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Politics & elections, 1898

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A Countryman in Sydney. Mr. Barton on Federation. Platt-betts, the Cyclist.—parliament House, Etc

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 2

IT was my good fortune to arrive in Sydney after dark. It was raining, and I had to find an address in Woollahra, and of where it was I was quite uncertain. However, I…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 8

THE Councils, clerks, and returning officers should bear in mind to make their appointments for the coming annual election of aldermen, auditors, and mayors…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 2

At a meeting of the Executive to-day Parliament was further prorogued until Friday, February 26…

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The Transvaal. the President Election. London, Thursday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 1

From the Transvaal it is reported that the re-election of President Kruger is assured for a further term…

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Candidates for the Approaching Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 January 1898 · page 2

It has been an open secret for some time past (says the Sydney Morning Herald) that Mr T. M. Slattery intends to stand for the King Division in opposition to Mr G. H. Reid…

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The Premier at Gulgone. Election Prophecies

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1898 · page 2

THE Premier, Mr. G. H. Reid, [?]ded from Mudgee to G[?]g on Friday morning, being accomp[?] by M[?] Reid and a number of members of Parliament. He…

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Preparing for the Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1898 · page 2

Although six months remain in the life of the present Parliament before the Assembly willgo through the course of dissolution by virtue of offiuxion of time, it must be plain…

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The Eight Hours Fight. a Labor Member Censured. the York Elections. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 January 1898 · page 2

The Sunderland Trades Council has passed a resolution censuring Mr S. Burt, Labor M.P. for Morpeth, a former president of the Trades Union Congress, for assisting Sir…

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The Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 January 1898 · page 2

So far, there is little excitement in Wagga with reference to the forthcoming election of aldermen, which will lake place on 1st February. Mr. R. S. Heydon will retire in the…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true liberty, when free born [?] Having to advise the public, may speak free." Milton. Thursday, January 13, 1898. the Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1898 · page 2

THE municipal electors of Wagga Will, on the first day of next month, be called upon to [?]t four members of the Borough Council. Under the…

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The Coming General Elections. Speeches by Mr. Reid and Mr. Lyne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 4

The political campaign in connection wish the approaching general elections may be said to have begun on Thursday night, when the Premier addressed a crowded meeting at…

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The York Election. Return of Lord Charles Beresford. an Exciting Contest. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 2

An election took place to-day for the seat in the House of Commons for York, rendered vacant by the death of Sir Frank Lockwood…

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The Doming Election. Are We Ready?

The Worker · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 4

Are you going to be a voter or an onlooker at the next election ? It is time for you to decide. Having obtained your "right," do you understand why…

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Local and General News. the Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 January 1898 · page 2

Nominations for the vacant seats in the Wagga Borough Council must be made on or before Monday next, seven clear days prior to the date of polling, which is fixed for…

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The Municipal Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 3

BETWEEN thirty and forty ratepayers assembled at Clarke's North Waggs Hotel on Tuesday evening, when Mr. H. S. Rigestad delivered a speech on municipal affairs…

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Victoria. the Federal Convention. Financial Powers of the Federal Parliament. an Old-age Pension Scheme the Rivers Question. Melbourne, Friday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

The Federal Convention has determined, if possible, to confine itself to day sittings. Many of the Tasmanian delegates have not recovered from the…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinion of our Correspondents. the Municipal Elections. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

SIR,—Will you kindly give me space in your journal for the following:—As on previous elections the liberty has been taken to nominate me without my knowledge or…

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The Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

Alderman J. T. Williamson addressed a meeting of ratepayers of the North Ward at Pratt's Hotel last evening. There were about 30 or 40 persons present, many being from the…

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Probable Labor Candidate for Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

It is very probable that Mr Arthur Rac, at one time a member for the Murrumbidgee will be selected by the Labor Leagues to contest Wagga in their interests at the…

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The Municipal Elections. Address to the Electors. Mr. Williamson in the North Ward

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

Mr J.T. Williamson, the outgoing alderman for the North Ward in the Wagga Municipal Council, addressed the electors of the ward at the Black Swan Hotel, North…

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