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Politics & elections, 1890

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The Imperial Parliament. Lojndon, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 7

Mr. W. H. Smith, the leader of the House of Commons, has stated that the Government intends to submit to Parliament a motion to secure the earlier closing of the…

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A Conservative Conference. Impending Dissolution of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--The Government have summoned a conference of the leading members of the Conservative party, the meeting to take place on Thursday…

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The British Parliament. a Dissolution Expected. LONDON, March 19

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 5

The statement that it is intended to dissolve the House of Commons shortly has been reasserted. It is probable that Lord Salisbury will threaten a dissolution unless…

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The Dissolution Of'the British Parliament. London, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 7

Mr. W. S. Caine, M.P., states that Mr. Goschen, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is in favour of the Imperial Parliament being dissolved after Easter…

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Caucus Politics. the Nationalist Club and the General Election. a "Confidential" Circular. the Rich Men to Be Rallied Against the Working Classes. Funds to Be Raised for a "Machine." the Squatters to Be Scared. Cartoonery and Buffoonery to Be Enlisted. Press Articles to Order

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 3

A Copy of the following extraordinary "confidential" circular, from which we omit only the name of the gentleman who has drawn up the propositions contained in it, has come into our…

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The Hastings and Manning Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 8

Mr. W. H. Vivian is holding meetings throughout the Hastings and Manning electorate in the freetrade interest. Mr. H. Mackinnon is holding meetings also in the protectionist interest. The election is expected…

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Manning and Hastings Election. Opening of the Campaign. TAREE

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 2

Mr. Vivian, who is a candidate for the coming election, addressed meetings at Wingham on Monday night, and at Marlee last night. He had a good number of hearers. The…

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THE S.A. General Election. Policy of the Government. Protection and Taxation of Land Monopolists. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 4

The South Australian Parliament was dissolved yesterday, and the writs for a general election are now being issued in two batches. The nominations for the first lot…

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The Election of a Bishop of Sydney. Meeting of Bishops and Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1890 · page 4

The bishops of Australia, together with the members of the committee appointed by the recent general synod to assist in the selection of a bishop to fill the vacant see of Sydney, met…

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British Parliament. the Expected Dissolution

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1890 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The statement that it is intended to dissolve the House of Commons shortly has been re-asserted. It is probable that Lord Salisbury will…

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The British Parliament. (From Our Correspondent.)

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1890 · page 6

LONDON, March 19.—Sir. W. H. Smith, the leader of the Government in the House of Commons, has given notice of his intention to submit a motion to the House,…

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Cablegrams. (From Our Correspondents.) the Imperial Parliament. London, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1890 · page 7

Mr. W. H. Smith, the leader of the House of Commons, has stated that the Government intends to submit to Parliament a motion to secure the earlier closing of…

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News by Cable. Our Derby Candidates. a Rasping Gallop

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1890 · page 4

LONDON, March 19, 6.25 p.m.—A rasping gallop was done by the Hon. James White's Derby colts, Kirkham and Narellan, at Newmarket to-day, in the presence…

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Grafton Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Friday 21 March 1890 · page 2

GRAFTON, Thursday.--In the contest for the extraordinary vacancy for the East Ward Mr. Michael Rush defeated Mr. Jas. Trent by 26 votes…

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The Protectionists and the Next Elections. Proposals for " Working" the Country

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1890 · page 5

An evening contemporary last night published what is described as a "confidential" circular issued by Mr. H. Tennent Donaldson, political secretary of the National or…

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The Election of a Bishop of Sydney. a Majority for Canon Smith

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1890 · page 4

The bishops of Australia and Tasmania, together with the committee appointed by the Sydney synod, resumed their deliberations yesterday with the object of electing a bishop to…

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Protection in South Sydney. Mr. Edmunds on Henry George. A Free-trade Ruse. Riding for a Fall--An Election Imminent--Protectionists Ready and Eager

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 March 1890 · page 2

A LARGELY-ATTENDED open-air meeting was held last night in Abercrombie-street, under the auspices of the local branch of the Protection League. Alderman Kippax…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, March 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1890 · page 7

The Irish Land Bill will be introduced in the House of Commons on Monday. The motion for the second reading of the Tithes Bill will be taken on Thursday…

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The Manning Election. The Candidates Campaign. TAREE

The Australian Star · Monday 24 March 1890 · page 6

Mr. Hugh M'Kinnon had a splendid meeting at Tinonce last night, and has received a grand reception everywhere. In reply to questions he expressed himself…

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The Hastings and Manning Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1890 · page 8

Mr. Vivian addressed the largest meeting of electors ever held here, except at the nomination of candidates, in the Agricultural Hall, the large building being crowded. The Mayor occupied the chair. The…

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