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Politics & elections, 1897

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The Elections in South Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 March 1897 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--The Federal Convention elections have not yet been completed, but the returning-officer hopes the returns from the Northern Territory will be received in time to…

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The Premier's Visit to England. a Few Words From Mr. Lyne. No Valid Reason for Proroguing Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 5

The announcement made yesterday of the Premier's intention to go to England in connection with the Record Reign celebrations created a good deal of interest, especially amongst members of…

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The Premier's English Trip. Possible Political Consequences. Suspension of Parliament Business. Mr. Lyne Strongly Objects to It

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 5

Whatever may be the views of some members as to whether the Premier ought to go to England or not, much difference of opinion exists as to the procedure that he proposes to adopt…

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England. Ireland in Parliament. "Withdrawing the Amendment to the Speech a Tactical Mistake

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 6

Since the Irish members of the House of Commons withdrew their amendment to the address in reply to the Queen's speech, which amendment referred to the financial relations between Great…

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Election Irregularities

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 13

WE have received a quantity of correspondence on the subject of the late election, from which it appears that a general feeling exists that serious irregularities took place in…

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Wagga Notes. the Federal Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 20

THE results of the Federal Election, although not as satisfactory as might have teen expected, have proved that Wagga at any rate gave a decided slap in the face to the anti-Catholic brigade who…

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Newcastle. Chamber of Commerce. Election of President. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 9

The first meeting of the recently elected committee of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was held at the Chamber, Scott-street, this afternoon. The retiring president (Mr. George Bewick) occupied the…

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Lecture on the Federal Convention Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 12

On the 17th instant Mr. P. J. Gandon lectured on "Federation" at the School of Arts. In the course of the lecture Mr. Gandon passed in review some of the phases of proposed federation from its inception…

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The Election of Auditor

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 5

A special meeting of the Council was held on Friday, March 12th, for the nomination and the election of the required auditor. The attendance was not numerous, being, we…

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The Federal Election

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 598

The complete official returns of the Federal Convention elections in this colony were published on Tuesday by the returning officer for the colony, Mr. Critchett Walker. The delay in issuing them has…

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Press Opposition and the Election

The Australian Workman · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 2

DEAR WORKMAN,--A fair proportion of the leading twenty candidates owe place to the publicity given them by the Press. This publicity was either given in part return for…

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HON. J. GARRARD. Tour in New Zealand. A Well Paid Holiday. No Praise for Ma[?]riland-- The Land of Unceasing Elections-- A Perpetual Ferment

The Australian Star · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 5

The Hon. J. Garrard, Minister for Public Instruction, New South Wales, who is at present making a tour of New Zealand, arrived in town from the north…

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The Election of Mayors. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 14

Sir,--I have read your leader in this morning's "Daily Telegraph" on "The Election of Mayors," which might, I think, be fairly admitted to be the best case…

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The Election of Mayor. To the Editor of the "Town and Country Journal."

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 20

Sir,—With reference to your reply in "T. and C. Journal" of 13th instant to D.J.B., Maclean, as to "Election of Mayor," you answer "No" to the question as to whether the "retiring alderman"…

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Eyde Municipal Council. Alleged Wrongful Receipt of Money. Election of Mayor by the Rate-payers. Another Rumpus

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 8

The regular meeting was held on Friday, March 12 Present The Mayor (Alderman E. Swan, Redshaw, Pidding and Jordan…

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Transit Commission. Annual Election

Evening News · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 6

By virtue of the powers conferred upon him by the Public Vehicles Regulation Act of 1873 and the Public Vehicles Regulation Act Amendment Acts of 1886 and 1890, his Worship…

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Orange Demonstration at Marrickville. the He Cent Federal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 7

Lodge Stephen, No. 117, L.O.L., Marrickville, celebrated its 22nd anniversary yesterday afternoon by a religious service, held in the Excelsior-hall, Marrickville tram terminus. The lodge members, and many visiting brethren,…

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The Premier's Trip. Political Opinions. Journalistic Somersaults. Discouraged at First--An Acrobatic Reversal--The Coming Winter-- A Period of Grave Distress Ahead--Yet Parliament Is Not To Meet

The Australian Star · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan, M.L.A., on being interviewed on the subject, said the movements and tactics in connection With it resembled nothing so much as a…

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Italy. the General Election

Evening News · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 5

LONDON, March 22, 6.55 p.m.—The general election in Italy has resulted in a great victory for the Government…

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Federal Convention. the Opening Ceremony. Election of President. Mr. C. C. Kingston Chosen. Proposals Submitted. Contemplated New Draft Bill. Gaeden Party at Goveenment House. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporters.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 5

The Convention has been formally opened, and that is nearly all that is to be said. The only proceeding about which delegates bad been able to come to arrangement was the choice of a president, and…

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