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Politics & elections, 1894

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N.S.W. Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 13

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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The Approaching Session of Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 15

A meeting of the Cabinet was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Colonial Secretary's office, lasting from 4 till 6. The chief matter dealt with was the settling of the date for the calling of…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, Jan. 3

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 41

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 three…

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The General Election. Coming Candidates

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 11

It is announced that efforts are being made to induce Mr. F. B. Freehill, M.A., to contest the metropolitan division of Belmore at the approaching general election. Mr…

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Political. Parliament to Meet on the 17th the Intentions of the Opposition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 16

AT a meeting of the Executive Council on Tuesday, which was presided oven by the Governor, a proclamation was issued further proroguing Parliament from Tuesday, January 16, to…

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Water and Sewerage Board Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 5

The election of a city alderman to fill the vacancy on the Water and Sewerage Board, caused by the death of Alderman J. D. Young, took place at the Town Hall…

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Randwick Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 11

Mr. W. J. Larmour, the popular proprietor of the Coogee Aquarium, has announced that, complying with the request of a large number of residents and ratepayers of Coogee…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 5

Alderman H. C. G. Moss, of Manly, is a candidate for Warringah. Mr. W. H. Mannell is a candidate for Darlington as a freetrader…

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The Granville Electorate. Intending Candidates. Their Opinions on Hatters Political.THE Labor League’s Actions. a New Political Creed

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 2

Daring the past few days a representative of this paper waited upon a number of gentlemen in the electorate who take an interest in political affair to glean a synopsis of their…

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Truth. Sunday January [?] the Curse of Parliament

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1894 · page 1

THREE weeks have now elapsed since Parliamentary business was suspended in New South Wales: and although that period of political repose is too brief…

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The Policy to Be Advocated. a List of Liberal and Able Candidates. Unequalled Opportunity for Advertisers

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1894 · page 4

NEXT general election promises to be one of the most momentous ever held in Australasia. Great issues will binge upon it, and for weal or woe the result will…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 6

There is very little evidence of excitement in Balmain this year over the approaching municipal elections, and a contest is unlikely, so far as can be ascertained, in either…

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The Coming General Election. Getting Ready for the Fray. a Busy Day for the Chief Electoral Officer

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 4

As Gilbert has it-- Every boy and every girl that's born into tho world alive Is either a little Liberal or else a little…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 5

BALRANALD, Saturday.--Mr. O'Donnell, a delegate from the Broken-hill Trades and Labor Council, held a meeting here last night to advocate the claims of a labor candidate…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

Respecting the municipal elections in Redfern, Waterloo, Alexandria, and North Botany, a correspondent writes as follows: The elections out this way are creating but little excitement. At…

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The French Elections. Increased Republican Vote

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 4

LONDON, January 8.— The French election returns show a Republican gain of 18 seats in the Senate. MM. Challemel-Lacour, Floquet, and Peytral have been re-elected…

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The General Election. a Free- trader at Gosford. GOSFORD

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 3

On Saturday night Mr. J. M. Conway, a candidate for Parliamentary honors, addressed the electors from the balcony of Mr. Cain's Fern Tree Hotel, Gosford. Mr…

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The Coming General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

We are informed that Dr. Fred. Marshall, of Elizabeth-street, Hyde Park, has, on the requisition of the Kempsey Freetrade Association, consented to contest the Macleay…

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French Elections. Return of Leading Statesmen

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--MM. Floquet, Challemel-Lacour, and Peytral, leading French statesmen, have been re-elected members of the Senate…

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Work of Parliament. Forecast of Legislation. Decisions of Cabinet. Estimates and Legislation-- Mining On Private Lands and Bank Notes Bills -- Other Measures -- Land Bill

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

The Cabinet held a meeting yesterday evening, at which the work of the coming session, to commence on Wednesday next was under consideration. The session will…

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