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Politics & elections, 1898

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. in Parliament. Elections and Qualifications Committee. Only One Member Now. Changing the System. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 3

The general break up of the Elections and Qualifications Committee has practically taken place. During the lost day or two resignation bus followed resignation, and…

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In the Colonies. Questions in Parliament. No Official Information. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 3

The unrest in Europe caused by the trouble between England and France is engaging the attention of the Colonial Parliaments. In New Zealand they have become frantically…

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Melbourne Training Notes. Cup Candidates at Work. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 3

OWING to Morloolas' non-appearance on the tracks yesterday, various rumors were in circulation as to the cause of his absence. Some persons went so fur as to say that the…

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The Elections Ans Qualification's Committee. the Government Yet Undecided. the Agency-general. Temporary Supply Bill. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night. The Deputy Speaker announced the receipt of a letter from Mr. Whildon resigning his seat as a member of the Elections…

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Telegraphic. the Parramatta Election. Major Ferris Re-elected. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 3

The election of a member to sit in the Legislative Assembly, the vacancy having occurred by reason of the last election having been declared void, took place to-day. There…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Federal Resolutions. a Labor Party Proposal

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 5

IN the Assembly on Wednesday, after the Temporary Supply Bill had passed all its stages, the House resolved itself into Committee to consider the proposals of private…

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A New Elections Committee. the Federal Resolutions

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 5

On Thursday the Pcputy Speaker announced the return of the wtib for Parramatta, declaring Mr. W. J. Forris elected. The Deputy-Speaker laid on the table his…

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A Squatter and his Banker. Petition to Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 4

A REMARKABLE petition was prosented to the Legislative Assombly of Victoria on Thursday (says the "Age") by Mr. Graham. It covered six sides of foolscap, closely…

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Wagga Swimming Club. Election of Officers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 2

THE adjourned annual meeting of the Wagga Swimming Club was continued last night, Mr. J. F. Tallbot presided in the absence of Mr. W. Orr, who sent an…

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Electioneering. How to Secure a Majority

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 9 November 1898 · page 4

At the recent Italian election (says a writer in the "Realm") it was the habit of the Government candidates to give each voter one half of a five-frane note…

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The Latest. London, Nov. 10. United States Congressional Elections— Republican Majority

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

The Congressional elections in the United States have resulted in the Republicans obtaining a small majority in the House of Representatives and a strong majority in…

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Returning Officers for Elections. Mr. Carroll Impeaches the Returning Officer for the Lachlan

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, 1st inst., on a motion for the adjournment of the House, Mr. Hurley opened up a debate on the subject of Returning Officers and…

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Political Crisis. Mr. Barton's Start. Moves a Vote of Censure. Three This Session. Breaking Election Pledges

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 3

Still another vole of censure. This lime it is moved by Mr. Barton. A largely attended meeting of the Opposition was held at Parliament House on…

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Later Cables. Through Reuter's Agency. American Elections. Small Republican Victory. a Returned Warrior. Elected Governor of New York London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

The elections throughout the United States, which have just concluded, bare resulted in a email Republican majority in the House of Representatives, aud a strong…

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American Elections. Why the Republicans Were Successful. Effect on Tammany Hall. London, Friday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 November 1898 · page 2

The victory of the Republican party at the elections to the United States Congress is likely to have important political consequences…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Testing Tea. New Public Works. the Budget Debate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 2

In the Assembly on Thursday, Mr. Brunker, in reply to Mr. Chanter, said the cost to this colony of the Adelaide Exhibition was £13,557 19s 7d. Mr. J. C…

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Party Politics in a Municipal Council. Strange Conduct of a Defeated Candidate

The Worker · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 4

A somewhat heated discussion took place at the Wilcannia Municipal Council meeting on the 7th instant over a question of good or bad taste. It appears…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Land Bill Set Aside

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1898 · page 3

IN the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Reid, in reply to Dr. Ress, said it was not at present the intention of the Government to render any aid to the Royal…

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In Parliament. Tuesday's Business. State Coal Mines. a Motion Carried

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 November 1898 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday among the number of more or less pressing subjects was one contemplating the acquisition of coalmines to supply the requirements…

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In Parliament. the City Railway Extension. the Old Age Pensions. Railway Construction and Government. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 November 1898 · page 3

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon the Premier made a statement in regard to the proposed extension of the railway to the city. He said that the…

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