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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 155

Redfern Protectionist Candidate

The Australian Star · Thursday 5 May 1898 · page 5

We learn that the deputation of the Redfern Protection League which waited on Mr. Wright, M.L.A., the other day, with a request that he should stand for that,…

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The Federal Polling. Hours of Voting

Evening News · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 4

It is understood that supporters of the Commonwealth Bill are desirous of having the hours of polling on June 8 extended to a later hour than the one prescribed. Unfortunately, this cannot be…

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Meeting of Victorian Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 6

Our Melbourne correspondent telegraphs that the Victorian Parliament is to be called together some time during June, though the date is not yet fixed. The report that the Victorian Parliament is to meet…

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Narrabri Bye- Election. Five Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 5

NARRABRI, Thursday.--The various candidates are actively canvassing, and all are likely to go to the poll. Of the' live four are opponents of the Convention Bill, viz., Messrs. R. D…

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Maitland District Council Election. West Maitland

The Australian Star · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 6

The annual elections in connection with the Maitland district council were held at East Maitland on Tuesday. Warden Fitzpatrick officiated as returning officer, and announced…

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The Japanese Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 7

Commenting upon the elections which took place last month, the "Mainichi" calls it the most absurdly unique in the Parliamentary history, not only of Japan, but of…

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The Polling Day. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 10

A deputation of about 20 persons, representing the two Anti-Commonwealth Bill leagues, interviewed the Premier to-day requesting that the poll fixed for June 3 should be postponed for three months,…

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The Narrabri Election. and the Federal Campaign

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 10

NARRABRI, Friday.--Some of the candidates for the Narrabri vacancy have had to modify their programmes in consequence of the heavy roads. The town is fully occupied in…

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Meeting of Parliament. the Probable Date

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 May 1898 · page 4

THE date on which Parliament will be convened for the despatch of business has not been finally determined by the Cabinet, but it will probably be June 7…

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Fitzroy Election

The Australian Star · Monday 9 May 1898 · page 5

There is no likelihood of a lack of candidates in the election for Fitzroy, caused by the death of Mr. John M Elhane. It is understood that Sir William Manging may be…

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The Cis-alpine Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 4

The jubilee of the CisAlpine Parliament has been celebrated at Turin, Italy, with great rejoicing. In the course of a speech, King Humbert said that the Parliamentary institutions of…

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The Cis-alpine Parliament. Jubilee Celebrations in Turin

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The jubilee of the foundation of thhe Cis-Alpine Parliament has been celebrated in Turin amid great rejoicing…

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The French Elections. Socialist Defeats

Evening News · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 4

The returns to hand in connection with the elections in France show that the following have been re-elected :—M. Meline (the Premier), M.Henri Brisson,…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. the French Elections. the Premier and Ex-ministers Returned. London, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

The returns to hand in connection with the elections in France show that the following candidates have been returned:— M. Meline (the Premier), M. Henri…

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The French Elections. London, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

In connection with the French elections, MM. Jaures, Deloncle, and Guesde, the socialists, have been defeated…

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Socialists Defeated. In the French Elections. LONDON, May 9

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

The elections in France to the Chamber of Deputies have resulted in the defeat of M. Jaures, the leader of the socialist party, and his prominent supporters, M.M. Deloncle,…

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About the Voting. the Possession Op Electors' Rights. Narrabri and the Local Election. the Total Enrolment

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 6

In view of inquiries that have been made. It may be mentioned that the voting at the Referendum on Juno 3 will be taken exactly as in a Parliamentary election. The came rolls will…

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The French Elections. the Premier: Successful

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The elections for the French Chamber of Deputies are now in progress. Among the prominent politicians elected…

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Fitzroy Election

Evening News · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 3

Mr. Henry Chapman, who represented Fitzroy Division ir. the last Assembly, will be a candidate for the seat rendered vacant by the desth of Mr. M'Elhone. Mr. Chapman will contest the election…

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A Rowdy Election

Evening News · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 7

Quite an extraordinary degree of excitement has characterised the Auckland, where a sort of Donnybrook Fair has been rehearsed and blows…

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