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Politics & elections, 1894

3,775 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 189

No. 6.—To John Hindle, Esq., The Sanctimonious Candidate for Newtown-Erskize. Or any Kind Constituency Wishing to adopt a Political Simpleton

Truth · Sunday 13 May 1894 · page 3

My dear HINDLE, Or, seeing that we have the same object in view, should I not say, Brother Hindle, I am glad to think there is very little chance of…

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No.5.—To Frank Cotton, Esq., M.P. Candidate for St. Peters

Truth · Sunday 13 May 1894 · page 3

My dear COTTON,—From a dusty street corner in Nymagee to a sung office in Cas[?]-street, Sydney (No. 39) is a far cry, but, you, m y dear Cotton,…

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Truth's Letters to Public Men. Eminent and Other Wise. Mostly Otherwise. No. 4.—Thomas Hose, Esq-Candidate for Argyle, or Anywhere

Truth · Sunday 13 May 1894 · page 3

My Dear ROSE,—There are occasions when a shopman has to undrape and diape afresh the dummy figures in his shop window. As the stockeeper…

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Truth's Letters to Public Men. Eminent and Otherwise. Mostly Otherwise. No. 3—To Sir Henry Parkes, G.C.M.G., Candidate for St. Leonards

Truth · Sunday 13 May 1894 · page 4

Dear SIR HENRY,—I note by the daily press that you are once more in the breakers of political notoriety; and that you are still a[?]cted…

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South Australian Elections

Evening News · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Monday.—The election of two members for the Central District to the Legislative Council took place on Saturday. There were six candidates, the result of the polling being as…

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Balmain Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 3

The election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in the representation of the South-west Ward in the Balmain Council, in place of Alderman D. H. Easton, resigned, took place on Saturday. There…

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South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Legislative Council Election. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 5

The election took place yesterday of two members for the Central District in the Legislative Council. There were six candidates, two of them being direct labour representatives…

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The Forthcoming General Election. Glebe Electorate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 6

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. M. Keene, Wilson Miller, W. Miller, R. Miller Oakes, Goldsmith, Patrick, J. Thurston, C. Thurston, F. Smith, Clewes, Robertson, L. Levy, and others, waited upon…

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General Election. Mr. T. H. Barlow at Waverley

The Australian Star · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Barlow, who will contest Waverley as a protectionist at the coming general election, addressed a very largely attended meeting at the Tea Gardens on…

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South Australian Election. Adelaide

The Australian Star · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 5

The election to the Legislative Council of two members for the Central District was held on Saturday, resulting in the return of Mr. H. Adams (Labor) with 3542 votes and…

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Municipal Notes. Municipal Election at Balmain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 3

A poll for the election of an alderman to fill an extraordinary vacancy in the South-West Ward. Balmain, was taken on Saturday, the candidates being Messrs. J. H…

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The General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Barlow, who is a candidate for the representation of Waverley addressed a large gathering of the electors from the balcony of the Tea Gardens Hotel on…

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South Australia. the Legislative Council Elections. Return of a Labor Member

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1894 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--The election to the Legislative Council of two members for the Central District was held yesterday. There wore six candidates. Messrs. H…

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Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 4

The business to be taken in the Assembly to-day relates to adjourned debates on motions and private members' bills. The first matter is the resumption of…

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The Forthcoming General Election. the Minister for Public Instruction at Bathurst. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 6

The Hon. F. B. Suttor, Minister for Public Instruction, addressed his constituents to-night in the School of Arts Hall, which was well attended. Mr. J. Rutherford occupied the chair, and on the…

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The Canadian Conference. Farewell of the How. F. B. SUTTOR. Taking Leave of his Constituents. He will Contest the Seat at the Approaching Election--The Policy of the Ministry--Benefit of Protection. BATHURST

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 3

The largest and most enthusiastic meeting over held in the School of Arts Hall was addressed last night by the member for the district, the Hon. F. B. Suttor, who received…

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Labor Candidate for Newcastle. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 8

The selection of a stranger from Sydney in the person of a Mr. Arthur Griffith as the labor league candidate for Waratah has excited considerable surprise and no small…

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General Elections. Denison

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 8

A meeting of the supporters of Mr. A. J. Kelly, M.L. A., was held at the American Hotel, Ultimo-street, last evening. Captain Napier (chairman of the Balmain New Ferry…

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The List of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 6

We published on Saturday a list of candidates who have announced their intention of seeking election to Parliament at the forthcoming general elections. Since then…

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The General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 6

Mr. T. W. Taylor addressed a large meeting at the Enfield Council-chambers on Saturday night. The Mayor of Enfield occupied the chair. The candidate spoke in…

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