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Politics & elections, 1891

2,679 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 134

The Canadian Election

Evening News · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 4

LONDON, June 6.—A motion censuring Sir Charles Tupper, High Commissioner in London, for the activity he displayed in connection with the recent elections…

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Labour Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 6

The officers of the various branches of the New South Wales Labour Electoral League are making every effort to return labour candidates to Parliament, and confidently anticipate to secure 25 seats…

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Local Balloting for Candidates. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 6

Sir,—A now and important departure has arisen in political organisation, mainly due, it is evident, to the practice adopted by the labour electoral leagues and incorporated in their rules. I refer to the practice of…

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Railway Men and the Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 6

The following is a copy of a letter which has been addressed to Messrs. J. Abbott, E. W. Molesworth, and N. Hawken, Ms.L.A., by the secretary to the Railway Commissioners:—" Gentlemen,—I have the…

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The Temperance Party and the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 6

Sir,—It is no secret wath many in some of our temperance associations, including our Good Templars and local optionists, that for some months past, since I landed in Australia last November, I have been…

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The Late Canadian Elections. London, June 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 5

In the Canadian House of Commons a motion was brought forward censuring Sir Charles Tupper, High Commissioner in London, for the activity he displayed in…

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Preparations for the Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 5

The following are the reports of the movements in the various electorates:— EAST SYDNEY. Six candidates for the suffrages of the electors of…

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Election Campaign. Meanness in Politics. An Ungenerous Premier. The Government Programme. Manipulating the Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 5

THE fight of the general elections is now fairly on. The Government, after great trouble, has arranged the elections in the manner best suited to themselves,…

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Election Campaign

The Australian Star · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 6

A meeting of electors of Balmain and Leichhardt, in favor of the principles of protection, was held in Dick's Hotel, Beattie-street, Balmain, on Saturday…

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The Candidates for the Premiership

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 4

The address of Sir Henry Parkes which appears in our advertising columns to-day contrasts vividly with the manifesto issued from the Protestant-hall last…

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Canadian Elections. a Vote of Censure Rejected

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 June 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday. -- The Canadian House of Commons, after a debate extending over three days, has rejected a vote of censure proposed against Mr. C. H. Tupper,…

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The General Election. Over 400 Candidates in the Field

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 5

The dates of nomination and polling and other particulars in connection with the general election were officially made known yesterday through the Government Gazette…

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The Coming General Election

Evening News · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 6

Such was the title of a discourse delivered by the Rev. G. W. Taylor in the Centenary Hall, York-street, on Sunday evening. Having taken his audience back to the dark past—3,400 years ago—…

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The General Election. Both Parties Active. Yesterday's Proceedings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 5

Beyond the fact of Sir Henry Parkes formally opening the campaign on the side of Ministerial supporters yesterday, there is not much of special interest to record. Sir Henry's speeches given…

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Election Campaign

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 6

Captain Walters, one of the candidates for Camden, held a splendid meeting at Bowral on Saturday evening; and received an enthusiastic vote of confidence. Mr. Jacobs…

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Local Balloting for Candidates. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 10

Sir, -- A new and important departure has arisen in political organisation mainly due, it is evident, to the practice adopted by the Labor Electoral Leagues and incorporated…

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Country Elections. Argyle

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 6

CROOKWELL, Monday. -- Mr. Edward Graham was chosen by the protectionist conference to-day to run with Mr. Rose for Argyle. The choice is generally concurred in here…

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Canadian Elections. a Vote of Censure Rejected

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 9

LONDON, Sunday. -- The Canadian House of Commons, after a debate extending over three days, has rejected a vote of censure proposed against Sir Charles…

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The Polling Day. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 June 1891 · page 6

Sir, -- I write to protest against Wednesday being selected as the polling day for the general elections for Sydney and suburbs, and also against that day being declared a…

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Dissolution of Parliament. Official Proclamation

Referee · Wednesday 10 June 1891 · page 6

This hour's the very crisis of your fate. Your good or ill, your infamy or fame, And all the color of your life depends On this important now.—D[?]…

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