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Politics & elections, 1874

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East Sydney Election. the Nomination

Evening News · Tuesday 8 December 1874 · page 2
Also in Empire

[Our report left off yesterday at the close of Mr. Parkes's speech; we now subjoin the remainder of the proceedings] Mr. ALEXANDER STUART said he came before them as a stranger, and had not any Parliamentary career to account…

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The Paddington Election

Evening News · Tuesday 8 December 1874 · page 2

RETURN OF MR. SUTHERLAND UNOPPOSED. The nomination of candidates for the representation of the Paddington electorate, took place at noon, to-day, at Redfern, under the presidency of H. B. Mergan, Esq., returning-officer…

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West Sydney Election. Mr. George Thornton's Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 December 1874 · page 5

A MEETING of the friends and supporters of Mr. George Thornton, in his candidature for a scat in Parliament as member for West Sydney, was hold at Goodwin's, Turon Inn, corner of George and Harris streets, last evening…

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The Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 December 1874 · page 5

THE CLARENCE.—Teo Examiner says—We are informed, on what we believe to be reliable information, that owing to the s[?]dden and unexpected dissolution of Parliament, our present member—Mr. Thomas Bawdon—has been requested…

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Electioneering News. [By Telegraph.] Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 December 1874 · page 7

THE nomination took place at noon to-day. About 1500 persons were present. Dr. Bowker proposed, and Mr. Gow seconded the Hon. G. A. Lloyd as a candidate. Mr. H. J. Brown proposed, and Dr…

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Election Reports

Empire · Tuesday 8 December 1874 · page 2

THE country electorate seem likely to rival East Sydney in the number of candiates. In addition to the old member, Mr. Grahame three gentlemen, viz., Messrs. M'Mahon, Nicholson, and Joseph are likely to…

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East Sydney Election. the Polling

Evening News · Wednesday 9 December 1874 · page 2

THE usual excitement rules respecting the contest for East Sydney, and though there ia not a great political question to furnish material for agents and placards the unusually large number of candidates afford scope…

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Election of Mayor

Evening News · Wednesday 9 December 1874 · page 2

The election of a mayor for the forthcoming municipal year, took place this morning, in the Town Hall, York-street. Little interest was exhibited in the proceedings, is consequence of the election for East…

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Election Rumours

Evening News · Wednesday 9 December 1874 · page 3
Also in Empire

THE election rumours multiply, and candidates increase in number every day. The names of these gentlemen who have announced themselves will be bound in our list. At West Maitland, in addition to…

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Newcastle Election

Evening News · Wednesday 9 December 1874 · page 3

The nomination of candidates to serve in the new Parliament for the electorate of Newcastle, took place at the hustings, Hunter-street, Newcastle, on Monday. There were not less than 1000 persons present…

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Electioneering News. [By Telegraph.] Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 December 1874 · page 7

The Hon. G. A. Lloyd has been elected by a majority of sixty-seven. There was great excitement on the declaration of the poll. The numbers polled were as follows:—…

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The Paddington Election. Return of Mr. Sutherland Unopposed

Empire · Wednesday 9 December 1874 · page 2

The nomination of candidates for the representation of the Paddington electorate, took place yesterday, at Redfern, under the presidency of H.B. Morgan, Esq., Ruturning-officer. The notice convening the meeting, and the w[?]lt were read,…

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The Elections. East Sydney Election. Messrs. Parkes, Flood, and Moore's Meeting

Empire · Wednesday 9 December 1874 · page 2

A very large and enthusiastic meeting of the supporters of Mr Parkes, Mr. Flood, and Mr. Moore was held at the, Temperance Hall last evening. Mr. J. L. Morley occupied the chair; and he was supported on…

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West Sydney Election. Mr. G.r. Dibb's Meeting

Evening News · Thursday 10 December 1874 · page 2

A MEETING of the electors of West Sydney was held at the Lord Clyde Hotel, Pyrmont, last night. Mr. Thomas Brown (of the City Iron Works) was voted to the chair. Mr.Dibbs, from the balcony, then…

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The Elections. East Sydney Election. Declaration of the Poll

Evening News · Thursday 10 December 1874 · page 2

THE East Sydney election, which has caused so much interest, closed last night shortly after 8 o'clock. The usual excitement ruled throughout the day, and though there was not a great political…

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Glebe and Balmain Election

Evening News · Thursday 10 December 1874 · page 4

THE nomination of candidates for the representation, in the Assembly, of the Glebe electorate, took place yesterday, at the Pigeon Ground, Balmain, under the presidency of the returning-officer, T.S. Rowntree,…

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The Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 December 1874 · page 7

MR. G. R. DIBBS FOR WEST SYDNEY.—A meeting of the, electors of West Sydney was held at Holland's, Quarryman's Arms, Pyrmont, yesterday evening. Mr. Thomas Brown was moved to the chair, and introduced Mr…

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