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Politics & elections, 1898

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London County Council. the Triennial Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--The elections will he held this month for ten aldermen aud the whole of the councillors of the Loudon County Council…

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Grattan's Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 5

A highly interesting paper, entitled "Grattan's Parliament," was read on Thursday, January 13, at a meeting of the members of the Literary and Debating Society of the Catholic Commercial Club…

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London County Council Elections. Progressive Gains. London, March 4

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

In connection with the London County Council elections, the "Progressives" have gained 13 seats. The elections in four divisions are not yet decided…

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Works on the Manning. Ante-Election Expenditure. Mr. Young's Seat Shaky

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 5

On one occasion, amid the fervour of election excitement, Mr. J. H. Young, Minister for Lands, and representative of the Manning, assured his constituents that he would…

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The London County Council. Results of the Elections. Progressives Gain Thirteen Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The elections for ten aldermen and the whole of the councillors of the Loudon County Council are now in progress…

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A Word for the Poor. the Member for the Barwon Speaks in Parliament

Truth · Sunday 6 March 1898 · page 2

THE workless workers of this Reid McGowen cursed province are to be congratulated on having one man at least in Parliament who has the courage and…

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London County Council Elections. Success of the Progressive Party

Evening News · Monday 7 March 1898 · page 6

LONDON, March 5.-The London County Council elections have concluded, and resulted in the return of 68 "Progressives" and 48 '"Moderates."…

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London County Council Elections. Success of the Progressive Party. London, March 5

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

At the London County Council elections 68 "Progressives" and 48 "Moderates" were returned. The "Progressives" gained 16 seats,…

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The Impending Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 March 1898 · page 6

The Granville Labor League opened the campaign, so they declared, at Granville, on Thursday evening, by a public mooting. The Mayor (Mr. W. H. Windsor), who presided, explained that he…

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London County Council. the Elections Concluded. Progressives Gain 16 Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 March 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--The elections of aldermen and councillors to the London County Council have been concluded. The members of the Progressive party,…

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The Coming Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 4

It seemed as if it would take several years to secure the readjustment of the Stock Boards. The stockowners of…

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Federal Convention. Discussion on Recommittal. Concession on the Rivers Question. Senatorial Elections. 0Ld-age-pensi0ns. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 5

"Shall we finish our labours this week?" is the question agitating the minds of the delegates. Noting the evident signs of uneasiness displayed by some members, Mr. Barton made an appeal to them…

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Labour Candidate for Cobar. Cobar

The Australian Star · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 4

A ballot is Being taken among the labour leagues for the selection of a candidate to run for this electorate. Two candidates have been nominated, viz., Samuel Rupert Wood and…

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Selecting a Labor Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 6

COBAR, Monday.--Political matters are lively just now, as the labor section are busily engaged carrying out election matters. For the selection of the league candidate a ballot is being taken,…

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General News. the Dissolution of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 6

It has been rumored that Parliament is to be dissolved immediately after the session of the Convention now being held in Melbourne. Mr. Reid stated yesterday in Melbourne that there is…

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New Zealand. the Wellington Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 March 1898 · page 6

WELLINGTON, Wednesday.--Mr. John Duthie (Opposition) has been elected to fill the vacancy in the Wellington electorate caused by the retirement of Sir Robert Stout defeating Mr. R. C…

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Parliamentary Election. the Liberal Candidate Returned. London, March 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 5

An election took place yesterday to fill the vacancy in the representation of Stepney (Tower Hamlets), caused by the death of Mr. F. Wootten Isaacson,…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 6

LONDON, March 10.- An election was held yesterdsy to fill the vacancy in the representation of Stepuey (Tower Hamlets), caused by the death of Mr. F. Wooton. Isaacson, Conservative…

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Sydney Hebrew Ladies' Dorcas and Female Benevolent Institution. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 6

The annual meeting of the above Society was held on Monday evening, March 7, at the Great Synagogue Chambers, Castlereagh-street, Sydney. The Rev. A. B. Davis presided, and there were also present:—…

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General Cable News. British Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--A Parliamenmtary election was held yesterday for the Stepney Division of Towere Hamlets, a vacancy having been caused by the death of Mr. T. W. Isaacson, who sat in…

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