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Politics & elections, 1889

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Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 5 January 1889 · page 6

WHEN the present session of Parliament was opened on October 23 last it was proclaimed that it was intended to be a financial session only; but as it…

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The Presidency of America the Lady Candidate

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 5 January 1889 · page 4

Among the disappointed candidates for the Presidency of the United States, chivalry teaches us to extend our sympathy to none with more…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1889 · page 3

IN order to enable all persons interested therein to comply with the provisions of the law in reference to the approaching municipal elections, we give below an outline of…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1889 · page 2

THE Assembly met again to-day after the Christmas holiday recess. Among the motions given notice of are one by Mr. Walker for the introduction of a bill…

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The Crisis Defeat of the Dibbs Government. Dissolution and General Election

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 19 January 1889 · page 8

IN the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Burns moved,— "That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would preclude the passing of a bill, entitled 'A…

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The Local Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1889 · page 2

FOR the local election but short notice has been given and, so far, though a good many names of candidates have been mentioned, we only know definitely of one really worth…

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The General Election

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1889 · page 2

So far nothing has been done here in connection, with the general election., Mr. J. H. Want will be nominated for certain; whilst rumour has in that Mr. John Barnes will contest Gundagai in…

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The Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1889 · page 4

THE general election has now been fairly opened. Parliament was dissolved on Saturday; and the respective leaders have issued their addresses—Messrs. Dibbs…

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Candidates in the Field

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 2

THE interest in the election increases daily, and forms the one topic of conversation. It will be noticed that Mr. David Copland, who we are glad to see in the field, has…

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The Murrumbidgee Election Mr. Gormly at the Town Hall

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1889 · page 4

IN pursuance of announcement Mr. James Gormly addressed a meeting of the electors at the Wagga Town Hall on Tuesday evening last. Notwithstanding the intense heat…

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News of the Week Election of Commons Trustees

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1889 · page 2

A LARGELY attended meeting of commoners was held at the Assembly Hall on Tuesday last, to elect trustees for the Gundagai common. Mr. F. S. Chidgey, senior trustee, presided…

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The Murrumbidgee Election Nomination Day. Six Candidates in the Field

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 2

THE Domination of candidates for the representation of this district in the Legislative Assembly took place at noon yesterday, there being a considerable attendance of electors…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. Saturday, January 26, 1889. the Local Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 2

PROBABLY the proceedings at the Hustings yesterday furnished a tolerably fair indication of what the result of the election will be There were…

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Tee Political Election

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 10

IN accordance with our usual custom we publish notes of instruction bearing upon the forthcoming election should there be a contest…

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The Municipal Council Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1889 · page 2

YESTERDAY the Mayor received the following nominations for the vacant seats in the Council. For the South Ward, R. S Heydon; Northward. J. J. M'Grath; East…

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The Murrumbidgee Election Mr. James Gormly at Coolamon. (From Our Correspondent.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1889 · page 2

Mr. JAS. GORMLY held a successful meeting at Coolamon on Saturday, the hall being crowded, many persons having travelled from long distances to be present. Mr. Gormly…

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Election Gossip

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1889 · page 2

STRONG efforts are being made by the leaders of the Protectionist party to got Mr. Benson to withdraw from tho contest, but that gentleman has received such strong support that he has declined…

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Borough of Cootamundra. Annual Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1889 · page 6

THE following nominations have been lodged with the Returuing-Officer and posted outside the council chamber:— ALDERMEN…

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Borough of Cootamundra Annual Elections

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 30 January 1889 · page 2

The following nominations have been lodged with the Returuing-Officer, and posted outside the Council Chamber ALDERMEN…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. Thursday, January 31, 1889. About the Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1889 · page 2

As the Freetrade Press of the colony are taking part in what may be described as a political "forlorn hope," it is not surprising to find them…

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