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Politics & elections, 1892

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Malpractice at Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 10

The secretary of the National Association of New South Wales (Mr. W. Epps) writes as follows: -- "At the present time, when the efficiency…

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Auburn Borough Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1892 · page 3

MR. W. Ewart called a meeting at the Cumberland Hall on Monday night, and there was a crowded house. He made a good practical speech, and was listened to with…

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An Irish Parliament. Motion in the House of Commons. the Ulster Convention

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Night.--Mr. Alexande Blaine, member for South Armagh, has given notice in the House of Commons of a motion in favor of the establishment of…

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British Politics. Septennial Parliaments. An Irish Parliament. The Small Holdings Bill. LONDON, April 9

The Australian Star · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night a motion for the repeal of the law providing for septennial Parliaments was defeated by 46 votes. The Conservative press, referring…

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The Works Committee. the Recent Election

Evening News · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 2

It is well known in political circles that the Assembly was at its worst when, the day before rising, it proceeded with the election of the Works Committee. The bill which created this…

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The Victorian General Elections. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 5

Following the dissolution of Parliament them has been increased activity in electioneering matters throughout tho country, and candidates are actively canvassing the various electorates…

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The Bogan Election. Nyngan

The Australian Star · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 6

A requisition has been presented to Mr. O'Halloran, of the WESTERN PEOPLE, requesting him to stand for the seat rendered vacaut by the death of Mr. Cass,…

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The Victorian Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 4

The progress of electioneering in Victoria, so far as it has gone, seems to indicate nothing so clearly as a widespread condition of political hesitancy and…

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Queensland Parliament. Kanaka Labor Question

Evening News · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 4

BRISBANE, Tuesday. -In the Legislative Assembly last night the Pacific Island Laborers Extension Bill was considered in committee. Sir Samuel Griffith moved an amendment in the…

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Queensland. Parliament. the Black Labor Bill.--the Leprosy Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day Sir Samuel Griffith moved the second reading of the Supreme Court Bill, which was carried after slight…

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Parliament of Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Sir Samuel Griffith moved the second reading of the Supreme Court Acts Amendment Bill. He explained that the bill dealt for the most part with the…

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The Country. the Bogan Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 5

DUBBO, Monday.--In connection with the Bogan election nearly a dozen names are mentioned as candidates to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Cass, but as the…

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AUBURN. First Municipal Election. The Polling

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 2

THE polling for the election of the first nine aldermen for the newly-formed Borough of Auburn, took place in the Auburn Hall on Saturday. Mr. Hodd acted as…

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Queensland Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wednesday.-The Pacific Island laborers and Leprosy Bills were received by the Legislative Council from the Assembly last night and read the first time. A bill for the suppression…

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Queensland. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly today Sir Samuel Griffith gave notice that be would move to-morrow for leave to introduce a bill for the construction of railways…

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Victoria. the General Election. Nomination of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE Tuesday.--The nominations of candidates for the forthcoming general elections were lodged to-day. There is a very formidable list, no less than 217 being…

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Parliament of Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 7

In the Legislative Council to-day, the Pacific Island Labourers and Leprosy Bills were received from the Assembly and read the first time. A bill for the suppression of indecent…

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Politics in Victoria. the General Election. Four Ministers Returned

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-The nominations of candidates for the general election for the Legislative Assembly were received yesterday, when the following members of…

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The General Election in Victoria. the Nomination Day. Four Ministers Returned Unopposed. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 7

The nominations of candidates for the general election for the Legislative Assembly were received to-day. The following members of the Ministry were returned unopposed:—J. A. Peacock,…

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Victorian Elections. Nominations. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 5

The nominations for the Legislative Assembly elections were received yesterday. Four Ministers, Messrs. M'Lean (Chief Secretary), Graham (Minister for Works),…

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