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Politics & elections, 1898

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Address in Reply

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 5

In the Assembly, on Thursday, Dr. Graham introduced a bill to provide for the registration of dentists qualified to practice in New South Wales…

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The Cape Elections. Schreiner Elected. Two Prominent Defeats. a Majority for the Africander Bund. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 3

In connection with the general election for Cape Colony, which has excited such bitter contests, and which as now proceeding, the Hon. W. P…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. (The Address in Reply. Speech by Mr. Carruthers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 3

IN the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. O'Sulilvan resumed the debate on the Address in Reply, He was followed by Mr, J. J. Cohon, and then by Mr. J. H. Carruthers,…

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In Parliament. the Cabramatta Shooting Case. Why Was the Woman Arrested? Action of the Police Condemned. Inquiry Promised. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the attention of the Government was called to the action of the police in arresting the woman…

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British Politics. Election for Southport. a Renegade Unionist. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 2

An election is in progress to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for the Southport Division of Southwest Lancashire, which has arisen through…

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South African Elections. the Progressive Party. Africander Bund Gains. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 2

In the Cape elections, which are now going forward, the Afrikander Bund have gained additional seats, and it is probable they will have a…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Address in Reply Adopted. the Federation Resolutions. Tabled by Tee Premier

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 5

THE Assembly sat until after I a.m. on Wednesday night, when the debate on the Address in Reply 10 the Governor's opening speech was agreed to without a division. In…

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Second Day. Reappraisement of Capital Values. Valuation Before Settlement. More Land for Settlement. the Co-operative Movement. a Scheme Adopted. Election of Officers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 5

The Farmers and Settlers' Association Conference was continued on Wednesday and the debase was resumed on a motion by Mr.J. W. Campbell,—"That this conference urges…

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The English Election. What the Government Organs Say. Beguiling Promises. London, Thursday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 2

The Government organs comment on the result of yesterday's election of a representative to the House of Commons for the Southport division of…

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The Cape Elections. Progressive Gain. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 2

In the elections for Cape Colony, which are now proceeding, the Progressive party have gained a seat for the Tembuland District…

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The Cape Elections. the Probable Premier. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 2

The latest results of the election of members to the Legislative Assembly in Cape Colauy show that the Afrikander Bund is now assured of a…

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Cable News. the Cape Elections. Rhodes' Position Improving. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 2

Reports from the Cape state that the Imperialist and progressive party, headed by Mr Cecil Rhodes, is making headway in the elections there…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the New Ministers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1898 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Raid announced his three new Ministerial colleagues, and moved that their seats be declared vacant…

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A Mudgee Election Petition

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 September 1898 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday night the Chief Secretary laid on the table of the Assembly a petition from Robert Jones, late member for Mudgee, against the return of…

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The Cape Elections. Speech by Mr. Rhodes

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 September 1898 · page 2

Mr Cecil Rhodes has delivered a final speech in connection with the election campaign in Cape Colony. He declared that five years hence…

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An Election Petition

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 2

Mr Robert Jones, late member for Mudgee, has lodged a petition with the prescribed deposit, against the return for that electorate, of Mr. Richards…

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The Cape Elections. Return of Mr. Cecil Rhodes. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 4

[?]he latest information regarding [?] election of members of the House [?]ssembly, Cape Town, state that [?] Cecil Rhodes and Mr. Hill…

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Political. Re-election of Ministers. Opposition Not Expected

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 4

In the course of conversation with on interview regarding the new Ministers, Mr Reid said lie had heard of no contemplated opposition to the re-election of his new…

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The City Council. a By-election. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. Thos. Hughes, M.L.C, has been elected to the seat in the City Council left vacant through the recent death of Ald. Jeanneret…

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Political Situation. Mr. Barton to Enter Parliament. Mr. Lyne Moves a Motion of Censure. the House Adjourned. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1898 · page 2

THE announcement that Mr. Barton will shortly enter the Assembly as member for the Hastings, Mr F. Clarke having retired in his favor, has caused a feeling of…

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