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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 155

The Fitzroy Election. Further Particulars

Evening News · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 5

No definite action has yet been taken with reference to the Fitzroy election irregularity, reported in yesterday's "Evening News," either by Alderman Chapman, who came second "on the poll, or by the…

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Federation. Iorming a Parliamentary Federal Party. a Strong Quartet. Essrs. E. Barton, R. E. O'connor, B. R. Wise, and Bruce Smith. Fill Be Candidates for the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Barton Has Not Finally Selected His Constituency. Mr. R. E. O'connor Definitely Announced for Young. Several Offers to Mr. Wise. Mr. Bruce Smith Will Contest the Glebe. Mr. Reid's Attitude in the Convention

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 8

For some days past there has been considerable [?]siness displayed by those members of the legislative Assembly who opposed the Commonwealth Constitution Bill and whoso constituencies…

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Mr. Lyne in the Hume Federation and the Elections GERMANTON

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 3

Mr. Lyne's address on the political situation was listened to last night by a crowded audience in the School of Arts. Mr. J. Bruce presided. The member for the district…

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Electioneering at Parramatta

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 8

Preparations for the coming Parliamentary elections are already proceeding in this district, and the air is thick with rumors of now candidates, It appears to be generally accepted that…

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The General Election. Opening the Campaign

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 8

BLAYNEY, Tuesday.--Mr. Crick, M.P., addressed a large meeting to the Town-hall, Blayney, on Tuesday night. The Mayor, Mr. Russart, occupied the chair. Mr. Crick denounced…

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The Fitzroy Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 6

A mistake seems to have occurred in connection with tho Fitzroy election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mr. M'Elhone. Tho statement is that 500 ballot papers wore signed for at n…

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The Protectionists at Granville Selecting the Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1898 · page 8

The Granville Protectionists and the Federal Association held a meeting at Mrs. Robertson's rooms, Granville, on Monday evening. Alderman J. Mahony presided…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 5

It was decided at a meeting of the Cabinet to-day that Parliament should assemble at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, the 28th instant. The principal measures of the session will be the Land Bill, the…

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Duration of Parliament. When It Empires

Evening News · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 4

The present Parliament will expire by effluxion of time on August 10 next if not sooner dissolved. The duration of the Legislative Assembly of New South' Wales is prescribed by the Triennial Parliaments…

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Federation. Making Ready for the Elections. Only One Issue. Candidates and Their Movements. a Banquet Declined

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 5

The probability now is that in a few days the basis of organisation on both sides will be laid for the general election contest. This week the issues have clearly and specifically defined…

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The Governor-general of Canada. His Farewell to the Parliament. London, June 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 5

The Earl of Aberdeen, who is about to resign the Governor-Generalship of Canada, said in the course of his farewell speech to the Parliament of the Dominion,…

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The General Election. Social Democrats

Evening News · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 6

At a general meeting of the Social Democratic Propaganda Society held at the rooms, in Castlereagh- street, on Tuesday night, the question of candidates for the forthcoming general election was discussed at…

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Social Democrats and the General Election

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 2

At a general meeting of the Social Democratic Propaganda Society, held at the rooms in Castlereagh- street last night, the question of candidates for the forthcoming general…

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The General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 6

CAMDEN, Wednesday.--A meeting of the local branch of the Federal Association has decided to continue its work until Federation is accomplished. It was further decided that the…

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The Fitzroy Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 4

With regard to the alleged mistake in connection with the Fitzroy election, it is pointed out that it will be open to Alderman Chapman to petition Parliament against the return of the…

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Western Australian Parliament

Evening News · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 2

PERTH, Friday.—Parliament was opened yesterday afternoon with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech began by staling that the Commonwealth Bill not haying teen accepted by New South Wales, and…

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West Australian Parliament. The Federal Problem. PERTH

The Australian Star · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

Parliament Was opened yesterday afternoon by the Governor, whose speech foreshadowed a heavy session's work. On the question of federation the Government was of the opinion…

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West Australian Parliament. Official Opening. the Question of Federation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 6

PERTH, Wednesday.--Parliament was opened tills afternoon with the customary ceremony. The Governor's Speech congratulated members on being called together earlier than…

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Reichstag Elections. Socialist Candidates. LONDON, June 16

The Australian Star · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

It is announced that socialist candidates Will contest each seat at the forthcoming Reichstag elections in Germany…

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Parliament of Western Australia. Opening of the Session. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

Parliament was opened this afternoon with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech stated in reference to federation that the Common wealth Bill not having been accepted by New South…

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