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Politics & elections, 1899

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true [?]when [?] [?] [?] [?] Milton. Tuesday, Febuary 14, 1809. the Imperial Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

THE session of the Imperial Parliament which commenced last week appears likely to be strikingly uneventful. The Queen's Speech in described…

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Cootamundra.tttiiiiiundra. (From Our Correspondent.) Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 4

There was very little excitement manifested over the Municipal election here on Saturday. The retiring aldermen were Messrs. J. E. Luster, W. H. Matthews, and…

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Local and General News. the Mayoral Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

A special meting of the Borough Council has been announced for to-night for the purpose of electing the Mayor, That is the only business set down on the notice paper…

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The Official Declarations. Responses by Candidates

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

At the Town Hall at noon yesterday the Mayor (Ald. G. Coleman), in his capacity of returning officer, made the official declaration of the poll of…

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The Municipal Elections. Popular Victories. East Ward Returns Mr. S[?]verwood. Messes. Rudd and Eaton Represent North Ward

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

The Municipal Elections on Saturday resulted in the return of the two retiring aldermen, with Mr. W. H. F. Eaton as a new and untried col[?]eague. These…

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The Municipal Elections. the Polling

The Temora Star · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

THIS year's election has caused an unusual amount of interest, and feeling ran high on Friday evening last. Mr. Lucas addressed a large meeting in…

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The Parties for PARLIAMENT

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

THE second session of Parliament will meet for business on Tuesday, under unique conditions. The programme is to be Federal, and that…

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Mr. Gladstone and His First Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 6

Mr. Gladstone often referred to his first election at Newark as being among the most exciting experiences of his life. " I have never worked harder, nor slept so badly," he…

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Municipal Elections. COOTAMUNDRA

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 4

ON Saturday the poll was taken in the annual election of aldermen for the borough of Cootamundra; and in anticipation of it the candidates addressed the electors on Friday…

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The Municipal Elections

The Temora Star · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

THE poling for the five vacancies in the Council on Saturday and Monday last shows unmistakably that the ratepayers were desirous of making…

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Borough Election

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

THERE was not very much excitement in the municipal elections on Saturday last; and nothing remarkable occurred save that, to use a horsey…

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Brisbane. Wednesday. Dissolution of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 2

The Queensland Parliament was dissolved to-day The new House will meet on May 2nd. The writs for the elections will be issued to-night and the Premier's manifesto…

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Telegraphic. Queensland. Parliament Dissolved. Next Meeting May 2nd. BRISBANE

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 3

Parliament was dissolved to-day, and the new parliament will be summoned to meet on Tuesday May 2nd, Write are to be issued for the general…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. " This is true librety, when freeborn man, Having to advise the public may speak free." Milton. Thursday, February 16, 1890. the Mayoral Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 2

THE Borough Council in its enlarged and freshly invigorated form has now formally entered upon a now municipal year. It in interesting to note…

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The Mayoral Election. Alderman Coleman Re-elected. the Municipal Year Reviewed. Proposals for the Future

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Borough Council was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. There were presents:—Alderman…

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Cable News. a Parliamentary Election. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 2

Mr. Middlemore, Liberal Unionist, has been returned unopposed for North Birmingham in succession to Mr. Kenrick, the late member…

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Election of Mayor

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 2

A special meeting of members of the Tumut Municipal Council was held on Monday last, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing…

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Municipal Elections

Coolamon Echo · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 2

ON Saturday last the Polling for the selection of Alderman for South and East wards took place at the Council Chambers. Nothing worthy of special…

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Literary and Debating Club. Mock Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Narandera Literary and Debating Society was held on Wednesday evening at the Council Chambers, Mr. T. H. Elwin…

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Municipal Council. Election of Mayor. Alderman Smith Chosen

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 5

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday afternoon for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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