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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 5

In the council last night Mr. Barton spoke on the Federal position, his speech being a strong general attack an the policy of the Government. He denounced Mr…

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In the Assembly. Time of Polling Extended. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, July [?]

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

The Assembly this passed through Committee Bill to [?] the [?] ing at the [?] The [?] Bill was held a…

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The General Election. Mr. Millen's Candidature. The First Committee Meeting. The Campaign Fand. A Substantial Amonnt Collected in the Room

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

A largely attention my [?] of Mr. E. D. Hillen's supporters was held of Mr. S. C. Davis's Empire Hotel on Wednesday evening last Mr. T. McNaght [?]…

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General- Election. Mr. Barton's Candidature. (To the Editor of the Westers Herald.)

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 3

Sir,—Referring to our interview to-day between ourselves aud your Messrs. Millen and Chapman, we teg to thank you for the manner in which we had our proposals met…

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Mr Crick on the Bourke Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

Speaking in the Assembly Mr. Crick, after [?] Mr. Millen upon his recent speech. [?] on to say:—"I am very sorry indeed that the [?]war in the Bourke…

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The General Election. Mr. E. D. Millen's Candidature. Splendid Support in the Country. He arrives in Bourke To night. Meeting of his Supporters at Gale's Hotel. Arrangements for his Country Meetings

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 2

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

The Council last night passed the 3rd reading of the Aliens Immigration Restriction Bill, their amendments in the Bill having been agreed to by the…

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The Selection of Candidates. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, July 8

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

The organising committees of [?] political parties meet to-day to proceed with the selection of candidates. The list will probably be completed to-morrow…

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The General Election. Opening the Campaign. Manifesto by the Premier. Policy of the Government. Attitude Towards Federation. Claims of New South Wales. Position of Mr. Barton. Persons Subsidiary to Principles. Government Will Fight for Genuine Union. Ministerial Programme on Other Points. the Issues Before the Country

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 1

Last night the Premier. Mr. G. II. Reid. unfolded the Government manifesto for the general elections at a meeting of supporters in the Temperance-hall. The gathering was held under the…

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Date of the Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

A telegram from Sydney states that Parliament will be dissolved to-day and that the election will take place on Wednesday, the 27th inst…

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The General Election. Mr. Barton Definitely Pledged to Bourke

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

The following is taken from a recent number of the Riverina Grazier:— "This morning Dr. Kennedy, the president of the Hay Branch, telegraphed to…

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The Election. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

Protectionists and conservative federalists have come to a working agreement with regard to joint action at the general election…

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The General Election. the Railways and the Debts. Mr. Reid Proposes to Federate the Railways and Public Debts. Mr. Barton Does Not

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 4

MR. REID'S POLICY WILL THEREFORE, POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES:— 1. A moderate revenue tariff will do…

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The General Election, Mr. Millen on the Warpath. Splendid Meetings Everywhere Large Country Support

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 2

Interest in the forthcoming election is still growing, and by the polling day on the 27th inst., there is no doubt excitement will be at a very high pitch. Mr. Millen, who is…

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The General Election

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 3
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Parliament was dissolved on Friday, and the writs were issued on Saturday for the general election. The 18th, 20th and 21st are nomination days, and the polling…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily identify ourselve wilsh opinions expressed under this heading.] the Coming Election. (To the Editor of the Dubbe Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 3

SIR,—It is to be hoped that at the forth coming election some of our leading business men and others holding high positions will refrain from taking ballot boxes'…

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Election Movements and Opinion (By Telegraph.) Sydney, July 13

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

At Temora last night Mr. Reid said he never concealed his sense of obligation to the Labor Party. He stated that Mr. Barton and his frieods were engaged in a bitter and…

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The General Election. Mr. Millen's Committee, Another Enthusiastic Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

The usual weekly meeting of Mr. E. D. Millen's Committee and supporters [?] held on Wednesday evening last at Mr. W. Robinson's Oxford Hotel. Fully 100 were…

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The General Election. Mr. S. Phillips' Candidature. Meeting at the Masonic Hall. a Great Reception and a Splendid Speech. Enthusiastic Vote of Confidence

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

MR. S. PHILLIPS, ex M. P. for Dubbo, and one of the candidates for the representation of the electorate, addressed the electors in the Masonic Hall, Dubbo, on…

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