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Politics & elections, 1887

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Fitness for Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 January 1887 · page 30

Wife (to Mike, who has been enjoying the Christmas holidays)—"You'd loike to be a mimber o'parlmint, is id[?] Well, ye're goin' a fair way for id, anny how, shmokin' that a dirty sickar—wher' iver…

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Industrial Items. "Honest labor bears a lovely face." —Dekker. From Coal Pit to Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 January 1887 · page 29

It has been truly observed that "no name is regarded with greater affection by the working classes, and especially the miners of Great Britain, than that of Alexander Macdonald, whose life was…

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[?]nic Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1887 · page 5

[?]olities this week there is a [?]re the storm. In Balmain[?]nces that he is on hand for[?]and Mr. Flood will take a…

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The Bourke Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bourke

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1887 · page 10

Mr. Alex. Wilson addressed a meeting of the electors at Deignam's Hall last night, Mr. C. J. Bloxham being in the chair. Mr. Wilson spoke at length on the land law reform, and believed that when the present Act was before…

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The Effect of a General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 January 1887 · page 4

Many people who either think it a proof of wisdom to always take the gloomiest view of every contingency or are led to do so by a constitutional…

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The Kiama Election. Mil Bruce Smith at Kiama. Desires to Be an "Unfettered" Member. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 January 1887 · page 5

KIAMA, Monday.--Mr. Brace Smith addressed the electors of Kiama to-night in the Temperance-hall. There wore about 250 persons present, Mr. S. Marks being in the chair, the…

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The New England Election. Mr. W. C. Proctor at Armidale. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1887 · page 6

ARMIDALE. Tuesday.--Mr. W. C. Proctor addressed a large number of electors here last night. After giving his reasons for resigning his seat, he said that he approved of the present…

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The Kiama Election. Mr. Angus Cameron at Kiama. an Unmistakable Oppositionist. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1887 · page 5

KIAMA, Tuesday.--Mr. Angus Cameron, one of the candidates for the Kiama electorate, addressed the electors at Kiama in the Temperance-hall to-night. The hall was well filled, and the…

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Parliamentary Elections. Mr. Angus Cameron at Kiama. by Telegraph. (From Our Own Reporter.) Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1887 · page 7

Mr. Angus Cameron, a candidate for the Kiama electorate, addressed a meeting of the electors to-night in the Temperance Hall. There was a very large attendance, the hall being crowded. Mr. George…

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The Bourke Election. Byerock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1887 · page 7

Yesterday evening Mr. Willis, one of the candidates for Parliamentary honours, addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastie audiences ever held in this town. He spoke for nearly two hours, and dwelt principally on the…

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Parliamentary Elections. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) the Bourke Electorate. Cobar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1887 · page 8

Mr. Alexander Wilson, one of the candidates for the Bourke electorate, addressed a large body of electors at Morrison's Assembly-rooms last night, Mr. Fred. Toy, the mayor, presiding. The candidate's address was listened to…

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The Kiama Election. (From Our Own Reporter.) Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1887 · page 8

On Tuesday evening Mr. Bruce Smith addressed a crowded meeting of the electors at Tait's Hotel, Jamberoo, and was accorded an enthusiastic reception. The chair was occupied by Mr. Sam Mark[?], and a number of influential…

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Deputation of Members of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1887 · page 5

A deputation, composed of members of the Legislative Assembly, was organised at the Colonial Secretary's office yesterday morning for the purpose of waiting upon his Excellency…

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Parliamentary Elections. the Kiama Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Reporter.) Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1887 · page 6

Mr. Angus Cameron addressed about 80 people at the Bombo quarries this afternoon. His speech was well received, and a unanimous vote of confidence was carried. He spoke to-night with fair success at Jamberoo. Mr…

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The New England Election. (By Telegraph)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1887 · page 4

ARMIDALE, Thursday.--Messrs. W.C. waltor, Cleghorn and Givney were nominate to day for the New England electorate. the how of hands was declared to be in favor of…

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The Kiama Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1887 · page 4

Great interest is being manifested in the Kiana electorate in reference to the coming election of a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Dr. Tarrant. Both…

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Industrial Items. "Honest labor bears a lovely face." —Dekker. From the Plough to Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 January 1887 · page 29

In Australia, where the portals of Parliamentary life are open to all, no matter what may be the rank or station of those who succeed in gaining popular confidence, the diffivulties which formerly, and…

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Biding the Goat. the Initiatory Ceremony of Oddfellowship Described by a Candidate in a Court of Justice

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 January 1887 · page 7

A unique case was tried recently before Justice Gait at Whitby, a small village twenty miles east of this city. Richard Kinver, a chairmaker, brought suit against the Phoenix Lodge of…

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Leichhardt Municipal Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1887 · page 5

The first gun was fired in the Municipal campaign on Wednesday, when Mr. H. Cook, candidate for the West Ward, addressed a meeting from O'Brien's balcony. A large…

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Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1887 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the Granville Council was held in the Council Chambers, School of Arts, Good-street, on Thursday evening, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the remainder…

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