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Politics & elections, 1891

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The Canadian Elections. the Question of Reciprocity

Evening News · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 4

LONDON, February 28.—It is openly announced in Canada that Mr. Wiman, one of the leading members of the Opposition, has obtained the written pledges of over 70…

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The Canadian Elections. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 5

It is stated in Canada that Mr. Wiman, one of the leading members of the Opposition, has obtained the written pledges of over 70 prominent members of the United…

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

The Australian Star · Monday 2 March 1891 · page 3

Sir,-- As you have given the law on the first elections for a municipality, perhaps you or some of your readers would kindly say what judicial decisions, if any, are there…

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Opening Proceedings. Election of Sir Henry Parkes As President. Monday, March 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 2

The first meeting of the Australasian delegates to the Federation Convention was commenced at 11 o'clock in the Legislative Assembly Chamber. The Hon. JAMES MUNRO, Premier and…

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Municipal Matters. Paddington. Angry Aldermen. The Corporation Laborers. Electioneering Eloquence or Friendly Philanthropy?

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 7

Alderman Dillon was voted to the chair at the fortnightly meeting of this council last night, in the absonce of the Mayor at the Federation banquet, and an apology was…

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Canadian Elections. Mr. Cartwright's Cards. London, March 2

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 6

Mr. Cartwright, leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Parliament, has expressed himself as an advocate of Free-trade on the American continent, especially between…

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The Canadian Elections. Macdonald's Supporters. London, March 2

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 5

The general elections in Canada are being fought most vigorously. It is estimated that the Premier, Sir John Macdonald, will return to the Dominion Parliament with a…

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The Elections in Canada

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 March 1891 · page 6

LONDON, Monday. -- In the general elections in Canada it is estimated that Sir John Macdonald will have a majority of nine…

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The Elections in Canada

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.--In the general elections in Canada it is estimated that Sir John Macdonald will have a majority of nine…

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Election of Mayor of Prospect & Sherwood

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 4 March 1891 · page 3

ALDERMAN PATON was unanimously elected Mayor of Prospect and Sherwood yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon…

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The Canadian Elections

Evening News · Thursday 5 March 1891 · page 4

LONDON, March 4.—The Hon. W. Laurier, Q.C., member for East Quebec in the Dominion House of Commons, in addressing a meeting of electors, urged that…

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The Canadian Elections. Independence or Annexation. Both Sides Confident? [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, March 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1891 · page 5

Mr. Laurier, one of the Liberal leaders in the Canadian House of Commons, declared in the course of a speech during the doctoral campaign that the Liberals…

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Mr. Parnell and the Irish Party. Notice of the Meeting of Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 7

The following letter, signed by Mr. Parnell, appeared in the Dublin FREEMAN:- Dublin, Jan. l8th, 1891. Dear Sir,- Permit me through your columns to…

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Alleged Bribery in Parliament. a Solicitor's Costs. How Bills are Passed. Strictures by the Chief Justice. Should be Dealt With by Another Tribunal

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 6

BEFORE the Full Court this afternoon the matter in which Mr. P. H. Sullivan's (solicitor) bill of costs in connection with Oakey Park Coal Mining Co., refused by…

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The Canadian Elections. Victory of the Conservatives

Evening News · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 4

LONDON, March 6.—The Canadian elections have resulted up to now in a majority of over 20 in favor of Sir John Macdonald and his supporters. In addition to…

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The Canadian Elections. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 520

It is stated in Canada that Mr. Wiman, one of the leading members of the Opposition, has obtained the written pledges of over 70 prominent members of the United…

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What Price This "Push" at the Next Election ?

The Bird O' Freedom · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly of New South Wales may now very fairly be described as " The Chamber of Horrors." P. J. Holdsworth's forthcoming volume…

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North Sydney Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 5

THIS morning, before the court in Banco, Mr. G. James, instructed by Mr. George Wallace, moved for and obtained a a rule calling upon William A. Blackstone…

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Canadian Elections. Return of Premier Macdonald. Result of the Poll. Ministerial Majority of 19. LONDON, March 6

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 5

The results of the Canadian general election polling are now coining in, and show that the Government is leading by a steady majority…

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General Cable News. Mr. Parnell and English Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--Mr. C. S. Parnell, M.P., has announced his intention of interfering with the general election in England, and of running Parnellite candidates in the districts…

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