The Polling in South Australia. the Bill Accepted. a Two to One Majority. Adelaide
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 6
"It is a great honour to anyone to be present at the birth of a nation," remarked Mr. Holder the other night. The inhabitants of South Australia had that privilege on Saturday, our "Glorious…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Members of Parliament Who Opposed the Bill. How Their Constituents Voted
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5
In view of the fact that 77 members of the Legilative Assembly opposed the bill, and for the past nine weeks worked enegetically to induce their constituents to reject the measure, it is interesting to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Members of Parliament. the Position of the Labour Party. a "Federal Ticket."
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 6
Members of Parliament are naturally very much interested in the federal question, and the peculiar turn which events have taken threatens, both individually and collcetively, seriously to affect their…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Interview with Mr. Barton, Q.c., M.l.c. Pledged to Fight the Cause of Australian Union. the Federal Organisation to Be Kept Alive and Extended. the Fight to Be Renewed at the General Elections
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5
Despite the seventy of the mental strain imposed upon Mr. Barton during the past nine weeks, and the natural disappointment he must feel at the failure of the federalists to win the race for national…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Country News. the Narrabri Bye-election. Narrabri
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5
The following are the latest returns:—Dale, 349; Ross, 373; Williams, 1[?]1; Barton, 193; M'Gee, 86…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federation. Result of the Referendum. Interview with Mr. Barton. Disappointed, But Not Dismayed. the Vote Possibly a Blessing in Disguise. Words of Thanks and Advice to the 71,000 Federalists. a Solid Phalanx at the General Elections. a Direct Issue to the Electors. Suggested Repeal of the Statutory 80,000 Vote. Congratulatory Telegrams to Mr. Barton. a Great Moral and National Victory." "Better High Failure Than Low Success."
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5
As might naturally be expectod, the leaders of the opposing forces in the federal campaign, together with those with whom they were associated in the struggle, found it necessary to rest on Saturday from…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Feeling at Newcastle. the Approaching Elections Awaited. Newcastle
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 6
The enthusiasm aroused in connectiou with the recent federal vote continues to be manifested throughout the district, and feeling runs very high in regard to the undemocratic provision passed by the local…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Municipal Election
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 4
The poll for the election of an alderman to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the representation of Islington Ward in the Municipal Council of Wickham caused by the resignation of Alderman J.B…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victoria. the Windermere Election
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The election for the Windermere seat in the Assembly, left vacant by the death of the late Mr. W. Anderson, resulted in the return of Mr. J. P. Spiers (479), who…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australia. Council Bye-election
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5
ADELAIDE, Sunday.--The bye-election for the representation of the North-eastern district in the Legislative Council, took place on Saturday, but only a few boxes have been opened…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An Election Accident
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 5
BERRIMA, Saturday.--A young man named Alex. Brees, while returning after casting his vote at Mandemar, was thrown from a young horse, and had a thigh dislocated. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Narrabri Bye-election
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1898 · page 4
NARRAERI, Sunday.--Full returns to hand give Mr. Ross a 25 plurality. He has polled about the same number of voles as he polled against Mr. Collins when only three candidates…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tasmania. the Opening of Parliament
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 5
HOBART, Monday.--Parliament re-assembles to-morrow, when the business of the session, which was postponed in connection with the Federal election, will be proceeded with. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Federal Fight. The Premier's Attitude. Feeling, at Parliament House
The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 6
Though the Premier decline's to say anything respecting the defeat of the Constitution Bill, or the possible arrangements for the future, it is generally understood that he…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rookwood Election
Evening News · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 2
The nomination proceedings in connection with the Bookwood Council vacancy caused by ex-Mayor Lidbury's resignation took place yesterday. Mr. H. J. Larcombe was declared elected unopposed as alderman of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Elections. Wishes of the Labor Party
Evening News · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 3
The Labor party is becoming anxious as to the date for the general elections. Parliament will not meet until the 21st instant, and if the sittings extend over the four weeks intended, the elections…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Narrabri Election. Disappointment at the Result. NARRABRI
The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 3
The official returns for the bye-election are as follow:—Ross (labour), 382; Dale (protectionist), 357; Barton (protectionist), 198; Williams (free-trader), 141; M'Gee (fair-trader),…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Legislative Council Election. Adelaide
The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 2
The latest returns in connection with the North-eastern district Legislative Council election gives the totals as:--Lewis (Oppositionist), 759; Haslam (Ministerialist), 313;…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Federal Fight. And the Next Election. The Coming Contest
The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 5
Now that the first outburst of excitement over the result of the federal referendum has ended members of Parliament are beginning to discuss in seriousness the political outlook…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. B. R. Wise and the Federal Elections. to the Editor
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 6
Sir,--Mr. B. R. Wise is evidently suffering from "swelled head," judging by his remarks at the Empire Hotel on the night of the Federal election. The stigmatising of members of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →