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Politics & elections, 1885

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Ryoe. Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 3

THE Municipal nominations took place in the Council Chambers on Tuesday last at noon. The Mayor, as returning officer, declared Alderman Jno. Forsyth re-elected unopposed…

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Liverpool, Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 3

MATTERS in general up here are much as usual, the only interesting item being the Municipal elections which at present engage the whole of public attention. The three retiring…

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North Shore Elections

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1885 · page 5

ST. LEONARDS.—The polling for the Belmore Ward, in the borough of St. Leonards, took place on Friday. A fair number of ratepayers assembled out­side the School of Arts building, and, as usual, some…

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Parramatta Elections. the Declaration of the Poll

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1885 · page 5

On Friday evening after the rough state of the poll had been delcared; Mr. C. J. Byrnes, who defeated Mr. Ritchie, Anderson Ward, by 207 votes, addressed the electors. He thanked those who voted for him…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1885 · page 5

NORTH ILLAWARRA.—W. Barker and W. K. Bate elected aldermen, and E. Gibbons and J. Hart auditors. The local option rote was in favour of an increase of public houses…

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Balmain Elections. Side "Window "Tips.'

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1885 · page 5

The municipal elections in Balmain on Saturday caused quite a sensation in that usually quiet suburb. Early in the afternoon a large crowd collected in front of the council-chambers and amused themselves…

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SUBURBAN and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1885 · page 4

The following elections, to [?] the annual [?] occurring is the various [?] borought of the colony, have been made and [?] to [?]:- ALBURY.—The following were [?]—Messrs. C…

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Mayoral Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 February 1885 · page 8

BATHURST,--At a meeting of the city council on Saturday, Alderman E. T. Webb was unan[?]raonsly selected mayor in succession to Dr Spencer…

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North Shore Elections. the Polling for Victoria

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 3

The polling the borough of Victoria toot place yesterday. The candidates were Messrs. W. Waterhouse, Cliff, Brown, and Veal, and the Toting was carried on until 3 p.m. A great number of electors…

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The Glebe Election. a Disgraceful Bow

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 3

A shocking scene was witnessed in Mitchell-street Glebe Point, last evening. A number of larrikins congregated in front of a well-known hotel and conducted themselves in a most disgraceful manner…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 3

ASHFIELD.—On Monday, by a majority of 7 to 2, Mr. John Pope was elected Mayor of Asnfield. He returned thanks in suitable terms for the honour done to him, and announced his intention of…

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Mayoral Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 8

GOULBURN.--Aldarman W. Davies, WEST MAITLAND,-- Alderman Robert Hyndes (re[?]ed.) ULMARRA.--Alderman William Goodyer…

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Ashfield Municipal Election for Alderman. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 5

Sir,—I shall feel obliged if you would allow me a little space in your valuable journal to bring under the notice of the public the loose, if not illegal, manner in which the above election at the School of Arts, Ashfield, was…

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SUBURBAN and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1885 · page 5

The following elections, to fill the annual vacancies occurring in the various municipalities and boroughs of the colony, have been made and reported to us to date:— BURWOOD.—The following have been elected:—North…

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Members of Parliament and Boat Races. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 8

Sir, -- After what took place at the boat race on Saturday, the following questions may be very pertinently asked, and it would he as well to have them authoritatively decided: -- First, Is it a constitutional…

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East St. Leonards Council. Election of Mayor

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 3

A meeting of the East St. Leonards Borough Council was held on Tuesday night, Mr. M'Burney, the ex-Mayor, occupied the chair, and all the members were present. The only business to be…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 6

SINGLETON.—The election of Mayor will take place on Wednesday night. Aldermen Dixon, Campbell, and Pinchin, are mentioned as candidates. YOUNG.—At a special meeting of the borough…

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The Glebe Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 6

Thee is great excitement among the electors of the Glebe over the public meeting to be held in the Town Hill to-night. It is expected that, in addition to Mr. Meeks, Aldermen Colon, Turner, and Lucas…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 5

WAVERLEY..—A special meeting was held on Tuesday evening, for the election, of Mayor. On the motion of Alderman M'Pherson, seconded by Alderman Fulford, and supported by the whole council,…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 7

The followiug elections, to fill the annual vacancies occurring in the various municipalities and boroughs of the colony, have bean made and reported to us to date:- BALMAIN.—The following have been, elected:—…

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