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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1892

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The British General Election. a Liberal Forecast

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 15

MR. Francis Schnadhorst, the secretary of the secretary Liberal Federation, we learn by cable, February ll, estimates that the Liberal Party will have a majority of 30 at the next general…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 10

BOURKE.—A meeting of the council was held on Thursday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. The late Mayor, Mr. Alderman Gray, was unanimously re-elected for the current…

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Granville Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 2

A SPECIAL MEETING convened for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the municipal year 1892-3, was held in the Council Chambers, Carlton-street, Granville, on Tuesday evening…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council, held on Thursday afternoon, ald: Gee. Mc Credie was, on the motion of Ald. T. MUSTON, seconded by Ald. NOLLER,…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 7

A SPECIAL meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Monday afternoon for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current municipal year…

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Rookwood Municipal Elections. The Nominations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 6

THE official nomination of candidates for the positions of aldermen and auditors for the first Borough Council of Rookwood took place at the Albert…

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Ermington aud Rydalmere Council. Election of Mayor. A Happy Family—The Hatchet Buried

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 7

A SPECIAL meeting of the above Council was hold at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. M. Williamson) and…

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Borough of Granville. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Borough Council of Granville was held at the Council Chambers at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday for the purpose of electing the…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1892 · page 7

CAMDEN.—Alderman Charles T. Whiteman was unanimously elected Mayor last night for the current year. A vote of thanks, carried by acclamation, was unanimously accorded to the ex-Mayor,…

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Mayoral Election

The Australian Star · Monday 15 February 1892 · page 5

COOTAMUNDRA.--Alderman J. J. Miller was elected Mayor for the ensuing year. Alderman Matthews, the retiring Mayor, was nominated also, but the show of hands…

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Parliament. Monday, February 16. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. LYNE, in reply to Mr. GORMLY, said…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Monday, February 15. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 6

Mr. DIBBS, in reply to Mr. JOHNSTON, said that each coastal river pilot was supplied with sufficient plant in the shape of boats, lifebelts, etc., to meet the demand of…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Monday, February 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Wr. DIBBS, in answer to Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald for Mr. Johnston, said each pilot on the coastal rivers…

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News by Cable. Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 4

LONDON, February 15.—The Conservative candidate, Mr. Wilcox, has been elected unopposed for the seat in the House of Commons, vacant by the death of Mr. E…

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West Sydney Election Booth

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 5

Before the Full Court this morning Dr. Donovan, on behalf of the plaintiff in Seamer v. Simpson, moved for a rule nisi for a new trial of the action. It will be…

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The Municipal Elections. Election of Mayors

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 5

BURROWA. -- Alderman Joseph Jerome was elected. COOTAMUNDRA. -- Alderman J. J. Miller was elected. COONAMBLE. -- Alderman George Cobb was elected…

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Parliament. Monday, February 15. Legislative Assembly. the Divorce Extension Bill Read a Third Time. Progress with Private Measures. a Good Night's Work. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Temora to Hillston Railway

Evening News · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 3

Mr. LYNE, in answer to Mr. Gormly, said the report of the examiners on the proposed railway line from Temora to Mandamar, Cud[?]ellico, and Hillston, would, it was expected, be received…

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Death of Members of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.--The death is announced, from influenza, of Mr. F. A Hankey, the Conservative M.P. for the Chertsey Division of Surrey…

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Imperial Parliament. a Dissolution at Easter

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.--It is estimated that at the approaching general election 16 labor candidates will be returned as members to the House of…

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Labor Candidates. at the General Election Estimated Success of the Party. LONDON, February 15

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 6

It is estimated that at the approaching general election labor candidates will be returned to the House of Commons in at least 16 constituencies throughout…

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