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Politics & elections, 1894

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Manly Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 5

The sewerage scheme in Manly is apparently being taken up very seriously on account of the present very heavy burdens of the borough amounting to over £54,000, which some of the…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 4

GOSFORD, Saturday.--Mr. F. Cotton, M.P., and Mr. J. M. Conroy paid a visit lo Gosford and Wyong on Saturday. Mr. Conroy has announced his intention of…

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New Zealand. Election Petition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Saturday.--A petition has been lodged by Mr. Edwards, solicitor, on behalf of a number of petitioners, against the election of Sir Robert Stout, on the grounds…

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An Infernal Machine. the Greek Parliament Attacked

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--An infernal machine was thrown at the Parliament Mouse' at Athens yesterday. The explosion of the machine was prevented…

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Greek Anarchist. an Infernal Machine at Athens. Attempt on Parliament House

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 4

LONDON, January 1.— An infernal machine was thrown at the Parliament House, Athens, yesterday. The explosion of the machine was prevented…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 4

KEMPSEY, Monday.--In reply to an invitation Mr. W. H. Koran of Sydney states that owing to private reasons he must decline to contest the Hastings and Macleay…

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The Meeting of Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

A proclamation was issued on Tuesday further proroguing Parliament until Wednesday, January 17, when it is summoned to assemble for the dispatch of business at 12 noon…

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Imperial Parliament. the Parish Councils Bill

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 4

LONDON, January 2.—The Unionists have agreed to assist in passing the Parish Councils Bill by the 19th instant; the Government having undertaken to modify clauses…

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Political. Parliament to Meet on the 17Th Inst. the Premier's Views. the Intentions of the Opposition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

At a meeting of the Executive Council held yesterday afternoon, which was presided over by the Governor, a proclamation was issued further…

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Political. the Coming General Election

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 6

"Point of Order" writes: We haven't much doing in the unions held of a night now, and those that do meet either do so to "receive subscriptions" from the members—those who pay—or…

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The Next Elections. Mr. Hassall for Moree

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 6

It is the intention of Mr. Hassall, M. L. A., to contest the Moree district at the next general elections. He has received strong assurances of support, and so far there is no…

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New Zealand. Election Petition Against Sir Robert Stout. Bets and Buggies

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.--An election petition has been lodged against Sir Robert Stout's return for Wellington. It is alleged that Mr. Logan, as Sir Robert Stout's agent, gave…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

CONDOBOLIN, Tuesday.--Messrs. J. J. Kane and Thomas Brown were nominated on Saturday to contest this constituency as labor league representatives…

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Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 6

LONDON, January 3.— It is reported that the Government proposes to limit the debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne at the opening of next session to…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, Jan. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 5

It is reported that the Government proposes to limit the debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne at the opening of nest session to three…

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New Zealand News. by To-day's Mail. a Mother's Sacrifice. Electioneering Petitions-- State of the Labor Market-- Immigration and Emigration-- Shocking Stabbing Affray

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 5

The following items of news are taken from New Zealand files to hand by to-day's mail:-- At the inquest on the woman Sullivan,…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 5

Mr. A. B. Adnam, of Pitt-street, desires us to state that he cannot see his way to comply With the request of a number of the electors to contest Petersham…

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The Election Petition. Sir Robert' Stout's Defence

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.--In regard to the election petition against the return of Sir Robert Stout for Wellington, on the ground that he and his agents made bets on the…

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Water and Sewerage Board Election

The Australian Star · Friday 5 January 1894 · page 6

Alderman P. Buckle, of Sydney Municipal Council, has been chosen to represent the council on the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board in the room of the late…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 January 1894 · page 6

A committee meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. Leonard Dodds was held on Wednesday last at the School of Arts, Neutral Bay, Mr. M'Knight, Mayor of…

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