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Politics & elections, 1895

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Political Stew (Irish.) the Un-spotted Candidate From Boggy Swamp Addresses the Electors

The Bird O' Freedom · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 4

We have just received news from Boggy Swamp, via Cow Flat, that Mr. Lucas O'Toole, the local butcher, is up in different interests. Mr. O'Toole is prosecuting his…

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Amongst the Candidates

The Australian Workman · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 3

Oh, what a bable of sounds arises Messrs. Leather-Lungs are on stumps and balconies yelling open-mouthed to the free and independent electors ; and the latter appear to…

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Phillip Division. Mr. Meagher's Meetings. A Popular Candidate

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 3

Two very large and enthusiastic meetings were addressed by Mr. R. D. Meagher in Phillip Division last evening. The first was held at Brown's Hotel, Belvoir…

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The Election Campaign Sir George Dibbs at Tamworth. Excellent Meetings. TAMWORTH

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 6

Sir George Dibbs had splendid meetings at Winton, Somerton, and Moor Creek, also last night at West Tamworth, where, after the ejection of a foreigner named Schwartz…

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The Election Campaign. in the Constituencies. Iv

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 10

In electing to stand for the King Division in opposition to Mr. Reid, Sir Henry Parkes displays an amount of courage worthy of a better cause. Seeing that at…

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The King Division Election. Sir Henry Parkes Comes Out. Some Adjectives for the Premier. Endorsement of the Council. "The Press Prostituted."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 10

Sir Henry Parkes replied yesterday to the requisition asking him to stand against the Premier for the King Division. A large number of persons assembled in…

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Mr. D. O'connor in the Gipps Division. Why He Seeks Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 10

At the Federation-hall, Harrington-street, Mr. Dan O'Connor (F.) last night addressed the first public meeting in connection with his candidature for the Gipps Division of the…

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Meetings of Candidates. Mr. Goodlet at Ashfield. an Independent Freetrader

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 10

Mr. John H. Goodlet, who is out as an independent freetrader, addressed a meeting of the electors of Ashfield at the local School of Arts last evening, Mr. Joseph Abbott presiding…

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The Annandale Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 11

Mr. W. S. Cortis explains that while at Mr. Mahony's meeting at Annandale on Saturday night he spoke generally in support of the views expressed by the candidate, he, at the…

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Cowra Candidates at Mandurama

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 11

MANDURAMA, Friday.--Mr. L. Bungate (L), a candidate for Cowra, addressed the electors here last night. He touched on the planks of the labor platform, and upheld the policy…

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The National Policy of the Freetrade and Liberal Party:-- Freetrade Federation. Land Value Taxation. the Referendum and Upper House Reform. Selected Freetrade Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 3

In order to ensure a triumphant success for the Freetrade and Liberal party, it is absolutely necessary that electors throughout the country, who…

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Second Edition. Britiish Elections. Members Returned Unopposed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 9

LONDON, Friday, 1 p.m.--The following have been returned as members of the House of Commons without opposition:--…

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The General Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 37

July 8. —It is a good thing that the advanced woman does not bet, as I hear that the women suffragists confidently counted on getting their oar in at the next general…

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Cable Messages. British Politics. the New Ministry. Further Appointments. Election Addresses. Lord Salisbury's Programme

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 13

Cables received during the week announced the following further appointments to the British Coalition Ministry:—…

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The Candidates

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 14

A very large number of candidates have already been announced, and every day sees some new aspirants added to the number. The central committees of the…

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The Elections. Issue of Writs

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 14

The writs for the election were issued from the Colonial Secretary's Office on Saturday, and in the meantime telegraphic instructions as to dates, &c., were…

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Granville Election Retirement of Alderman Kay

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 7

In connection with the above election as have received the following letter from Mr. Alderman W. Kay :— Owing to the phenomenal rush of business…

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THE Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers' Advocate, with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times and Weekly Advance. Parramatta, July 13, 1895. the Election Manifestoes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 4

Manifestoes galore are in evidence everywhere—but that of the Ministerialists (to wit, the long-winded screed of the Premier's) is the only one that is adapted to…

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The Fruitgrowers Make a Move And Select a Candidate for Sherbrooke. Mr. Thomas Pye Selected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 6

A MEETING was held in St. Andrew's schoolroom, Seven Hills, on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Fruitgrowors Association, to chose a fruitgrowers' candidate…

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An Election Riot. a Lively Time at Newtowk Three Arrests

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 July 1895 · page 5

One of the most exciting meetings of the present campaign was that held at Newtown Bridge last evening in the interests of Mr. H. C. Shaw, B.A., the Protectionist…

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