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Politics & elections, 1897

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Cardinal. Moran and the Federal Elections. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 11

Sir,—I beg to acknowledge, through your valuable columns, Cardinal Moron's great courtesy In answering my letter—containing five Important questions…

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The Elections in Tasmania. an Appeal Lodged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 6

HOBART, Tuesday.—Mr. Norman Cameron has presented a petition against the legality of the elections recently held in connection with the Federal Convention, on the ground that a number…

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The Federal Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 12

Sir,-There was considerable rejoicing among the Conservatives over what is called the defeat of the labor party. Now, I want to know where in lies the defeat. Any Intelligent man. If he…

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Federal Elections The South Australian Returns. The Latest Figures. Small Polling in the Populous Centres -- Places on the Poll. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 6

The returns from all the districts, except the Northern Territory and Flinders, are now complete. The figures up till noon to-day are as follow: --…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Opening of Next Session

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 5

It is probable that the next session of the New South Wales Parliament will commence before the end of April, if the business of the federal convention is concluded in time to allow…

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Federal Convention Elections. To the Electors of New South Wales

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 2

Gentlemen,—: I have to return my sincere thanks to the Electors Of New South Wales, 84,000 of whom testified by their votes on last Thursday that as a fellow-citizen I was…

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Temperance Session. Annual Gathering. Sons and Daughters of Temperance. Approval of Local Option -- Election of Officers

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 3

The National Division continued its 39th annual session on Tuesday afternoon and evening, confirming the various official reports submitted and…

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Election Returns

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 6

The official list of the votes cast at the federal election in Sydney and suburbs has been completed, and is revised and corrected. The figures, which also…

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Fderal Election. To the Editor

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 3

Sir, -- In commenting on the polling at the various booths in connection with the federal election you stated in your issue of Friday last that there were…

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The Federal Convention. In City and Suburbs. The Official Figures. Return of Sir Joseph Abbott -- His Election Unexpected -- His Views on Federation

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 5

The official count of all the city and suburban districts has been completed, and shows a somewhat different result in the position of candidates, so far as…

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Election of Mayors

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 5

The Baimain Council on Tuesday night followed the example of the Leichhardt Council, and, by eight votes to three, carried a resolution, "That in the opinion of this council the Mayor…

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The Election of Mayors

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 4

A movement has been set on foot by a suburban council for altering the present system of electing Mayors. The municipalities of the colony are to be communicated…

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The Election in West Australia. List of the Nominations

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 6

PERTH, Wednesday.—The election of 10 delegates to represent this colony at the Federal Convention will be held on Saturday. Nominations will close to-morrow…

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Mr. Thynne on the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 5

Speaking yesterday with regard to the recent Federal elections,-Mr. A. J. Thynne, Postmaster-General and Minister for Agriculture of Queensland, said that he must congratulate New South…

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The Election in South Australia. the Date Op the Convention. the Appointment Of OFFICIALS

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—The Federal Convention will meet on Monday, March 22. Although this is not absolutely arranged, the acquiescence of West Australia to the Convention was given…

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News by Cable. The European Situation. The Cretan Trouble. Greece and the Powers. Pressing for Coercion. The Turkish Frontier. A Grecian Blockade. The Attitude of Great Britain. Statements in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 6

LONDON, March 10.—Russia, Germany, and Austria are pressing the other Powers to apply coercion to Greece in regard to Crete…

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West Australian Parliament. a Special Sitting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 5

PERTH, Thursday.--A special sitting of Parliament was opened to-day. The Supply Bill, authorising an expenditure of £400,000 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, and £350,000 from the…

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Parliament of Western Australia. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 5

Parliament was opened by the Governor this afternoon. The only subject dealt with in the speech was an amendment of the Enabling Act, validating…

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The Lesson of the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

Sir,—I have seen a good deal in your colums about the federal victory in New South Wales, but very little about the victory in Victoria. The victory there was a protectionist and socialist…

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Country Opinions. On the Federal Elections. The Labour Party Annihilated. The Country Press on the Democratic Ten--Observations on the People's Choice

The Australian Star · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 7

It is interesting at this juncture to chronicle what the mouthpieces of the country districts have to say about the Federal elections. As a rule the papers…

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