Double Voting at the City Polling Booths
THE central committee of the National Party took a very proper step yesterday in deciding to ask the Government to abolish the polling booths…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Politics & elections, 1889
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"Parliament's a Failure!"
Mr. G. M. Pitt crystallises his opinions on the political situation thus: "Parliament is a perfect failure. Parkes spent two years receiving pay and making great speeches, and it all ended in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parliamentary Contests. Sir Henry Parkes at St. Leonards. a Great Reception Two More Candidates
On Monday evening Sir Henry Parkes addressed the electors of St. Leonards at the Centennial Hall, St. Leonards. The chair was taken by Mr. Molyneux, and some time before the hour…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Election Holidays
In connection with the forthcoming general election, the Government has decided to grant to the employes of the various departments throughout the colony half a day on nomination day and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The General Election. Preparations for the Battle. the Local Option League the Good Templars
Now that the writs have been issued for a general election, all parties are buckling on their armor for a keen political contest. Party feeling runs high on both sides, and every nerve is being…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Candidates
Messrs. J. Nobbs, F. Farnell, D. Dlae, and J. R. Linsley have been accepted by the Central Freetrade Association as the freetrade candidates for Central Cumberland; and will also be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The General Election
A meeting of the Cabinet took place yesterday, and the Ministers held a long consultation with reference to a number of matters connected with the general election. Most of the members of the Government will visit…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The General Election. Parkes at St. Leonards. His "Gentleness of Disposition." Sir Hercules Robinson Gives Him a Character. Hornsby Burns to Run with Him. Mr. David Buchanan at Balmain. the Western Campaign
SIR. HENRY PARKES, a candidate for the representation of St. Leonards, addressed a meeting of his constituents last night in the Centennial Hall, St. Leonards. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Elections. the Ex-premier's First Deliverance. the Temperance Party and the Publicans
With the publication of the dates for the nomination's and the dates upon which the polls will be taken in the various electorates, the political atmosphere has been cleared…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Drink Question and the Elections. Local Optionists Claim the "Balance of Power." Publicans Assert the Right of Self-preservation
To the minds of the majority of people in this country the political campaign upon which we are about to enter will be regarded above everything in the light of an opportunity for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Candidates
Mr. Purser has decided to retire from the contest for Central Cumberland. The supporters of Alderman G. Clubb will hold meetings to-night at Hearn's Bald Face Stag, at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The General Elections. Departure of Ministers. the Local Option Meetings
Yesterday, it may be said, the election cam[?]gn was fairly opened. Both parties have to a [?]ge extent selected and organised the candidates the are to be brought forward for the several…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Orange Candidates
It has been rumored that certain candidates are to be supported by the Loyal Orange Institution. We are, however, in a position to statE that the Grand Lodge has issued no directions to its…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The General Elections. Dibbs's Ministry
Mr. Edward M'Evoy, of 44, Abercrombie-street, South Sydney, wishes he could congratulate Mr. Dibbs on the formation of his Ministry as a whole. Doubtless, he says, the choice made of Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Parliamentary Elections. PROTECTION
A general meeting of members of the Balmain Protectionist Association, was held at Dicks Hotel, on Saturday night to consider the claims of candidates for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The General Election. Mr. David Buchanan at Balmain
In accordance with announcement Mr. David Buchanan addressed the electors of Balmain from the balcony of Mr. Lean's Hotel on Monday evening. There was a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Clergy, &c., and the General Elections. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—As many suggestions have recently been made in your paper with reference to the duties of the clergy I venture to add another for their consideration, viz., that they should at the present time preach election…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Elections and Payment of Members. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—In view of the impending elections it behoves all electors who have the welfare of their country at heart to exercise with due deliberation and thoughtfulness the important privilege they enjoy. Amongst the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The General Election
Yesterday was a busy day in political circles. The time for the commencement of the struggle draws nigh, and much remains to be done on both sides before the arrangements are complete. Candidates for country…
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