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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 155

English Elections. South Wolverhampton. London, Feb. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 9

The election of a member to the House of Commons, to fill tho vacancy caused by the death of the Eight Hon. C. P. Villiers, Unionist, took place yesterday, and…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 10

The following are the results of the contests for vacancies in tho various su curban aud country municipalities:- Balranald.—Lutz, 49; M'Guinness, 22;…

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The City Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 9

The annual election of aldermen to sorvo in the City of Newcastle Municipal Council took place to-day. Thero was only a oantest in one ward, and consequently very little interest was taken in the…

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The Coming Elections. Free-traders Anxious

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 11

The followers of Mr. Reid and his Ministry are very anxious to stave off the general election as long as possible, but knowing that the struggle must come in a few months…

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British Parliamentary Elections. South Wolverhampton

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--An election was held at South Wolverhampton yesterday for the vacancy in the House of Commons caused by death of Mr. Charles P. Villiers, who…

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Election of Mayors

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 11

CAMPBELLTOWN.--Alderman D. H. Baker (re-elected). CONCORD.--Alderman Robert Samuel Thompson. HUNTER'S-HILL.--Alderman James R. Thompson…

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The Churches. Election of Synod Representatives

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 11

Mr. Thomas W. Burt and Mr. F. R. Strange have been elected representatives to the eleventh synod of the diocese for the parish of St. Philip's. On Thursday night the Rev. J. K. Bruce (late of Nowra)…

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Liverpool Municipal Elections

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 6

A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of ratepayers was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday last, at noon, for the purpose of nominating candidates for offices of aldermen and auditors…

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THE Municipal Elections. the Nominations. (Continued from Page 8.) Rookwood

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 11

Candidates Away—Short Speeches.—The Mayor Speaks Out.—He Claims the Right to Smile.—Being " Led by the Nose."—Some Strong Remarks.— A Deflinition of "Impartiality."—A Disorderly Wind-Up…

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THE Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers' Advocate, with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times, and Weekly Advance, Parramatta, February 5, 1898. To-day's Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 4

Half of the municipal battle in Parramatta had been fought before Nomination Day. In two wards only one candidate faced the electors. In one of these—Gore…

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Protectionists on the Prowl. Protectionist Candidate for Granville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 2

A largely attended public meeting under the auspices of the Protection Leagues of Granville, Auburn and Rookwood, was held in the Albert Hall…

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THE Municipal Elections. the Nominations. Parramatta John Thorpe and His Special Audit.— Only £900.—The Argus Badly Broken up.—An Amusing Tirade.—Sir George Dibbs also Rebuked—The Town Hall Brigade

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 8

The Returning Officer—Mayor Moxham —presided at the Town Hall on Tuesday, when there was rather a larger attendance than is usual on such occasions. Amongst…

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Vaucluse Municipal Election

Truth · Sunday 6 February 1898 · page 3

THE quiet village of Watson's Bay was all astir yesterday over the Vaucluse municipal fight, which waged fiercely all day long. As was stated in the last two issues of TRUTH,…

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Municipal Elections. Results of the Polling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 6

The majority of the municipal contests were held on Saturday. In some of the suburban boroughs the municipal battles were fought out with keen interest, as were also some of the country elections…

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Parliamentary Election. South East Durham

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 6

LONDON, February 5.-The election to fill the vacancy for South east Durham, in the House of Commons, caused by the death of Lieutenant General Sir H. M. Havelock-…

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Curious Election Incident

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 8

In connection with the election of an alderman for South. Ward Alexandria a peculiar phase has arisen. Two candidates were announced the retiring alderman Cornelius Hannan and Arthur…

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Hurstville Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 8

Very great interest has been manifested by the ratepayers of the Hurstville Municipality in the recent elections for aldermen. The seat for each ward was contested and party feeling ran very…

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A By-election. South-east Durham. London, Feb. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 5

The election to fill the vacancy in the representation of South East Durham, caused, by the death of LiontenantGeneral Sir H. M. Havelock- Allan,…

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Election of Mayors

The Australian Star · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 3

The election of Mayor has already been concluded in several municipalities. At Lane Cove Alderman W. C. Catt was selected; at Concord Alderman R. S. Thompson; at…

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Nowra Protectionists. Choosing a Candidate. NOWRA, Saturday. '

The Australian Star · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 3

A large meeting was held on Thursday evening to make arrangements for the protectionist campaign for the corning election. It was announced that Mr. David Davie,of…

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