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Politics & elections, 1889

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The General Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 7

The polling for eight electorates, returning 15 members, takes place to-day, and the result of the day's voting can hardly-fail to be in favour of the protectionist party. Nearly all the constitu[?]ncies for which…

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The Aldermanic Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 5

MACLEAN, This Day.--The following is the result of the polling in the aldermanic elections:--Martin M'Mahon, 55 ; Frank Schwonberg, 54; Joseph Walsh, 50: Jas…

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Municipal Elections. Wollongong, This Day

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 6

At Wollongong yesterday the voting was as follows:--North Ward: W. J. Wiseman, 181; P. C. Tresnan, 110. East Ward: J. W. Hosking, 172 ; A. Parsons,…

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Political Situation. Election Squibs. Gunnedah Electorate. Wollongong, This Day

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 6

Two actions are spoken of as likely to be taken against the Illawarra Mercury, for the insertion of electioneering squib advertisements during the recent…

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Mayoral Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, This Day.--Last night Alderman Buchanan was re-elected Mayor of the city by seven votes to five over Alderman Christie. Great interest has…

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Political Situation. History Repeats Itself. the West Macquarie Election. Yesterday's Nominations. East Macquarie (2). BATHURST, This Day

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 7

At the nominations to-day for East Macquarie, S. Smith (Foreign-trader) was nominated by T. Durack, J.P., of Rathurst, and seconded by Mr. M'Aveinv…

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The Parramatta Election. Mr. J. W. Withers in Reply. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 7

Sir,--I think in justice to myself and those who were good enough to volunteer their support, had I wanted it, at the recent election of a member for Parramatta, a few words are…

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The Victorian Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 4

As soon as the interest of our own elections is over we shall begin to take interest in the elections to be held in a few weeks in Victoria. The GILLIES…

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The Victorian General Election. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A special Gazelle was issued to-day proroguing Parliament until Match 15, when it will be dissolved. The general elections take place on Friday, March…

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Polling Dat

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 5

First elector: I see Want is returned. Second elector: .What, already? First elector: Yes. Second elector: Good gracious; my word they do travel now a days. Why it was only a few days ago he went to…

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Corrupt Elections

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 3

The extensive frauds in the last election have given cause for a good deal of popular discussion all over the Union. Before the election an attempt was made in New York State to introduce the…

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The General Elections. the Bogan

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 6

DUBBO, Wednesday.-The polling has been brisk during the morning in Dubbo. Over 500 electors. have recorded their votes here. The candidates, so far, most in favor are Messrs…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 9

The following elections have taken place:— ALBURY.—Alderman George Arthur Thompson was elected Mayor. BALLINA.—Mr. Street has been elected Mayor,…

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The Sectarian Cry and the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 9

Sir,—Mr. Buchanan, in dealing with the utterances of Sir Henry Parkes, has displayed his usual ability. We all know what to think of the so-called Catholic conscience. Pray, why do they stand apart from the…

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The General Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 7

The polling took place in eight electorates yesterday, returning altogether 15 members. The returns received last night were incomplete, and as regards several of the seats the issue seemed to be doubtful. So far as…

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Yesterday's Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 4

YESTERDAY the Protectionists almost recovered the losses they made on Saturday, and, assuming that they have won a seat at Wilcannia and…

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Carcoar Election. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 7

Sir, -- The Foreign-trade party have small cause for exultation over the result of the above election. The Protectionists have polled about 150 votes more than at…

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The Parramatta Election. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 7

Sir, -- I was very much surprised on reading the report of the Parramatta election in the DAILY TELEGRAPH by the manifest unfairness exhibited to Mr…

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The Victorian General Election. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Anti-Chinese League held a meeting in the Trades-hall to-Night and decided only to support those candidates at the coming general elections who were…

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The Elections. Our Political Barometer

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 5

A large and at times excited crowd of people again assembled in front of The Daily Telegraph office last night for the purpose of seeing the election returns posted. Polling took place…

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