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Politics & elections, 1891

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Opening of Parliament. In West Australia. PERTH

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 January 1891 · page 6

The first Parliament in West Australia was opened to-day with the usual ceremonies…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1891 · page 6
Also in The Australian Star

NORTH SYDNEY.—Under the auspices of the North Sydney branch of the Amalgamated Navvies and General Laborers' Union, an open air meeting was held, on Sunday afternoon, to…

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West Australian Parliament. The Governor's Speech. PERTH

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 5

The Governor, sir William Robinson, opened Parliament at 3 o'clock yesterday. In the course of his opening speech his Excellency referred to the difficulties which…

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West Australia. Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech-- a Proposed Loan

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 5

PERTH, Tuesday.--Parliament was opened to-day by Sir William Robinson. Shortly after [?] o'clock his Excellency attended the Legislative Council Chamber, and after the usual…

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Opening of the Western Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 8

Parliament was formally opened to-day. The Governor's speech stated that Ministers were alive to the importance of a vigorous though prudent policy of public works. After careful consideration,…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 6

ROCKDALE.—A meeting of Mr. E.J.C. Bryant's supporters in Rockdale Ward was held last night, when the candidate fully explained his view. He was well received, a vote of confidence…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 8

Mr. S. A. Beehag, B.A. (Sydney), is announced as a candidate for aldermenic honours for Scarborough Ward at the approaching Rockdale municipal elections. Other candidates mentioned are…

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Municipal Matters. Paddington Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 7

THE forthcoming elections in the borough of Paddington are likely to cause more than usual interest, as all the seats are to be contested, and an amount of personal feeling…

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Municipal. the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 6

Last Monday night a large meeting was held at North Sydney in support of the candidature of Mr. George Waite. A strong committee was formed and a platform adopted thus:--1. All…

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Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.--Parliament will be opened by Commission on Friday. It is expected that the first fight will be over the Speakership. Mr. W. Holies ton, it is almost…

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Fire in Japan. Houses of Parliament Destroyed. London, January 21

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 5

It is reported from Japan that the Japanese Parliamentary Buildings have been destroyed by fire…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 6
Also in The Australian Star

LEICHHARDT.—In the report of Mr.Young's meeting it was said Mr.Young went through the statements made by Mr. Pritchard, all of which, Mr.Young said, were not correct, having been…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 8

A public meeting of the ratepayers for S[?]borough Ward, Rockdale, was held at Clune's Hotel, Arncliffe, on Tuesday night. Mr. [?]ard presided. Mr. Thomas Evans, one of the candidates,…

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Parliament of Western Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1891 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly last night an address of thanks was passed to the Governments of the Australian colonies, New Zealand, and Tasmania for their cervices in connection with the…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 23 January 1891 · page 3

Intending candidates and their supporters would do well to remember that nominations must be lodged with the returning officers of the various municipalities not later than Monday…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 23 January 1891 · page 5

MARRICKVILLE.—Mr.C.J.Danahey has entered the field for the North Ward, and has addressed two meetings of the ratepayers during the week, being favorably received. Mr.Danahey is an…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1891 · page 7

There is an unusnal amount of local interest taken in the forthcoming municipal elections at North Sydney. Of the 21 aldermen who are to retire, a large number seek re-election; yet there will only be six vacancies to…

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The Hartlepool Election. Election of a Gladstonian Liberal. [Bt Cablb.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Jan. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1891 · page 5

Mr. Furness, the Gladetonian Liberal candidate, was elected for Hartlepool by a majority of 298, defeating the Unionist candidate, Mr. Grey. Mr. Furness…

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