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Politics & elections, 1897

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The Municipal Election

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 6

It is quite patriotic that, while remembering our duty to our country in the matter of federation, we should not overlook our duty to local public affairs. To-day federation…

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Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

THE election to fill the aldermanic vacancies in South and East Wards, the election of auditors, and the Local Option poll were taken on Saturday last. At North Wagga…

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Cootamundra. (From Our Correspondent.) Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

Great interest was manifested over the election of three aldermen for this borough on Saturday, the 6th inst. The retiring aldermen were Thomas Mangan, John…

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The Candidate

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 3

Here are the names of the candidates up to date:— Mr. Reid, M. P. (Premier and Colonial Treasurer)[?] Sir. Joseph Abbott (Speaker of the Legislative…

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The Coming Commonwealth. the Cardinal a Candidate. Political Excitement

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 3

THE approaching federal selection are now causing great excitement in city and country. A big influential deputation, mostly Protestants, waited on Cardinal Moran on Friday to urge that he…

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The Municipal Elections. No Excitement

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

THE municipal elections were held on Saturday The excitement has not led to any violent deaths. Indeed a christening in a back lane would have [?] greater interest…

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Polling Day. Good Polling — Disappointed Electors—alleged Informalities. Local Option Vote

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 5

IT was thought the polling on Saturday for the now aldermanic chairs was a light one because it was quiet; but it transpired that it was a very good poll, the highest number…

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The Coming Federal Convention Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 8

Mr. J. Haynes writes:—On the 4th March next, which will be a public holiday, the entire colony will be in the th[?] of a general election…

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Municipal District of Wallendbeen Annual Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 7

AT the annual municipal election for the district of Wallendbeen, Aid. Palmer thanked the council for the good feeling displayed towards him. He said the poet's…

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Election Excitement

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 6

IT takes very little indeed to fan into a blaze any little smouldering spark of municipal election excitement in this community. The records of the local…

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The Borough Election

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 2

There was very little excitement on this occasion about the Borough election, in which four candidates appeared for the three vacancies--unlike some of the…

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Names and Occupations of Candidates. for the Convention

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 3

Mr Reid, M,P. (Premier and Colonial Treasurer), barrister. Sir Joseph Abbott (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly), solicitor…

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The Coming Commonwealth. Interest in Gundagai. Sir W.P. Manning. a Candidate

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

THE forthcoming federal elections are almost the sale, topic of conversation. in Gundagai they promise to be for more exciting than any general. election, as they are for more…

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Election of Mayor

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2
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A SPECIAL meeting of the Borough Council for the election of Mayor for the ensuing municipal year was held at the Town-hall last evening. There were present: The…

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Federal Elections. the Labor Manifesto

The Worker · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

The following is the manifesto of the Labor candidates, which has been issued to the electors of New South Wales:— FELLOW CITIZENS,—Having been selected by…

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The Federal Election. the Labor PARTY's Campaign. Enthusiastic Receptions

The Worker · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 3

There is no doubt that the Labor Party are making the pace in the Federal campaign. Already, several of the selected candidates have sent in their…

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Special Meeting. Election of Mayor

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock when the following aldermen were present-- Ald. Mallbews (Mayor)…

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Stock Board Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 3

GREAT interest is taken in the election of directors this year, no lees than 17 candidates being nominated for eight seats. It is quite right that each part of such, a large district…

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Federal Election. The Labor Manifesto

The Worker · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 1

The following is the manifesto of the Labor candidates, which has been issued to the electors of New South Wales:— FELLOW CITIZENS,—Having been selected by…

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