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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 155

Because a Direct Pledge to Parliament Has Been Broken

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 5

Mr. Reid, when he introduced, the Enabling Bill on November 7, 1895, said:--"There is some confusion of thought with reference to the function of the…

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Fitzroy Election

Evening News · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Mr. P. J. Dorahy, who is seeking the representation of Fitzroy in the federal and protectionist interests, addressed a large public meeting from the balcony of the Revolving Battery Hotel,…

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Narrabbi Elections. Narrabri, Monday

The Australian Star · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 2

In replying to Messrs. Black and Griffith. M.'sL.A., who recently spoke here in support of the labour candidate, Mr. G. S. Dale, protectionist candidate for Narrabri, defended…

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The Fitzroy Election. Address by Alderman Chapman

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 3

Alderman Henry Chapman, who formerly represented the Fitzroy electorate in the Legislative Assembly, and is again a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late member,…

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The Country. the Narrabri Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 7

NARRABRI, Saturday.--Mr. G.S. Dale addressed a large meeting last night at the School of Arts. Alderman A.E. Collins, the Mayor, occupied the chair. Mr. Dale said he wished to…

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Freemasons' Benevolent Institution. Seventh Annual Meeting. Election of Hall Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 May 1898 · page 2

The seventh annual meeting of the Freemasons' Benevolent Institution was held on Friday night, in the Masonic, Castlereagh-street. In the absence, through sickness, of the M.W. Grand Master (Sir Joseph…

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The Voting Strength of the Colonies in the Federal Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 7

The members of the New South Wales Federal Association issued two interesting diagrams with a view of exploding the oft-repeated statements of the opponents of the bill that both in the…

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The French Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 6

The French Moderate party claims that the second ballots of the election for the Chamber of Deputies have not appreciably affected the strength of the different…

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Fitzroy Election. Successful Protectionist Meeting

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

Mr. William Martin, the protectionist candidate for Fitzroy division, addressed a meeting on Saturday night. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. C. Browne, ex-M.L.A., and…

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French Elections. The Second Ballots. LONDON, May 23

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 5

In connection With the French elections the Moderates claim that the second ballots have unappreciably affected parties. The Radicals and Socialists, however, claim to have…

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The Fitzroy Election. Mr. Tighe's Candidature

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 7

Mr. P. E. Tighe, who is presenting himself in the protectionist interest for the Fitzroy electorate, addressed a meeting last night from the balcony of the President Lincoln Hotel,…

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"Trust the Parliament." Mr. SYMON: Let us trust the Federal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 7

Mr. REID: That is the answer to all difficulties, "Trust the Federal Parliament." Mr. REID: So whatever may he the decision, I look upon it as a debate which will throw, a…

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The French Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 6

The results of the French elections give the Government a weak majority of from 12 to 15. The Ministeralists have lost M. Lebon, the Minister for the Colonies, and other…

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The French Elections. London, May 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 5

The Moderates claim that the second ballots of the election for the French Chamber of Deputies have not appreciably affected the strength of the different…

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The French Elections. Claims of the Various Parties

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 May 1898 · page 5

LONDON,Monday Afternoon.--The French Moderate party claims that the second ballot in connection with the elections to the Chamber of Deputies has only affected the…

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Polling Day a Public Holiday

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 5

Following the practice adopted at the election of delegates to the Convention, the Government have decided that Friday, June 3, when the vote on the, bill is to be taken, shall be a public…

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The Fitzroy Election. Alderman Chapman's Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 5

Alderman Henry Chapman addressed a very large meeting of electors of Fitzroy Division at Keary's Hotel, corner of Brougham and William streets, Darlinghurst, last evening. Alderman J. C. Beare…

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Fitzroy Election. Federal Bill Condemned. By Alderman John Norton

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 3

The Protestant Hall last night was packed to the doors, below, and aloft, with an audience largely made up of ladies, for whose accommodation seats had been specially…

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Extra Special. "Evening News" Office, 3.30 P.m. Parliament. When Will It Meet. a Doubtful Position

Evening News · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 5

The question whether the present Parliament will meet again is once more agitating political circles. Though Mr. Reid has more than once made a definite statement on the point, not a few…

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