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Politics & elections, 1891

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Election of Mayor. ALD A. STEPHEN, J.P., Elected. a Fresh Start

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 7

On Friday evening of last week a special meeting of the Municipal Council, convened by the Council Clerk, was held in the Council Chambers for the purpose of electing a…

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Mayoral Elections. Popularity of Catholic Aldermen

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 15

THE popularity by of our Catholic citizens in municipal life is pretty well shown by the number who have been re re elected to the office of Mayor in many of the most important towns of the colony…

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The Canadian Elections. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Feb. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 9

In the Canadian elections now proceeding, Messrs. Mackenzie, Blake, MacDougal, and other prominent Liberals retire, refusing to support an anti-British policy…

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The Canadian Elections. London, Feb. 12

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 408

It is expected that, as the result of the general elections now taking place in Canada, the Government of Sir John Macdonald will have a majority of at…

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The Bishopric of Northern Queensland. Canon Barlow's Election Vetoed

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

Trouble has arisen in connection with the appointment of a successor to Bishop Stanton in the Bishopric of Northern Queensland. Bishop Stanton having resigned the see in…

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Canadian Politics. the General Election. Ministerial Victory

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 12

LONDON, February 12,—It is confidently anticipated that when the result of the general elections now taking piaee in Canada becomes known it will be found…

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The Canadian Elections. the Charge of Conspiracy

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1891 · page 4

LONDON, February 21.—In spite of the charge made by Sir John Macdonald, the Canadian Premier, against the leaders of the Opposition, that they have been…

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The Canadian Elections. a Good Fighting Chance. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Feb. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1891 · page 5

Despite the charge made by Sir John Macdonald, the Canadian Premier, against the leaders of the Opposition that they are connected with a conspiracy to annex…

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The M' Kinley Tariff. the Senate Elections. London, February 23

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 5

The elections for the United States Senate so far show a majority of successful candidates who are opposed to the M' Kinley Tariff Bill. It is now regarded as certain…

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The United States Elections. Adverse to the M'kinley Tariff Act

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1891 · page 5

London, Monday.--The elections for the United State Senate, as far as they have proceeded, show a majority of members who are adverse to the M'Kinley Tariff…

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The Federal Convention. Election of the Western Australian Delegates. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1891 · page 7

Last evening the delegates for Western Australia to the Federal Convention were elected by Parliament. The choice of the Council fell upon Mr. J. W. Hackett and Mr. J. A. Wright, that of…

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Public Opinion. Municipal Elections. (To the Editor of the " Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 February 1891 · page 3

Sir,-- Will you kindly give the following information in your paper:-- For the first municipal election after incorporation, what are the qualifications required by a ratepayer…

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The Canadian Elections. Further Charges of Conspiracy

Evening News · Thursday 26 February 1891 · page 4

LONDON, February 25.—The excitement caused by the charges of conspiracy made against several public men continues. The Hon. C.H. Tupper, the Dominion Minister…

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The Newton Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 February 1891 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Thursday.--It is considered a certainty that Sir George Grey will be returned unopposed for the vacancy in the Newton (Auckland City) electorate caused by the…

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Late Eastern News. Arrival of the Guthrie. Hurricane in Torres Straits. Cession of Hong Hong to Britain. Jubilee Celebrations. Japanese Houses of Parliament Destroyed by Fire. General Chinese News. The Namoa Pirates. The Guthrie as an Excursion Steamer

The Australian Star · Friday 27 February 1891 · page 6

THE E. and A. Co.'s steamship Guthrie, under the command of Captain Neil Shannon, arrived in port last evening, and after having been cleared by the health officer…

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The Canadian Election

Evening News · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 4

LONDON, February 27.—The Hon. Wilfrid Laurier, Q.C. (East Quebec), and two other Liberals, have been elected unopposed…

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Cablegrams. (From Our Correspondents.) the Canadian Elections. London, Feb. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 9

Mr. Laurier and two other Liberals have been elected unopposed…

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The Canadian Elections. London, Feb. 18

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 464

Sir John Macdonald, the Canadian Premier, speaking at Toronto, charged Sir Richard Cartwright, one of the loaders of the Opposition, with a…

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Labour Candidates As Aldermen. To the Editor of the Australian Workman

The Australian Workman · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 2

Sir,--Permit me to call your readers' attention to one of the stepping-stones in the right direction of Labour's ultimate triumph. There must be large numbers of our workmen who are ratepayer…

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Canadian Politics. the General Election, Both Parties Confident

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 February 1891 · page 12

LONDON, February 19.—The excitement in connection with the Canadian elections continues. Messrs. Mackenzie, Blake,…

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