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Politics & elections, 1894

3,775 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 189

General Election. Newcastle and District. Innumerable Candidates. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 5

As was generally expected the abolition of the £40 deposit has opened a way for the entrance of candidates who, under other circumstances, would not have been heard…

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The Wesleyan Parliament. Important Conference Results. a Basis of Union Adopted

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 5

The new Bishop of Grafton and Armidale said one of the true things often uttered in jest when he remarked the other day, of ids appointment from Victoria to a New…

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Dynamite in the Argentine Republic. Plot to Blow Up the Parliament House. London, May 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 5

A plot has been discovered at Buenos Ayres, capital of the Argentine Republic, to blow up the Parliament House and the Bourse by means of dynamite…

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English Election Expenses

Evening News · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 4

LONDON,May 26.—In the House of Commons today a resolution was carried by a majority of 127 affirming that the expenses of elections should be paid out of the local…

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Expenses of Elections in England. London, May 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night a resolution was carried by a majority of 127 affirming that the expenzes of elections shall be paid [?]t of the local…

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Paddington Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 6

Sir,—At a meeting of the Paddington Protection Association I. with three other gentlemen, was nominated, to be submitted to a duly-advertised meeting of the protectionist electors of the electorate…

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Forthcoming General Election. Pyrmont Division

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 6

A large and euthusiastic meeting was held on friday night at Elder's Hall, to support the candidature of Mr. J. G. Carter. Mr. M. Morrison, who was in the chair, asked those present to form…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 5

The polling took place on Saturday in the Northern District for the election of members to the Legislative Council, this being the last election of this year's campaign. The two retiring…

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The Paddington Protectionists. Alderman White the Selected Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 6

A meeting of protectionist electors of Paddington was held on Saturday evening at the local Town-hall. Mr. J. M'Coy presided, and about 30 persons were present…

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The General Election. Mr. Barton Contests Randwick

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 6

Mr. Burton on Saturday received a strong requisition from electors of Randwick, asking him to contest that seat at the coining general elections. He has also had…

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South Australia. Legislative Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--Polling in connection with Northern District Legislative Council elections was held on Saturday. The aggregate figures, as far as they have…

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Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 4

Among the matters which will claim the attention of hon, members in the Assembly to-day may be mentioned the following:-- Truck Bill, second reading: Navigation Act…

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Improvements at Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 4

In his speech at North Shore on Tuesday last Sir Henry Parkes stated that the cost of additions to Parliament House amounted to between £28,000 and £30,000. The…

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Parliament House. Statement by Parkes

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 8

In a recent speech to the electors of St. Leonards Sir Henry Parkes, with that glorious disregard of thousands which is supposed to be characteristic of him, spun…

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Paddington Wants. Aldermen and Politics. The Elections Cause a Stir. Unusual Concern for the Ratepayers --A Free-trade Candidate Wants Protection for the Local Unemployed

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 8

Considering that Paadington Council has three aldermen who are aspirants to Parliamentary honors it is hardly surprising to find the business paper filled with motions…

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The Orange Electorate. a Labor Candidate in the Field. ORANGE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 3

On Monday evening Mr. Otto Jaeger, a working miner, who has been selected by the miners at Lucknow, addressed a large audience from the balcony of the Federal…

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General Election. Land Division. Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, M.L.A. A Straight-out Protectionist

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 3

Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., addressed a meeting of the electors of Lang division of the city of Sydney in the Old Masonic Hall, York-street, last night, Mr. C. H…

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A Unique Election. Rydalmere and Ermington Council. Ratepayers and Rates

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 3

Mr. Thomas Smith, a former candidate for the vacant seat in the Rydalmere and Ermington Municipal Council (caused by the non-attendance of Alderman T. M…

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The General Election. Mr. Chanter, M.L.A. MOAMA

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 6

Mr. Chanter, M.L.A., attended a large meeting of his supporters here last evening and addressed them at length on the land question, dealing also with other subjects…

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The General Election. Darlington

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 May 1894 · page 6

Mr. W. H. Manuell the freetrade candidate, addressed a public meeting at the Royal Hotel. Abererombie-street, on Friday last, Alderman W. J. Richardson in…

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