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Politics & elections, 1890

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Parliamentary Election. Nomination at Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 July 1890 · page 3

At noon yesterday, in accordance with the Speaker's writ, the nominations took place for the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the resignation of Mr. J. S. Hawthorne, a representative…

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The Bartlet Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.] Oberon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 July 1890 · page 6

It is reported here that Mr. T. R. Smith, Mayor of Penrith, will contest the Hartley election, and he is likely to be well supported…

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4 o'clock Edition the Hunter's Hill Municipal Case. Judgment Given. The Election Valid

The Australian Star · Friday 11 July 1890 · page 6

THE long ponding dispute with respect to the legality of the election of Alderman Gale, in the municipality of Hunter's Hill, was decided by Mr. Justice Foster in…

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Parliamentary Elections. Balmain

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 July 1890 · page 5

The nomination of candidates for Balmain, in room of Mr. J. S. Hawthorne resigned, was held yesterday at noon at the hustings, Balmain. Mr. Alfred Hancock, the returning…

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Tasmanian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 5

HOBART, Friday.-- In the Legislative Council to-day it was decided that the federal resolution's be consuiered next Tuesday In the Assembly two month's leave of…

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The Imperial Parliament. the Irish Land Purchase Bill

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 10

London, July 5. — The Select Committee of the House of Commons which was appointed to consider the procedure resolutions of the Government has by a majority of two rejected a report brought…

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POLITICAL. Parliament in Session. Council. Thursday, July 3

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 13

The President took the chair at the usual hour. DIVORCE EXTENSION. After a short discussion, the Divorce Amendement and Extension Bill was read a third time…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 3. Leave of Absence

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 80

Leave of absence for two months was granted to Mr. Edmund Webb. THE DIVORCE BILL. The debate on the motion for the third reading of the…

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The Balmain Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 16

THE nomination of candidates to fill the vacancy in Parliament caused by the resignation of Mr. J. S. Hawthorne took place on Thursday. Mr. J. S. Hawthorne was proposed for re election by Mr…

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Parliamentary Elections. the Namoi

Evening News · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 5

COONABARABRAN, Friday.-A surprisingly large and representative meeting was held in the Coonabarabran Mechanics' Institute, when it was proposed by Dr. Failes, seconded by Mr. Wright…

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The Hunter's Hill Municipal Case. Judgment Given. The Election Valid

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 6

THE long pending dispute with respect to the legality of the election of Alderman Gale, in the municipality of Hunter's Hill, was decided by Mr. Justice Foster in…

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Parliamentary Elections. Hartley

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 5

LITHGOW, Friday. -- Mr. John Norton arrived here by the mail train this morning and during the day has been making an active canvas of the town To- morrow night be speak in the…

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Parliamentary Elections. the Namoi

Evening News · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 6

NARRABRI, Monday.-Mr. Charles Collins, in response to a requisition, announces himself as a candidate for the Namoi election, in the freetrade interest. Mr. David Morgan Jones, of Walgett…

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The Hartley Election. a Poser for the Protectionists

Evening News · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 5

At the present moment the Sydney monopolists have their nominee in the Hartley contest loud in his mouthings in behalf of the people, and asking them to go for the enslaving principle of…

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Hartley Election. Address by Mr. John Norton. LITHGOW

The Australian Star · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 5

The fight for the vacant, scat of Hartley has now fairly begun, and each side is canvassing vigorously. M r. John Norton. the Protectionist candidate…

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South Brisbane Election. Address by Sir Samuel Griffith. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 4

Mr. Morry, the Liberal candidate for South Brisbane, addressed, the electors on Saturday, night, Sir Samuel 'Griffith presided and made a speech in support of Mr…

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South Brisbane Election. Sir Samuel Griffith on the Government

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 5

BRISBANE, Sunday.--Mr. Morry, the candidate for South Brisbane, addressed the electors last night. Sir Samuel Griffith was present and made a speech in support of Mr. Morry's…

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The Hartley Election. a Poser for the Protectionists

Evening News · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 6

At the present moment the Sydney monopolists have their nominee in the Hartley contest loud in his mouthings in behalf of the people, and asking them to go for the enslaving principle of…

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Parliamentary Elections. the Namoi

Evening News · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 5

WALGETT, Tuesday.-A large and enthusiastic meeting of the electors of the Namoi was held on Monday night in favor of the candidature of Mr. D. M. Jones, when a considerable quantity of…

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Parliamentary Elections. HARTLEY

Evening News · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 6

LITHGOW, Monday.-Mr. John Norton opened the political campaign in the School of Arts on Saturday night. Mr. T. Penna, president of the Miners' Union, occupied the chair. There was a…

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