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Politics & elections, 1896

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Transit Commission Election. Result of the Polling

Evening News · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 5

The polling for the election of two transit commissioners—one to represent the various suburban municipalities, and the other the licensed owners, drivers, ana conductors—proceeded…

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Scotland. John Morley Returnd to Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 6

The Tory Government is at the present time at the very height of popularity, and yet there are signs that the tide is already beginning to turn a little in favour of the Liberals. They have just…

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The Cowra a Election. the Popular Candidate Wins

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 9

MR. Phillips has been elected to Parliament as good old Denis Donnelly's successor. In returning thanks on declaration day, Mr. Phillips, after thanking all friends for their support,…

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The Queensland Elections. Attohney-general Byrnes Returned for Warwick

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 9

THE Hon. T.J. Byrnes, Attorney-General, has been elected for Warwick. On his arrival from Brisbane, Mr. Byrnes addressed the electors for over an hour at the Town Hall. The Mayor, Mr. Francis…

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Queensland Elections. BRISBANE, April 6

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 769

Saturday's elections were expected to strengthen the opponents of the Government, but the result in several cases has been a surprise. Of the 22 seats filled, five only were won by Ministerialists,…

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The Queensland Elections

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 749

There now remain only six seats to be contested in the Queensland elections, and the position of parties is pretty well determined. The last batch brought something of a surprise in the…

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The Cowra Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 18

COWRA, Saturday£The poll was declared at noon to-day from the courthouse verandah, the numbers being: Phillips 759 (P.), and Lamond 477 (F.); majority for Phillips, 282…

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South Australia. the General Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 April 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--Nominations for the House of Assembly were received on Saturday. The only members of the old Parliament who are not seeking re-election…

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South Australian Elections. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 April 1896 · page 5

In two instances Government employees have been nominated to contest seats in the approaching general elections. There will be candidates in every district. Polling will take place on 25th…

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The Queensland Elections. Some Further Returns

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 April 1896 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday.--Further returns for the Cook electorate give Hamilton (Ministerial) 285, Riddell (labor) 270, Clunn (independent) 68. There are three returns to…

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Canadian Parliament. the Manitoba Schools Bill Withdrawn. Parliament Dissolved. a General Election in June

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--The Manitoba Schools Bill, which proposed to restore educational rights and privileges to the Roman Catholic minority in…

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News by Cable. Canada. The Manitoba Schools Bill. Withdrawn. Parliament Dissolved. A General Election in June

Evening News · Friday 17 April 1896 · page 6

LONDON, April 16.—The Manitoba Schools Bill, which proposed to restore the educational privileges enjoyed by the Roman Catholics in Manitoba prior to May,…

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South Australian Elections. Comments on Candidates. the Rival Champions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 9

ADELAIDE, April 15.--Uncontested parliamentary elections in South Australia are of very infrequent occurrence. The colony is divided into 57 constituencies, each of…

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Mr. Lyne at Lambton. Dissolution of Parliament Demanded. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 9

A large meeting was held this evening at the Star Hotel Lambton, when addresses were delivered by Mr. W. J. Lyne Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan, and Mr. R. A. Price, Ms. L.A., in favour of the policy of…

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Bertha; Or, the Pope and the Emperor an Historical Tale. by William Bernard Maccabe. Chapter Xiii. the Parliament in Frankfort

The Catholic Press · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 20

The proceedings, on this occasion, were commenced by Henry, who thus addressed his hearers: "Princes, dukes,archbishops, bishops, abbots…

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Mulgoa Municipal Council. Election of Mayor. Alderman R. G. Wallace Elected

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 7

A Special meeting of the Mulgoa Municipal Council was held on Friday evening of last week for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the remainder of the Municipal…

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The Queensland Elections

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 799

The final batch of elections in Queensland has left the balance of parties very much as was anticipated last week. The Ministry, on paper, has a majority of 10 over the Labour party, Opposition,…

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An Election Challenge

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 6

MOLONG, Friday.--Dr. Ross, M.P. for Molong, has challenged Mr. P. F. A. Kinna, J.P., coroner and returning-officer of this district, to oppose him at the next general election, and…

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Latest Cables. Christians in Turkey. United Action of the Powers. Urged By the Canadian Parliament. Starving Christians In Armenia-- The Indifference of Russia. London, April 19

The Australian Star · Monday 20 April 1896 · page 5

The Canadian House of Commons has unanimously agreed to a motion urging the Great Powers to take united action with a view of…

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The Mayoralty of Vienna. Re-election of Dr. Luger. London, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1896 · page 5

Dr. Luger has been re-elected Mayor of Vienna. In November last Dr. Luger, the candidate of the anti-Semitic party, was elected Mayor of…

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