Wednesday, 24Th. June, 1891. the Election of Representatives

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 2

TO-DAY the electors have to make choice of who shall be their representativds in a new Parliament and one which we believe will have more important duties devolving on it than has fallen…

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The General Election. [By Telegraph.]

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 3

THE following are the results of the polls to date. The later "Mr" signifies Ministerial supporter; "O", Opposition; "I," In. dependent members; *, former members:—…

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The Elections in Lismore. Mr. Luscombe at Lismore

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 4

MR. LUSCOMBE addressed the electors in the School of Arts on Saturday night. The room was crowded, and on the platform were Mr. Belmore, one of the Sydney Trades and Labour…

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Reported Attempt to Buy off Labor Candidates

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 6

AN extraordinary and very foolish attempt to buy the two labor, candidates out of South Sydney in the interest of the protectionists is said to have been made, but, to the honor of…

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