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Politics & elections, 1894

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The New Electoral Act. the Pecuniary Liability of Candidates

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1894 · page 2

One of the most remarkable features of the new Electoral Act is the provision contained in clause 118, which may be concisely described as the “no liability”…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 July 1894 · page 2

SIR,—I noticed in the last issue of the STANDARD you had a fair and honest epitome of Mr. Garvan’s address to the electors. In that address he seemed to…

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Addresses of Parliamentary Candidates Mr. Maclean at Tomerong

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1894 · page 2

As notified in his meeting programme, Mr. Macle in addressed a large of electors at Tomorong on Saturday night in the old Church. Mr. J. T. Jones who voted to the chair. Mr…

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The General Election. Business Houses to Close on Polling Day. Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1894 · page 2

The business people intend to close for half a day upon the polling day. Business in the city is at a standstill, the sale topic being the elections…

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The Elections

Moruya Examiner · Friday 13 July 1894 · page 2

A CAREFUL Perusal of the list of candidates for Parliamentary membership is both interesting and instra[?] There are 25 lacerates with (up in last Saturday)…

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The Coming Election. Mr Rawlinson’s Address

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1894 · page 4

ON Friday night last in the Lyceum Hall. Mr. Rawlinson [?] addressed the electors. There was a late [?] Mr. French occupied [?]…

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The Election. (To the Editor)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1894 · page 2

SIR.—When living in my young days in one of the coastal towns of England, before the days of modem steamships, the arrival or departure of a vessel was an event. The…

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The Election. the Nominations! Arrangements for the Polling

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 14 July 1894 · page 1

TUESDAY next is the day set apart for the general election when political mentors will take precedence over everything else In the citius the refusal of the Government to graft a…

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Meeting of Parliament. Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1894 · page 2

It is understood that the new Parliament. will meet on August 7. Writs are returnable on August 3, and according to the Act must assemble within 7 days…

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Sir George Dibbs on the Election Results. Country True to Protection. Swamped by Sydney’ and Newcastle. the Life of Parliament. Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1894 · page 2

According to Sir George Dibbs, the country is yet true to protection, but has been swamped by Sydney and Newcastle. He is of opinion that Parliament will last…

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The Election

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1894 · page 2

ON Monday night last, two of the candidates, Mr. [?] at the Lyceum, whither a crowd was [?] by a few [?] from the brass [?] and Mr…

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Victoria and the Late Elections. Melbourne

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1894 · page 2

The New South Wales election is looked upon as an undoubted victory for the Free-trade Party. Victorians rejoice accordingly at the prospect of seizing the…

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The General Election. Latest Returns. Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1894 · page 2

Latest returns for the Barwon give McDonald one in favor of Willis, but Grawin is yet to come in, which is expected to be in McDonald’s favor…

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The Chief Electrical Officer. Interviewed on the Question. the Point Will Not Invalidate the Election. (Special to the Register). Sydney

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 21 July 1894 · page 1

I INTERVIEWED Mr. Lewis to-day upon the bueston of the Shoalhaven election and that gentleman expressed the opinion that such an error or omission on the part of the Returning,…

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Intercolonial Telegrams. Meeting of Parliament. Government Probably Meet the House. Sir George Expects a Majority. Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 2

It is thought that the Government will decide upon meeting Parliament. The Premier has assured [?] of the supporters that if a vote of censure is moved [?]…

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Who Struck Buckley! an Incident of the Election. a Witness: I Said, "Follow Him of Bill, and Give Him What For!" Bill Follows Him Up and Gets the Worst of the Deal

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1894 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Police Court yesterday to hear a case which was in directly associated with the election. William Moore, a baker, procceded against…

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Election Splints

Moruya Examiner · Friday 27 July 1894 · page 2

Placed candidates for Moruya electorate:— Millard 708, Clarke 448, Boob 339. Polling for southern end including Bateman’s Bay :—Freetrale 279, Protection 626. Moruya…

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Ministerial Elections. Issue of Writs. Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1894 · page 2

The write for the Ministerial elections were issued on Saturday. The dates for nomination for the elections are — King Division St. George and Harbrooks…

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Opening of Parliament. in the Assembly. a Large Attendance of Members and Visitors. the Swearing-in-

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 August 1894 · page 2

THE House of Assembly met at noon yesterday, precisely. There were over a hundred members present. Just before 12 o'clock the L.E.L. Laber members marched in and took…

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Ministerial Elections. Colonial Secretary Returned Without Opposition. Opposition to Mr, Cook. the Premier Opposed. Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1894 · page 2

Mr. J. N. Brunker has been re-elected without opposition. Mr. Walker, who split the protectionist vote at Bathurst at the last election,…

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