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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 155

The Fight in the Austrian Parliament. a Wild Scene

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 7

The proceedings at Wednesday's sitting of the Austrian Reichsrath (says "The Times" of November 26) degenerated into scenes of actual violence such as have probably never been…

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Women Hospital Doctors. What the Lady Candidates Think. Proposal to Start a Womens Hospital. Dr. Dagmar Berne's Views

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 11

"Well, will you have some tea?" Dr. Dagmar Berue said, with the instincts of a true woman, to a "Daily Telegraph" reporter, who called at her surgery in Macquarie- street yesterday…

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The Municipal Elections The Retiring Aldermen in the Granvillo Electorate—Who Will Seek Re-Election —Where New Blood is Wanted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 2

The elections in connection with the municipal bodies in the Granville electorate are already engaging attention and in some few cases the campaign has already been…

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The Coming Elections. the Revolt Against Reidism. Organisation of the Protectionist Forces. Labor Party Doomed

Truth · Sunday 2 January 1898 · page 7

Now that Premier Reid has practically confessed his belief in the defeat of his party by postponing the general election as far as possible, notwithstanding the insult he has…

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The Late General Havelock Allan. Without an Official Mission. Collecting Information for Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 January 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--On Wednesday Lieutenant General Sir Henry Marshman Have lock-Alian, V.C., of the 18 (Royal Irish) Regiment, while out riding near the Khyber…

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Mr. Reid and His Party. the Method of His Election. a Reply to Mr. Wise

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 5

A few days ago we re-published from the "Catholic Press" a statement made by Mr. Wise with regard to the election of Mr. Reid as leader of the freetrade party. Mr. Reld has now…

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Sydney Hospital. Election of an Assistant Aural Surgeon. the Recent Special Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 6

The Sydney Hospital board of directors met at the institution yesterday afternoon, Sir Arthur Renwick presiding. The treasurer's statement for the month of December showed the receipts…

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Marrickville Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6

Mr. David Chenhall, who is a candidate for the Wost Ward in the borough of Marrickville, addressed a large meeting from the balcony of the Gladstone Hotel. Dulwich Hill, last night…

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The Transvaal. the Presidential Election

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 6

LONDON, January 6, 2 p.m.-Reports from Pretoria state that the re-election of President Kruger as President of the Transvaal is assured…

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Stock Board Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 4

Next month we will have the annually recurrent election for the Stock and Pasture Boards. Next month a few…

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President Kruger. Re-election Assured. LONDON, January 6

The Australian Star · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 5

It is reported from the Transvaal that the re-election of President Kruger to the Presidential chair at the forthcoming election is regarded as assured…

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The Coming Elections The Position of Parties. Consideration for the Labour Party

The Australian Star · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 5

Mr. Reid's announcement at Mudgee that the general election will take place in June caused no surprise in political circles. There was a desine on the part of some members…

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The Municipal Elections. Mr. Chenhall at West Ward, Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 3

Mr. David Chenhall, who is opposing Alderman Leslie for West Ward, Marrickville, addressed a large meeting of ratepayers at the Gladstone Hotel, Dulwich-hiU, on Wednesday evening. Mr…

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Sydney Hospital Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 3

Sir,--Your leader of the 3rd inst, re Women Hospital Doctors is one which will commend Itself and be generally approved of by the great body of subscribers. It is only reasonable to…

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The Premier at Mudgee. an Enthusiastic Reception. Intentions of the Government. General Elections in June. Upper House Reform. the Aliens' Restriction Bill. Loyalty of the Labor Party

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 5

MUDGEE, Thursday.--The premier was mm the station here to-day by the Mayor of Mudgee (Alderman Allan Cameron), the Mayor of Cudgegong (Alderman A. S. Tuckerman), Mr. Robert…

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Parliament Prorogued. Till February 25

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 11

At a special meeting of the Executive held today a proclamation was approved further proroguing Parliament till Friday, February 25. As the notification does not conclude…

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Trinity College Examinations. Successful Candidates. London, Jan. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 9

The following results of the recent Trinity College examinations in music have been issued:- NEWCASTLE…

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The Transvaal. the Presidential Election. London, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 9

Reports from Pretoria state that the reelection of President Kruger as President of the Transvaal is assured…

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The Transvaal Presidency. Mr. Kruger's Election Assured

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Night.--Reports from Pretoria state that the re-election of President Kruger as President of the Transvaal Republic, is assured…

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Municipal Elections. Anderson Ward, Parramatta. The Nominations. Messrs. Taylor and Price Before the Ratepayers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 11

The nomination of candidates for the vacancy in the representation of Anderson Ward in the Borough Council of Parramatta, caused by the death of Alderman…

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