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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 109

Cable Messages. Imperial Parliament. Opening of Parliament. the Address in Reply. the Debate in the Commons. Queensland Separation. the Federal Convention. Irish Catholics' Education

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 13

LONDON, January 19.—In the course of the debate upon the Address-in-Reply to the Speech from the Throne in the House of Commons this evening, Sir W. Vernon…

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Federation. the Issue of the Writ. Regulations for the Election. Summarised by the "Telegraph." Form of Ballot Paper

The Catholic Press · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 14

The following is the writ which was issued by the Governor on Tuesday for the election of representatives to the Federal Convention:—…

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The Federation Convention. Preparations for the Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 15

UP to the present the following gentlemen have announced themselves as candidates for the Federal Convention:— Mr. Reid, M.P., Mr. Barton, Q.C., the Hon. R…

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The Chances of the Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

Although it is a subject on which no one can speak with any certainty, many politicians who make Parliament House their headquarters are fond of speculating about the chances of the various candidates…

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Candidates and Scrutineers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

Under the regulatious for the Convention elections it is provided that each candidate may appoint oue scrutineer in each electoral district, who may be present when the returning officer is counting the…

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Meetings of Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

Mr. W. J. Blunt addressed a large gathering of ratepayers last night at the corner of Kenil worth and Flood streets Bondi. Mr. J. Pringle occupied the chair, and in introducing the candidate referred…

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The Coming Municipal Elections. Some Hints to Voters

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 3

It is not very easy for a writer to denote, In the coming advice contests how a ratepayer should vote. We've learnt that what a candidate will…

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Smithfield. The' Municipal Election

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 8

It is stated that Mr. P. J. Braine has been nominated for the Fairfield Ward, as has also Alderman Wheatly, A close contest ia anticipated, many people thinking the new man has…

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Labor's Candidates

The Australian Workman · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

The Labor party having thrown down the Federal gauntlet, and challenged all other candidates to contest with them the ten seats on the Convention, the…

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Addresses of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

Dr. Cullen, in his address to the electors, says that the opposition now being shown to federation by those whom no possible form of federation would satisfy is quite beside the mark. It…

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Federation. an Article by Mr. Reid. Genesis and Objects of the Convention. Questions at the Elections. the Future Viewed with Confidence

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- Mr. G. H. Reld, the Premier of New South Wales, has an article in this month's "Review of Reviews" on "The Outlook of Federation." Advance proofs, which…

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Activity Among Candidates. Prominent Men Take the Platform. the Young Men's Convention. Addresses by Candidates. Victoria Anxious for Union

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

A meeting of the Opposition is to be held at Parliamentary Buildings on Tuesday. It is understood that Mr. Lyne will then be asked to run for election. The meeting is intended also to…

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A Federal Convention Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 11

A movement has been set on foot with the object of inducing Mr. Brunker to become a candidate for election to the Federal Convention, and a nomination paper for that gentleman is…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 11

Mr. W. J. Blunt addressed a gathering of ratepayers, last night at the corner of Kenilworth and Flood streets, Bondi. Mr. J. Pringle occupied the chair; and Mr. Creig proposed and Mr. Gustly seconded a vote of…

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The Federal Convention. Issue of the Writ. Regulations Under the Enabling Bill. the Candidates

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 12

On Tuesday the first step in the direction of holding the election of delegatos to the Federal Convention was taken by the issue of the writ for the election of ten representatives. The…

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The Tasmanian Elections

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 16

HOBART (Tas.), Jan. 21.—The general elections took place yesterday, and created much interest owing to the introduction of the Hare system of voting. The result has been the return…

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Election Matters

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 9

Contrary to the expectations of many there will be contest at Bankstown this year. The nominations for the two vacancies that have been received by Mayor Miller are as follows:—…

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Federation at Newcastle. Movements of Candidates. NEWCASTLE, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1897 · page 5

A REQUISITION was presented to the Colonial Secretary to-day, asking him to allow himself to be nominated at a candidate for the forthcoming Federal Convention elections. One…

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The Municipal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1897 · page 4

THE time haying arrived for the annual elections of aldermen in the various municipalities throughout the colony, a word or two as to the responsibilities and duties…

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Municipal Elections. The Local Option Vote

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1897 · page 5

THE polling in the majority of suburban boroughs in connection with the annual alder-manic elections will take place on Saturday next, though, in some cases it is fixed for a…

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