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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 109

Nominations of Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 8

Yesterday the returning officer for the colony, Mr. Citchett Walker, C.M.G., received five nominations of candidates for the Federal Convention. These were—Mr. Frederick Flowers, Cooper-street…

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The Republican Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 8

There was a large assemblage at the corner of King and Sussex streets last evening, when two republican cnadidates. Messrs. J.M. Henn[?]sey and [?]. Fora[?], delivered addresses on the subject of…

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Borough of Lane Cove[?] Municipal Elections Invalid

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 4

A special meeting of the Lane Cove Council [?] held on Monday for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. The Mayor (Alderman J. Roberts) pr[?]ided, and there were also pr[?]nt all…

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The Laboue Party at Newcastle. Reasons for Ten Candidates. a Democratic Constitution or No Federation. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 8

Messrs. M'Gowen, M.L.A, leader of the Parliamentary labour party, and Mr. W. G. Spence, general secretary of the Workers' Union, two of the labour candidates for the Federal Convention,…

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Federal Movement. Uneasiness About the Premier. the Labour Flatform. Movement Or CANDIDATES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 8

Nominations continue to come in from candidates for the Federal Convention, five being received yesterday, including that of the leader of the Opposition, Mr. W. [?]. Lyne, which has been signed by…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Lyne's Nomination

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 6

The nomination of the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. W. J. Lyne,. M.L.A., for the Federal Convention, was handed to the returning-officer, Mr. Grichett…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Copeland's Candidature. Before His Constituents. Slanderous Reports Refuted--A Warm Disclaimer

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 3

Mr. Copeland's constituents turned up in great force last night to hear his advocacy of the federal cause. The meeting was held at the Q.C.E. Hotel, in…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 3

The following list of municipal elections, additional to those already published in "The Daily Telegraph," have come to hand: -- IN THE SUBURBS…

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A Mock Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 6

Six candidates have entered the field for the mock election to be held by the Five Dock Tennis Club on the 19th inst. The candidates are: -- Miss Roxie Barton, the Rev. J. Elkin, Messrs. E…

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Party Tricks in the Federal Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 10

Sir, -- It will be a high crime against the people of New South Wales if any set of men succeed in introducing the element of party feeling into the forthcoming elections. As one having a long…

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The Federal Elections. The Premier's Silence. Not Anxious to Meet the Electors. Closing of Nominations To-Day--The Patriotic League Candidates

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 5

The time for receiving nominations for the Federal Convention will expire this evening at 6 p.m. Up till that hour last night 24 nominations were…

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Convention Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 2

Excellent portraits of Messrs, J. T. Walker, W. M'Millan, W. P. Crick, John Bridge, R. E. O'Connor, and Daniel O'Connor appear in this week's "Town and Country Journal." A large…

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Among the Candidates. Prospects and Possibilities

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 6

Up to closing time yesterday afternoon twenty-three nominatious had been received by the Returning Officer for the Colony (Mr. Critchett Walker, C.M.G.) of candidates for the Federal Convention, and…

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The Convention Election. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 6

Sir,—I think the most causal reader of the development of the federal movement must plainly see that the election is not to be conducted on fair lines. The "no party" cry that we hear so much…

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The Recent Hurstville Municipal Election. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 7

Sir,—In connection with the above election, someone opposed to the candidature of Mr. Grantham issued a circular trying to down Mr. G. by saying he was agent for the "Clarion," a socialist…

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Randwick Municipal Election. Alleged Irregularities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 6

There was a large attendance of ratepayers last night at the Randwick Council-chambers to witness the election of the Mayor for the e[?]ing year. The retiring Mayor (Alderman J. A. I. Perry) presided,…

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Mayoral Election and Banquet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 5

A meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council was held this evening, the principal business being the election of Mayor for the ensuing year. All the aldermen were present and the retiring Mayor,…

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Federal Movement. the List of Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 5

All nominations of candidates for the Federal Convention must be handed in to the returning officer of the colony, Mr. Critchett Walker, C.M.G., before 6 o'clock this evening. To-morrow is nomination…

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A Municipal Muddle. Lane Cove Elections Invalid

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 2

The Lane Cove Council held a special meeting on Monday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor. The Mayor (Alderman J. Roberts) announced that…

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Randwick Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 2

In Chambers yesterday, before his Honor Mr. Justice Simpson, Dr. Cullen moved, on behalf of Samuel Robert Kennedy, for a rule nisi calling on John Alfred…

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