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Politics & elections, 1895

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Municipal Nominations and Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

ADAMSTOWN.—East Ward: J. Sheedy, W. Morgan, and M. Leyden, South Ward: R. Adams, T. Hetherington, J. Fisher, and R. Wunall. For North Ward no nominations have been sent in…

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Municipal Elections. Paddington

The Australian Star · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 8

Mr. G. W. Hughes-Childers, one of the candidates for Glenmore Ward, addressed a very large meeting of ratepayers on Wednesday evening at the Windsor Castle…

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The Municipal Elections. a Civic Candidate. The Newtown Campaign. The Candidate for O'Connell Ward. Mr. F. G. Trescott's Career. History of His Famous "Opp Beir" Factory

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 2

One of the Candidates for O'Connell Ward, in the Municipality of Newtown--Mr. F. Trescott--has had rather an eventful career, and his success in life is such proof positive…

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Aldermanic Elections. The Candidates and Their Prospects

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 2

Next Tuesday, the 5th instant, is nomination day for the aldermanic elections throughout the electorate. In many cases the retiring aldermen will…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 11

BEGA.—The following were nominated:—Aldermen;E. J. Pell, Richard Gentle, R. W. Hughes, John Spence. Alderman Peter Manning, who has been in the council since its inesption, retires, Auditors;…

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Notes of the Week. The Election for Burrowa

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 219

For the seat vacated by Mr. Slattery, Mr. Kenneth Mackay has been returned by a majority of 99 votes over Mr. James Toomey. Mr. Mackay is a protectionist, as was his predecessor; but the…

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Meetings of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 6

Mr. George Davidson, who is a candidate for election for Middle Ward, Paddington, held a committee meeting at Fox's Royal Hotel on Thursday evening, Mr. Carty…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Ordinary Meeting.THE Pennant-street Bridge Expose Parramatta-granville Boundaries. Money Votes on the Eve of Elections. Tenders for Valuing. the “No-access to Books” Clause. Who Is to Blame Fob This “Error?” Proposed River Works. the Mayor Farewells. an “Inopportune” Proposal

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 3

The general meeting of the Borough Council of Parramatta was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. W. Withers, J.P.), Aldermen…

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The Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 10

On Monday evening, at the corner of Locas-street and Park-road, Messrs. Harrison and Gifford addressed a large meeting of electors; Alderman H. T. Jones and Mr. L E. Ives…

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Municipal Elections. Marsden Ward, Parramatta. Mr. DeLow in the Field. Municipal Finances and White Elephants. a Sombre Prospect. the Storm-water-drains Special Rate

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 8

Sir. DeLow, one of the candidates for the representation of Mar[?]den Ward, in the Parramatta Borough Council, addressed the ratepayers from the balcony of the Woolpack…

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The Burrowa Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 42

The Burrowa election has resulted is the return of Alexander Kenneth M'Kay (protectionist), who defeated James Morton Toomey (labor). The voting was: M'Kay…

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The Parranmtta Municipal Elections. Mr. Dc Low's Candidature. An Interesting Speech

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 2

Mr. R.H. Dc Low, one of the candldates dor Marsden Ward, addressed a unmerous gathering of ratepayers from the balcouny of the Woolpack [?] on Tuesday evening. He…

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The Municipal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 February 1895 · page 4

CONSIDERING the importance of the functions entrusted to the local Municipal Councils, and the large powers possessed by those bodies, the…

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Municipal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 February 1895 · page 4

MR. N. W. MONTAGUE, who is a candidate for the extraordinary vacancy in the representation of Fairlight Ward, of Manly, has issued an address to the ratepayers, which…

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The Service. Straight Talk About the Departments., V.—the Works. a Bad System—Incompetent Men Keep Out the Competent—Costly Gaols Without Prisoners—Treasury Looting , by "Our Respected Fellow Townsman and Representative in Parliament,"

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 February 1895 · page 5

THE magnitude of the evils surrounding our present Public Works administration suggests the idea that the system itself is more to blame than any particular…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1895 · page 6

ALEXANDRIA.—On Friday evening Mr. William Yates, one of the candidates for the West Ward, held his first meeting, and addressed the ratepayers from the balcony of Mr. B. Lafuria's Stepney Hotel. The…

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Municipal Elections. The Nominations

The Australian Star · Monday 4 February 1895 · page 3

The following nominations have been received for the suburban councils Auburn.--North Ward, W. Ewart and O, W, Small; East Ward, T. Taylor and…

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Indictment Against the Government. Some Opinions of Sir Henry Parkes. the Failures in the Ministry. Why Parliament Should Be Abolished

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1895 · page 5

Though Sir Henry Parkes is prepared in his lighter moods to deny the soft impeachment, yet it is well known that he is a careful reader of the daily papers. Nothing…

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Hawkesbury College. Candidates Foe Admission

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1895 · page 6

For the five vacancies in connection with the Hawkesbury Agricultural College there were 23 candidates who came up for the entrance examination held recently…

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Municipal Elections. To-day's Nominations

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1895 · page 5

CAMDEN.-E. W. C. Furner (Returning Offiper): H. P. Reeves, F. H, Burne, C. T. Whiteman, Jas. Frier. Auditors: W. R. Copper and W. Whiteman returned…

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