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Politics & elections, 1897

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Mr. James Martin. Candidate for the Federal Convention. The Great Railway Question

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 February 1897 · page 10

MR. MARTIN, having just completed a Federation tour of over 1500 miles, is in a position to speak definitely regarding the Federal spirit of many of our most important centres,…

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Federation. Federal Control of the Railways. Opposing Views of Candidates

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 February 1897 · page 10

THE following extracts from the printed addresses or reported speeches of the respective candidates indicate their views on this question:—…

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The Federal Convention Elections. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 February 1897 · page 10

SIR,—Although tho list of forty-nine candidates from whom the electors will be called upon to select ten on the 4th prox. has been published in the papers, and will…

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Next Thursday's Polling Regulations

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 4

The regulations in connection with the polling at the Convention elections on Thursday, notwithstanding their recent amendments, continue to be a source of public…

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Candidates' Addresses

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 6

Mr. Copeland, M.L.A., addressed a large meeting in the Balmain Town Hall on Saturday night. Alderman Milne presided. A good hearing was given the speaker. On the conclusion of his address a vote of…

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The Candidates

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 4

THE various federation orators of Saturday labored under the usual disadvantage of having nothing particularly new to say. Perhaps among a mass of statements which have…

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Democratic and Republican Candidates at Newtown. Vote of No Confidence in the Labour Party

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 6

About 2000 people assembled on the railway bridge at Newtown on Saturday evening, and were addressed from the balcony of the Town Hall by Messrs. E. W. O'Sullivan, G.T.C. Miller, Ms. L. A.,…

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Candidates' Addresses. in the City

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 6

Ou Satarday night Mr. John Haynes, M.L.A., addresed a large meeting of electors from the balcony of the Federal Hotel, North Sydney, on the subject of federation. The chair was occupied by…

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Mr. James Martin. Candidate for the Federal Convention

The Australian Star · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 3

Mr. Martin having toured the country districts before he spoke in the city and suburbs has had the opportunity of meeting the electors at distant…

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Speeches of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1897 · page 5

A large meeting was addressed from the Newtown Town-hall on Saturday evening by Messrs. E. W. O'Sullivan, G. Miller, and John Norton. Mr. J. F. Smith occupied the [?]air. The…

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The Record Reign Celebrations. Representation of the Colony. Mr. Reid Thinks He Ought to Go Home. But Wild Consult Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 6

At the meeting in Paddington Town-hall last night Mr. Reid was asked: "Are you going to England on Dibbs' thousand pounds?" (Laughter.)…

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The Federal Convention Elections. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 7

Sir,—Although the list of forty-nine candidates from whom the electors will be called upon to select ten on the 4th proximo has been published in the papers, and will, no doubt, be republished…

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The Stock Board Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 6

The recent elections for the Pastures and Stock Boards have been full of significance. The elections, in many…

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Mr See's Meetings. The Candidate on Bunching. Not Consulted At All In the Matter

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

Mr. John See is bringing his campaign to a close by a series of meetings. In the suburbs of Sydney, having recently made a most successful tour through…

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Election Tactics. a Discreditable Attempt. To Prejudice Mr. Lyne's Candidature

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

It can hardly be with any other object than that of damaging his candidature that a report has been circulated to the effect that when in office as Minister for…

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The Convention Campaign. Workmen and Election Day

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 6

It is announced in connection with, the Federal elections on Thursday that the Railway Commissioners, in order to afford facilities to enable workmen…

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In the Country. Candidates' Speeches at Goulburn

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 6

GOULBURN, Monday. -- Messrs. Walker, Dowel, and Sehey addressed a good audience at the Oddfellows'-hall to-night. The Mayor was in the chair. The speakers were accorded an attentive…

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Speeches of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

Mr. James Martin addressed a large meeting last night from the balcony of the Town-hall, Newtown, in support of his candidature for the Federation Convention. Alderman W. Cox, the…

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The Queen's Record Reign. Mr. Chamberlain's Invitation to the Premiers. the Policy of the Opposition. Mr. Lyne and Sir George Dibbs. Determination of Mr. Reid. Parliament to Be Consulted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 5

The question of the visit of the Premier (Mr. G. H. Reid) to England, in response to the invitation forwarded to him, in conjunction with the other colonial Premiers, to be present at the festivities to…

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Federation. Polling Day To-morrow. Some Surprises Expected

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1897 · page 5

To-day is the day before the poll. Speculation was rife yesterday as to the results. Every man had his list. A week ago nearly every list was alike for the first seven. The rest were divided…

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