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Politics & elections, 1893

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Our Political Life. Charge of Criminal Libel. Arrest of Mr. John Ferguson. Members Parliament Prosecuting. Four More Informations to be Sworn. PARRAMATTA

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 5

There was considerable excitement in town last night over the arrest of Mr. John Ferguson, editor of the Cumberland Times, for alleged criminal libel. The warrants…

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At the South Sydney Election

Evening News · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 6

Louis Blanchfield, 27, laborer, was charged before Mr C. Delohery, S.M., at the Central Police Court Tuesday with having attempted to steal £1 16s 3½d and a knife from Amos Flanders…

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Parliamentary Election. Gladstonian Victory

Evening News · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 4

LONDON, February 14.—The election of a member to the seat in the House of Commons for Pontefract, vacant by the succession of the late member, Captain the Hon…

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The Pontefract Election. Return of a Home Ruler. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 7

The election for Pontefract, in the House of Commons, took place yesterday. Mr. Reckitt, a Home Ruler, polled 1228 votes, and Mr. Shaw, Conservative, 1165,…

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LEICHHARDT. Election of Committees

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 3

The first meeting for the present municipal year was held on Monday. The following councillors were present:--Cropley (Mayor), Young, Ferris, Hearn, Colebrook,…

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The Hexham Election. London, February 14

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 6

Messrs. Richard Clayton, Conservative, and M'Innes, Liberal, have been nominated for the parliamentary vacancy in the representation of Hexham…

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Municipal Matters. Ashfield. Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 3

The first meeting of the Ashfield Council for the current municipal year was held last night. The Mayor (Alderman Brown) presided, and the other councillors present…

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South Sydney Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 5

There is a general feeling of satisfaction in political circles at the result of the South Sydney election, and it is considered that the election of Mr. Manning hat considerably…

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A British Election. Another Gain for the Liberals

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--An election took place yesterday for the Parliamentary representation of Pontefract, resulting in the gain of a seat for the Liberals. The late…

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The Municipal Election and the Water Question

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 2

THE advice tendered in these columns has been followed by the ratepayers of Parramatta, and our confident predictions have been verified by…

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The Irish Home Rule Bill. Introduced by Mr. Gladstone. Its Principal Provisions. Removal of Religious Disabilities. Constitution of the Irish Parliament. Two Elective Chambers. the Imperial and Irish Finances. Eighty Irish Members in the Commons. the London Papers on the Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.--Mr. Gladstone introduced his Irish Home Rule Bill into the House of Commons to-day, and made a long speech in explanation of its…

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The Municipal Elections. Results of the Polling

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 6

BLAYNEY.--Ah aldermen: T. H. Irwin, J. Clements, and P. M. Rossiter. Alderman Rossiter declined to take his seat in the council, as it is understood that an attempt will be made to upset…

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Victoria. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, business consisted almost entirely of the consideration of the estimates, and considerable progress was…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 15

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 6

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE CASE OF THE HOODS. Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR laid on the table a copy of the judge's notes in the Queen v…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock PAPER Mr. O'CONNOR laid on the table the Judge's notes…

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Parliament. Wednesday, February 15. Legislative Council. the Electoral Bill. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Ocean-steret Tramway

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 3

In answer to Mr. Hoskins, Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR said that the date on which the contractor for the engine for the Ocean-street cable tramway was required to hare his contract completed was…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 5

ALBURY.—George Henry Billson has been clected Mayor. ASHFIELD.—Alderman R. Stanton has been elected Mayor…

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South Sydney Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 4

Sir,—The election of Mr. Manning to the Legislative Assembly yesterday, as representing South Sydne, by the narrow majority of 23 with 1985 votes polled on his behalf, offers much food for…

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North Sydney. Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 3

A special meeting of the Borough Council of North Sydney was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the present year. There was a full attendance of…

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Municipal Matters. Marrickville. Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 3

A special meeting of the Marrickville Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the present municipal year. Present: -- Mr. A. H…

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