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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 155

British Parliamentary Election. the Cricklade Division of Wiltshire. a Liberal Elected

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 February 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Night.--An election took place yesterday to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons caused by the resignation of Mr. Alfred Hopkinson, Q.C., Liberal…

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Phillip Ward Election. the Polling

Evening News · Tuesday 1 March 1898 · page 6

The election in Phillip Ward to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Alderman Johnston is being contested by Mr. T. H. Barlow and Mr. John Norton. The polling commenced at 8 a.m at the…

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The Latest Pastures and Stock Elections. FORBES

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 1 March 1898 · page 5

The following gentlemen have been elected for the Forbes Board of Sheep Directors under the Diseases in Sheep Act: Messrs. David Scott, Lachlan…

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Condobolin. Sheep Board Election

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 1 March 1898 · page 6

This election has caused a considerable amount of excitement amongst the " men on the land." The polling took place on the 18th inst., at the…

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Metropolitan Charities' Association. Election of Ten Members of Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 March 1898 · page 6

The election of 10 delegates to represent, on the council of the Metropolitan Charities' Association, 75 societies, took place at the Colonial Secretary's Department between the hours of 4 and 6 o'clock…

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Phillip Ward Election. Candidature of Mr. Barlow

The Australian Star · Tuesday 1 March 1898 · page 7

Mr. T. H. Barlow, one of the candidates for Phillip Ward in the City Council, addressed two successful meetings last night, the first from the British Lion Hotel, Devonshire and…

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Phillip Ward Election the Polling. Return of Mr. Norton

Evening News · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 6

The election for Phillip-Ward to fill the vacancy caused by tho retirement of Alderman Johnston took place yesterday in the Exhibition Building. The candidates were Mr. John Norton and Mr. T. H. Barlow…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Imperial Parliament. the Army Estimates. the Proposed Increases

Evening News · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 6

LONDON, March 1.-During the discussion on the Army Estimates in the House of Commons last night, Mr. H. Labouchere, M.P. for Northampton. moved an…

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Fire Brigades' Board Election

Evening News · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 5

His Excellency the Governor, with that advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to make the following amended regulation under the fire Brigades Act, 1884, in connection with the…

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Phillip Ward Election. Return of Mr. John Norton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 10

The election to fill the vacancy that has occurred in the representation of Phillip Ward in the City Council was carried out yesterday, and resulted in a keen contest between the supporters of the two…

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The Next Elections. Organisation Work

The Australian Star · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 2

The executive committee of the National Protection Union is steadily working upon the extensive task of organising in the various electorates for the forthcoming general…

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The Phillip Ward Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 4

The polling in connection with the vacancy in the representation of Phillip Ward in the City Council, caused by the retirement of Alderman Johnston, took place at the Exhibition Building…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] London County Council. the Coming Election. Prominent Politicians Participating

Evening News · Thursday 3 March 1898 · page 6

LONDON, March 2, 2.50 p.m.-The election of members of the London County Council will be held this month. Many prominent politicians are taking…

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London County Council. Forthcoming Elections. LONDON, March 2

The Australian Star · Thursday 3 March 1898 · page 5

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Earl of Rosebery, Mr. Arthur Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, and the Right Hon. H. H. Asquith, Q.C., are…

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Australian Cable Delays. Statement in Parliament. the Proposed Cape Extension

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--The subject of the recent delays in the transmission of cables to and from Australia was brought up in the House of Commons last night…

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Indian Hawkers. Terror in the Country. Inspector-general Fosbery Speaks; Parliament Should Interfere

Evening News · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 8

At the meeting of the Aborigines' Protection Board yesterday the Indian hawker nuisance again cam up. The manager of the Cumeroogungs Station was…

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Carcoar Election

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

There being more nominations than required under the Pastures and Stock Act an election was necessary, the result of which goes to show that the…

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Chevra Keddisha Formation of a Ladies' Society.—election of Officers

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

The Rev. A. B. Davis presided at the meeting of ladies at the Great Synagogue on Sunday last. In addressing the meeting the rev. gentleman, as President of the Chevra Keddisha…

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London County Council. the Coming Elections. London, March 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

The London County Council elections will be held this month. Many prominent politicians are taking part in the campaign, and speeches by Lord…

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Fire Brigades Board Election

The Australian Star · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 8

Owing to representations made to the Colonial Secretary by Alderman William Taylor, suburban municipal representative on the Fire Brigades Board, the regulations…

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