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Politics & elections, 1895

3,233 stories in Sydney's papers · page 74 of 162

Till This Wordy War Is Over. An Election Lay

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 July 1895 · page 5

From the North and South, and Centre, from the East and from the West, They are buzzing out like locusts on a pasture hunting quest…

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Electioneering Gossip

Truth · Sunday 14 July 1895 · page 3

What price "Colonial Close?" Mat Harris is a dead bird for Denison. Premier Reid leads the N.S.W. Free Labor Party…

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The Premier and the Detective. Abusing His High Position. An Electioneering Dodge. Mr. G. H. Reid endeavors to placate an Opposing Elector by interfering in the Police Department

Truth · Sunday 14 July 1895 · page 5

WHEN a deputation of electors waited on Sir Henry Parkes to urge him to oppose Mr G. H. Reid for King Division, the "Daily Telegraph" made satiric allusion to…

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Election "D.t's." "D.t." Thursday, July 11

Truth · Sunday 14 July 1895 · page 5

King is essentially Democratic, though not a strong Radical constituency…

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Racing Reflections. At Randwick. Cup Candidates. Derby Notions. A Holy Crank. The Rogue's Badge. Betting Systems. Advice to Flash Sports

Truth · Sunday 14 July 1895 · page 6

As Mr. Clibborn has thrown open the course proper for the use of the Randwick trainers, we may expect to see some of the candidates for spring handicap honors tested before…

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A Holiday on Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

"Como" writes urging that polling day should be declared a public holiday. Unless this be done, he is convinced that a very large number of electors will be…

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The Elections. Suburban Candidates

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

Mr. F. E. M'Lean, the selected freetrade candidate, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting on Saturday evening from Chapple's balcony, at the corner of…

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The General Election. the Campaign in the Country. List of Candidates. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) Araluen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 5

Mr. Chapman addressed a crowded meeting of the electors last night, and he had a good reception, and a unanimous vote of confidence was carried. Mr. Bruce was chairman. The candidate strongly…

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The Elections. Protectionist Candidates. Latest Selections. Opposition to Mr. Reid's Nominees Spitting the Vote -- Illness of Messrs. Lyne and Crick

The Australian Star · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

Mr. John Forsythe, the protectionist nominee for Young, is a well-Known local tradesman. Mr. A. K. Holden has been selected by…

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British Politics. The General Election. Unopposed Candidates. London, July 12

The Australian Star · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

Thirty-five members of the House of Commons have been returned without opposition. They represent 22 Conservatives, seven Liberal Unionists,…

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The Elections

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 5

Mr. Samuel Bradley, who contested Redfern in the freetrade interest at the last general election, has decided to again contest the electorate on exactly the same…

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The Coming Elections. From a Woman's Point of View

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 3

"Bless them bothering old 'lections," the Labor member's wife to her bosom friend and next door neighbor, to Whom she was conversing…

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The Elections. Sir H. Parkes's Candidature. Meeting To-day

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

A meeting of friends and supporters of Sir Henry Parkes in his candidature of the King Division of the city was held at Vickery's Chambers, Pitt-street, this…

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City Candidates

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

Opposite O'Brien's Hotel, Abercrombie street, on Saturday night, Mr. J. V. Hanrahan, independent protectionist candidate for Phillip Division, addressed the…

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The Elections

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

Mr. Alexander Milne, Mayor of Balmain, has been selected by the local protection league to stand for North Balmain in the interests of protection…

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Country Candidates

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

Mr- W. H. Vivian, who is opposing Mr. Frank Clarke for the representation of the Hastings and Macleay, addressed a meeting of 500 electors at Kempsey on…

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The Elections

Evening News · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 6

Mr. John See, who so far is unopposed for Grafton, addressed 300 electors in the School of Arts, Grafton. The candidate was accorded a unanimous vote of…

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Selected Labour Candidates. Over 50 Seats Costested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 8

The following is a complete list of pledged labour candidates selected by the different branches of the Political Labour League up to the present time. It is prob[?]ble that eight or tea other electorates,…

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Protectionist Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 8

Mr. A. K. Holden has been selected as the protectionst candidate for Singleton, and Mr. John Foray the ior Young. Mr. J. J. Dalton, barrister-at-law (son of Mr…

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Elections in Great Britain. Many Conservatives Returned. Defeat of Sir William Harcourt. the Ex-chanoellor Pelted by the Mob. Mr. A. J. Balfour Re-elected. the Marquis of Lorne Returned. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, July 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 July 1895 · page 7

The general elections to the new House of Commons are now taking place throughout Great Britain. The following have been returned unopposed:-…

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