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Politics & elections, 1897

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Federal Convention. Meeting of Premiers. Date of the Elections Fixed. the First Convention to Meet in Sydney. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5

A meeting of Premiers, which was attended by Sir John Forrest (Western Australia), Sir George Turner (Victoria), Mr. G. H. Reid (New South Wales), and Mr. C. C. Kingston (South Australia),…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 7

The opening meeting of the municipal campaign in Balmain took place from the Leader balcony, Beattie-street, on Saturday evening, when Mr. James Johnston addressed a large meeting of…

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The Dates Decided On. For the Federal Elections. Decision of the Premiers. West Australia Probably Stands Out -A Definite Fixture. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5

The Premiers of New South Wales, South Australia, West Australia and Victoria met yesterday afternoon, and arranged the dates for the Federal…

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Right of Veto at Papal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5

A cable message recently appeared in "The Daily Telegraph" to the effect that the Papal Nuncios at the Courts of Vienna, Paris. Madrid, and Lisbon had intimated to those Powers that the…

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Federation. Conference of Premiers. Fixing Election Dates. Sir John Forrest's Position. West Australia Will Stand Out. Elections to Be Held As Arranged. Probable Duration of Convention

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Premiers of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and West Australia met this afternoon at Sir George Turner's office in Melbourne, and discussed the…

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Convention Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 5

From Bathurst comes the intimation that Dr. Machattie, who presided over the People's Convention, has been waited upon by his friends to ascertain whether he would allow himself to be…

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Municipal Elections. Mosman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1897 · page 6

Alderman Anderson (East Ward), Cannon (North Ward), and Bladen (West Ward) retire this year, but intend seeking re-election. The two latter will he opposed by Messrs. J. Hogan and G. W. Hampshire…

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British Politics. Opening of Parliament. Irish Taxation. the Nationalist Party. Election of Leader

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 5

LONDON, January 19.—In the course of the debate upon the Address-in-Reply to the Speech from the Throne in the House of Commons this evening, Sir W. Vernon…

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Municipal Elections. Probable Candidates

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 5

Annandale.—The four retiring aldermen, Messrs. Young, Maxwell, Ferris, and Smith, will be opposed by Messrs. I. Reginald Cohen, E. I. Aiken, and W. Bull. There is likely to be a close fight…

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Federation. the Cost of Election. Danger of Neglecting to Vote. the Chances of the Candidates. Payment of the Delegates. West Australia and Queensland

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 5

The announcement that the dates have been fixed definitely for the Convention elections and for the assembling of the delegates has given the expected impetus to the federation…

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Mr. Bruce Smith to Be a Candidate. His Attitude at the Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 6

Mr. Bruce Smith, on being asked whether it was his intention to offer himself as a candidate for a seat on the Federal Convention, said that he had resolved to do so. He had not been able…

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Interview with Mr. Reid. West Australia Anxious to Be Represented. Earnestness Oe the Adhering Colonies. Polling-day May Be a Public Holiday

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 5

WAGGA, Tuesday. -- The Premier is here professionally engaged in a District Court case. Interviewed to-night, he said at the meeting in Melbourne on Monday afternoon it was determined…

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Imperial Parliament. Foreoast of the Queen's Speech. Foreign Relations Friendly. London, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

The Imperial Parliament re-assembles to-morrow. The following is a forecast of the Queen's Speech:— The Speech will state that the foreign…

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News by Cable. Imperial Parliament. Forecast of the Queen's Speech. Foreign Relations Friendly. Business of the Session. the Government Programme

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 6

LONDON, January 19.—The Imperial Parliament re-assembles to-day, when it will be opened by Royal Commission. The following is a forecast of the Queen's…

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British Parliament Forecast of the Queen's Speech. Misrule in Turkey. the Venezuelan Ditficulty. the Anglo-american Arbitration Treaty. Promised Legislation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday. -- The Imperial Parliament re-assembles to-morrow. The papers this morning publish a forecast of the Queen's Speech to be road on the…

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The Hon. D. O'CONNOR, M.L.C., a Candidate. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 8

The Hon. Daniel O'Connor, M.L.C., who is at present in the district as a member of the Public Works Committee, which has under consideration the Port Kembla Harbour proposal, has consented,…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

Mr. David Fealy opened his campaign for the North Ward, Balmain, on Monday night, when he addressed a good attendance of ratepayers from the balcony of the Waterview Hotel, Cameron and…

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The Election Campaign. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

The election campaign is proceeding quietly. Twelve meetings were held in Hobart and the suburbs to-night. Nothing new was said. The candidates are all running the election cheaply…

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South Australia. Legislative Council Elections. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

At a meeting of the executive of the Liberal Union to-day it was decided that no action be taken in connection with the Legislative Council elections for the Central districts. Mr. Thomas…

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The Federal Convention. Difficulties of Candidates

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 6

A question has arisen of the expenses of candidates for the Federal Convention. Candidates cannot traverse the country from end to end, and the full…

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