Federation. Views of Sir John Forrest. Mr. M'millan a Candidate. the Labor Party
Evening News · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 2
A telegram was received from Adelaide yesterday afternoon in which it was stated that Sir John Forrest, Premier of West Australia, gave it as his opinion that it would be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Derry Municipal Elections. a Splendid Nationalist Poll
Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 5
Now that the complete results are known in connection with the election of a new Corporation, the Derry Nationalists have every reason to congratulate themselves respecting it. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipal Elections
The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 114
The annual elections for aldermen and auditore in the various municipalities throughout the colony takes place during the first week in next month. The day of nomination in each municipality a fixed…
Continued on Trove, page 114 →The Cardinal as a Candidate
The Australian Workman · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 2
Perhaps the most picturesque candidate for Federal support will be Cardinal Moran. It has been said of the head of the Roman Catholic Church…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Federal Convention. The Question of Voting. Selection of Candidates
The Australian Star · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 2
A mistaken impression has got abroad that the possession of an elector's right will give the power to an elector to vote wherever he may be in the colony. This…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. M'millan's Views. Replies to Criticisms. a Plan of Campaign. Chief Objects of the Convention. View of Cardinal Moran's Candidature. Mr. M'millan a Candidate
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 10
Mr. M'Millan, M.P., .who is widely known as an ardent Federationist, and as one who has given the subject, of Australian federation much thought, was asked last night by a "Daily…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Federation. Signs of an Awakening Interest. the Movement Wants a Leader. Candidates Waiting for the Dates
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 10
The beginnings of a stir were noticeable in political circles yesterday. It is evident that it now only wants someone high in popular estimation to make a practical start, and the popular…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Federation. the Statutory Convention. Mode of the Election
Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 14
The Australasian Federation Enabling Act of 1895 being proclaimed law on and after Monday, Jan. 4. has marked the first step towards the holding of the much-talked-of convention. The act was, however,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Preparing for the Election
Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 14
Although the freetraders and protectionists have virtually decided that they will deal with federation apart from all party considerations, and have joined hands in favor of the union of the colonies…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Elections
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 3
Aldermen Hainke and Mitchell retire this year and the chances are ten to one in favor of their being returned. In fact it is not known yet whether there will be a contest. Alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Rhymer. Our Noble Parliament
Truth · Sunday 17 January 1897 · page 1
A set of men courageous—The feeling seems contagious—They'd sell their lives their country's good and honour to maintain;…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Federal Contention. Its Duties and Objects. the Points to Be Decided. What Candidates Should be Asked About
Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1897 · page 4
NOTWITHSTANDING all that has been said and written respecting Federation, there appears to be a good deal of misapprehension, if not absolute ignorance, respecting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Federal Convention. Conference of Premiers. Candidates for Election. The West Australian Difficulty--The Present Position--Return of the Premier -- Queensland Delegates -- To the Federal Council
The Australian Star · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5
There is some hope that the meeting of Premiers in Mebourne to-day will, if it does not overcome the difficulties which have arisen about the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Imperial Parliament. Question of Irish Finance. an Amendment to the Address. London, Jan. 16
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5
When Parliament reassembles on the 20th instant it is the intention of the Hon. Edward Blake, anti-Parnellite member for South Longford, to move an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Federal Convention Elections. The Australasian National League
The Australian Star · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 2
A meeting of the executive committee of the Australasian National League (New South Wales section) was held on Thursday afternoon last, at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Ashton, M.p., a Candidate
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1897 · page 5
HAY, Saturday.--Mr. Ashton, M.P., has definitely decided to become a candidate for the federal convention. He will address a public meeting at Hay oil Wednesday, and will speak…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Special Edition. Federation. the Federal Parliament. Expense of Elections. a Candidate's Views
Evening News · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5
The meeting of the Premiers in Melbourne yesterday and its result were discussed pretty freely in political circles to-day. Now that some definite arrangements with regard to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Work and Wages. Stewards and Cooks. Federal Labour Candidates. Melbourne Trades Hall and the Convention Elections Boys in Minoc
The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 3
The Melbourne Operative Bakers Society at its last meeting received a report showing that there had been an increase of funds for the past half-year…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federation. Meeting of Premiers. Dates of Elections. Position of West Australia
Evening News · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 6
The dates for the election of candidates to the Federal Convention have been fired, and that being so, it is not unlikely that during the next few days there will be some interesting developments…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Payment of Delegates. List of Candidates. Intentions of the Labour Party
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5
Now that the dates for the elections and meeting of the Federal Convention have been fixed, it is generally expected that the apathy which is alleged to exist on the subject of federation will be thrown…
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