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Politics & elections, 1895

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North Sydney Elections

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 3

At a meeting of ratepayers held last evening at the Federal Hotel it was decided to request the permission of the following gentlemen to submit themselves as…

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Boorowa Election. Murrumburrah

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 5

Considerable excitement is being manifested over the coming election for Boorowa. Four candidates are spoken of, viz., Messrs. J. A. Mackinnon, late member for Young…

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The Darlington Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 11

The Mayor of Darlington (Alderman Spring) retiring by effluxion of time, it has been necessary to appoint another alderman to act as returning officer at the approaching…

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The Approaching Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 11

Tuesday, February 5, has been fixed as nomination day in connection with the approaching municipal elections, and nomination papers of intending candidates must…

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Tee Approaching Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 4

ALDERMAN SPARKS has signified his intention of retiring from the Borough Council of Parramatta at the end of his three years’ term, which…

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Municipal Elections. Balmain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1895 · page 6

The interest in the approaching municipal elections in Balmaln is as yet only of a quiet character, though already there are evidences of a probable contest in each of…

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Our Special Cables Political Crisis in England. Rumored Resignation of Sir William Harcourt. Dissolution of Parliament Imminent

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Monday, 1 p.m. -- The "Pall Mall Gazette" published a sensational statement with regard to the Government, but with some reserve…

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Municipal Elections. Retiring Aldermen

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 3

Aspirants for municipal honors are already active in the various suburban and country municipalities. In many places retiring aldermen have notified their…

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The Country. the Burrowa Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1895 · page 6

BURROWA. Monday. -- Mr. J. M. Toomey, labor candidate for Burrowa, held a meeting on Saturday. Mr. W. B. Pitt, formerly chairman to Mr. Slattery's committee…

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Victorian Parliament. the Retrenchment Bills. the Position of the Government. Adjournment of the House

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly to-day the Elections and Qualifications Committee reported on Mr. L. L. Smith's petition against the return of Mr…

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Municipal. North Sydney Election

Evening News · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 3

Mr. J. M. Purves, a candidate for the representation of Victoria Ward in the North Sydney Municipal Council at the annual election on the 7th proximo,…

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Ashfield Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 3

Preparations are being made in earnest for the forthcoming municipal elections. So far as the Ashfield Council is concerned, only two opposition candidates to a present…

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The Burrowa Election. ME. D. O'connor Entertained

Evening News · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 4

BURROWA, January 9.-Mr. Daniel O'Connor arrived here on Tuesday evening via Binalong. He was met by the leading gentlemen of the district and most…

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Country News. (From Our Correspondents.) the Burrowa Election. Burrowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 8

Mr. Kenneth Mackay addressed a large meeting of the electors last night in the Mechanics' Institute, Alderman Ryan, in the absence of the Mayor, presiding. On the motion of Mr. F. W. Hum[?]…

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The Mornington Election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 7

The election for Mornington, in which Mr. Downward was returned at the head of the poll by a majority of three votes over Dr. L. L. Smith, has been declared null and void by the…

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Municipal Election. North Sydney Contest. Mr. Purves's Candidature

The Australian Star · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 2

Mr. J. M. Purves, who intends contesting Victoria Ward in the ensuing municipal elections at North Sydney, addressed a meeting of the ratepayers in the…

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The Boorowa Election. Mr. Mackay's Candidature. WALLENDBERN

The Australian Star · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 6

A strong committee is being formed to secure the return of Mr. Kenneth Mackay, the protectionist candidate for Boorowa, and the feeling is prevalent that he will be…

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Municipal Elections. Cabramatta and Canley Vale

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 6

Aldermen Westacott and Simpson retire by effluxion of time at the end of the current municipal year. The forthcoming election will be the first which has taken place…

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Newfoundland. Terrible Destitution. Houses of Parliament Broken Open. the Stores Looted

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. Many of the people of Newfoundland are in a terrible state of privation. At the capital, St. John's, mobs of men are parading the streets and…

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News by Cable. Newfoundland. The Financial Crisis. Terrible Destitution. Attack Upon Parliament House. The Stores Looted

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 4

LONDON, January 9.-Many of the people of Newfoundland are in a terrible state of privation. At the capital, St. John's, mobs of…

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