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Politics & elections, 1896

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Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 January 1896 · page 5

Mr. George Parker Jones, Mayor of Paddington, has announced himself as a candidate for election to the Water and Sewerage Board. Mr. Jones is at present…

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Municipal Elections. the Glebe

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1896 · page 6

A number of ratepayers of the Inner, Ward of the Glebe waited upon Alderman Lewis G. Abrams, at his residence, Wlgram-road, Glebe Point, on Saturday evening last, for the…

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Victorian Parliament. the Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday—In tho Legislative Assembly to-day, In reply to a question, the Minister for Agriculture stated that tho bonus of £ per £ In tho…

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Municipal Elections. Probable Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 3

BOTANY.—Alderman T. A. Smith, the retiring representative of Banks Ward will not seek reelection. Messrs. W. Stephen and Laycock have announced their intention of contesting the seat…

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Municipal Elections. The Annual Vacancies. The Retiring Aldermen. Probable Candidates-- Contests Anticipated

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 3

The annual elections for municipal representatives and auditors will take place early in February, not later than seven days after nomination day, which has been…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 5

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Williams moved that the question of the further extension of railways in the Maline district be referred to the Standing Committce for consideration aud report…

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Municipal Elections. North Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1896 · page 6

Aldermen E. M. Clark, M.P., and G. J. Barry (the present Mayor) are likely to bo returned unopposed for Kirribilll and Warringa wards respectively, there being no…

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"Victorian Parliament. the Railway Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--'The Legislative Assembly continued the consideration of the Railway Trust Bill in committee, The discussion as to the from which the…

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Municipal Elections. Probable Candidates

Evening News · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 3

WATERLOO.—In the North Ward Alderman Greenwood will be opposed by ex-Alderman Collin and Mr. Stowe. Alderman Williams and Alderman Adams, who are seeking re-election for…

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Womanhood Suffrage in New Zealand. a Strong Bid for Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 6

"Women have the vote in New Zealand, but they are not content to rest with that. Equality is woman's birthright, and most of our women recognise tho fact." Such is…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Railway Trusts Bill was further considered in committee. The discussion showed that the trust proposal was viewed with disfavour. It was…

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Queensland Politics. The Coming Election. Preparing for the Struggle. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 6

A meeting of members and supporters of the Opposition was held yesterday, Mr. Powers presiding. All members of the Opposition were present, except two…

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Queensland. the Coming General Election. the Opposition Organising

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1896 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday. -- A meeting of members and supporters of the Opposition party was held yesterday. Mr. Charles Powers, leader of the Opposition. presided…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 3

Mr. George Michael, Homsey-road, Flemington, is a candidate for alderman for Flemington Ward, Borough of Strathfield…

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Municipal Elections. Alexandria

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 3

A well-attended meeting or ratepayers of the West Ward was held on Thursday evening at the Camellia Grove Hotel. Henderson-road, to further the candidature or Mr. Alfred Midas,…

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Municipal Elections Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 1

At ERMINGTON and RYDALMERE there is likelihood of some activity after all. Alderman John Ryun for Rydalmere Ward, many find his attempt to seek re-election opposed…

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Hornsby Junction Progress Assotiation Sixth Annual Report. Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1896 · page 8

The sixth annual meeting of this Association was held in the School of Arts Half of Tuesday night. Mr. C. Cowdery, sen., Presided, and among those present were the Rev. J. Marshall…

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An Election Agent Imprisoned

Evening News · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 6

LONDON, January 18.—Mr. Baldwin, the agent for Mr. H. E. Hoare, the Radical candidate for the Chesterton Division of Cambridgeshire at the last general election, has…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. Charge Against an Election Agent. Attempt to "Pair" Votes. London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 5

An election agent named Baldwin, who was engaged in the Radical interest at the late election for the Chesterton division of Cambridgeshire, was charged with a…

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The Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1896 · page 3

KEMPSEY.--Aldermen J. H. Nance, M. Fitzpatrick and W. J. Tinn retire by rotation and Alderman Royce resigns. The retiring auditors, Messrs. E. J. Kinghorn…

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