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Politics & elections, 1894

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Parliamentary Election. London, April 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 9

A bye-election for the representation of Mid-Lanarkshire in the House of Commons took place yesterday. Mr. Caldwell (Liberal) was returned by a…

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Transit Commission Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 3

At a large meeting held last night at the Temperance Hall those present, after hearing the views of Mr. A. J. Kelly, M.L.A., unanimously decided, on the motion of Mr…

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A Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--A Parliamentary by- election took place yesterday for the Third Division of Lanarkshire, Scotland, when Mr. Caldwell, the Liberal candidate, was…

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The General Election. Alderman A. H. Scouller at Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 6

Alderman A. H. Scouller, who during the Soars 1892 and 1893 so successfully occupied the Mayoral chair in the Marrickville Council, and who, having been requisitioned…

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The General Elections. Mr- Ambrose Hallen at Baulkham Hills. a Quiet, Attentive Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 3

On Tuesday night last, from the balcony of Mr. Stephens’ hotel, Baulkham Hills, Mr. Ambrose Hallen addressed an open-air meeting of electors—and others. Business was commenced…

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Transit Election

Truth · Sunday 8 April 1894 · page 3

SIR,—As your paper has always taken a deep interest in the welfare of the Licensed Drivers of this city, perhaps you will allow me to make a few comments on the circular…

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Control of Tee Police. the Transit Election. to the Editor of Truth

Truth · Sunday 8 April 1894 · page 5

PERSISTENT rumors are rife that Mr. Fosbery retires shortly, and several gentlemen are named as bis probable successor. That Mr. Fosbery will leave shortly appears SIR,—In your last issue you speak of Mr. A. Kelly, M.P., as likely to have a walk over for the election of Transit Commissioner. As a licensed cabman of many years standing, I…

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A Reporters Strike. Boycotting a Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 April 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--A peculiar strike has occurred at Buda-Pesth, the capital of Hungary. The Parliamentary reporters were…

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Reporters on Strike. Hungarian Parliament Boycotted

Evening News · Monday 9 April 1894 · page 4

LONDON, April 7. A peculiar strike has occurred at BudaPest, Hungary. The Parliamentary reporters were recently excluded from the members' lobbies,…

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Costa Rica Packet Case. Petitions to Parliament

Evening News · Monday 9 April 1894 · page 4

LONDON, April 7. The Earl of Jersey, in the House of Lords, and Sir Charles Dilke, in the House of Commons, have presented petitions on behalf of the owners and crew…

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The New Zealand Licensing Elections. a Prohibition Wave. (From Our Correspondent.) Wellington, March 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 April 1894 · page 3

During the past week, and for several weeks preceding it, the colony has been in the throes of an election only second to the general election, and in many instances even more bitterly fought…

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The General Election. Alderman A. T. Pringle at Burwood

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 April 1894 · page 5

Alderman A. T. Pringle, one of the candidates for Burwood at the next election, addressed about 500 of the electors on Saturday evening from the balcony of the…

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New Zealand News. a Shocking Death. Onchunga's Lady Mayor. Insanitary State of the Borough-- Loss of the Ketch Gratitude--The Labor Conference--Restriction of Chinese --Female Compositors--A Maori Parliament--Prohibition and Clubs

The Australian Star · Monday 9 April 1894 · page 5

The following items of news are taken from Auckland files to hand by the last mail :-- William Shand, employed at Stratford and…

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The Waitemata Election. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 April 1894 · page 5

The election of a member for Waitemata took place to-day, and resulted in the return of Mr. Massey, the Opposition candidate. All the returns are not yet to hand, but he is known to have…

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Public Opinion. the Coming Election. (To the Editor of the " Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 April 1894 · page 2

Sir,--We are on the threshold of an electoral struggle, and I impress upon all the insignificance of the approaching war cries, "protection" and "free-trade," in…

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The General Election. Messrs Cotton and Hindle at Newtown. a Lively Meeting. the New Labor Platform

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 April 1894 · page 6

Messrs. Cotton and Hindle, Ms.P., addressed a large meeting at the Newtown Town-hall last night. Mr. J. T. Fitzgerald was voted to the chair…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 April 1894 · page 7

As soon as the Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon the President announced that his Excellency the Governor had assented to the Bank Notes Bill. There being no fotmal business on…

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Tasmanian Parliament. a Political Crisis

Evening News · Wednesday 11 April 1894 · page 3

HOBART, Wednesday. The second reading of the Land Tax Bill was moved in the Assembly yesterday by Mr. Henry, who made a violent attack on the Legislative Council. The leader of…

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Parliament. Tuesday, April 10. Legislative Council

Evening News · Wednesday 11 April 1894 · page 3
Also in The Australian Star

The President took the chair at 4.30 o'clock. MINING ON PRIVATE LANDS. This bill was further considered in committee. On clause 35 Mr. KING withdrew his…

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