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Politics & elections, 1893

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

PADDINGTON.-Mr. Cranes, who is contesting Glenmore Ward, addressed a large meeting at the corner of Sutherland-street on Friday, and dwelt at length upon local matters and the…

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A Void Election

Evening News · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 4

LONDON, February 6.-At the bye-election for the Cirencester Division of Gloucestershire on October 13, caused by the death of Mr. A. B. "Winterbotham (Gladstonian), the…

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South Sydney Election

Evening News · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 4
Also in The Australian Star, The Daily Telegraph

At the request of a large number of influential citizens, the Mayor (Alderman Manning) has to-day consented to contest the vacant seat for South Sydney in the protectionist interest. Mr…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

BALMAIN.—A large meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. John Adams, who is opposing Mr. Burt for the South-east Ward, was held at Fred. Allen's London Hotel on Saturday evening. Mr…

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The South Sydney Election. Mr. Flowers' Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 7

Mr. F Flowers, one of the candidates for the vacancy in the representation of South Sydney in the Legislative Assembly, addressed a large meeting in the Protestant Hall last evening. The president of…

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The Cirencester Election. the Election Declared Void. London, Feb. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 5

The bye-election for the Cirencester Division of Gloucestershire, in which there was a recount of votes, has been declared void, Colonel Chester Master…

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Municipal Elections. Darlington

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

In this borough an unusual interest is being evinced in the forthcoming municipal elections, and competing candidates' committeemen are energetically canvassing…

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South Sydney Election. Mr. Flowers' Meeting

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 7

A largely-attended meeting of the electors of South Sydney was held last night in the Protestant Hall for the purpose of hearing the views of Mr. F. Flowers, the labor…

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A Unique Election. London, February 6

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

The scrutiny of the votes cast in the Cirencester election shows that the number of votes for each candidate was equal. A second poll will take place in consequence…

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Halifax Election. London, February 6

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

Mr. Shaw-Lister, Liberal, and Mr. Arnold, Conservative, have been nominated for the vacant parliamentary seat at Halifax…

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Labor Leagues Preparing for an Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 5

In connection with the present uncertain position of Parliamentary affairs, the Newtown Labor Electoral League, on Friday evening, adopted the following resolutions:--…

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The Political Position. Statement in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 6

When the Legislative Assembly met there was unusual excitement owing to the understanding that the Premier intended to make a statement as to the intentions of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 7

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 5

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Mr. HUMPHERY presented a petition from the City Bank for leave to introduce a bill to alter the title to the "City Bank of…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 7. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Mr. JOHN DAVIES moved the adjournment of the House to draw attention to…

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A Useless Parliament. Motion for Dissolution

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 3

Mr. R. B. Wilkinson has given notice of his intention to move in the Assembly 1. That this House is of opinion that no useful legislation can be passed by the Legislative Assembly as at…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT. Mr. DAVIES moved the adjournment of the…

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PARLIAMENT. Tuesday, FEBRUARY 7. Legislative Council. Mr. Davies and the Assembly. Opinions of the Press

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 3

MR. JOHN DAVIES moved the adjournment of he House to draw attention to statements made in the public press and in the other chamber on his conduct as a member of the Council. Hon…

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Parliament and " the Daily Telegraph." the "Doubt and Confusion" of the Council. the Alleged Threat to "Stuff" the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 5

During the course of a discussion in the Legislative Council last evening, originated by Mr. Davies, who moved the adjournment of the House to make a personal explanation,…

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