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Politics & elections, 1898

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The Political Situation the Government Will Meet Parliament. Some Reasons for Doing So

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

"Certainly," said the Premier. "I intend to meet Parliament. I must do so." This was in reference to some rumors circulated by interested persons to the opposite effect. Mr. Reid seemed…

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The General Elections

Evening News · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 6

A largely-attended meeting of the Granville supporters of Mr. John Nobbs was held in the Albert Hall last night, when ex-Alderman Unwin presided. About 200 were present. Mr. Nobbs gare an…

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The German Elections. Socialists Contest All Seats

Evening News · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 6

LONDON, June 16, 4.45 p.m.—Socialist candidates will contest all the seats at the coming elections to the German Reichstag. (The Reichstag has 397 members, or one to…

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Candidates for Camden. Camden

The Australian Star · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

Four candidates, including Mr. Charles Dull (the sitting member), are announced for Camden at the general election. Mr. Bull's opponents are Messrs. John Kidd, John E…

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A Federal Candidate. Murrumburrah

The Australian Star · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

The Murrumburrah and Harden Federal Association held a public meeting in the council-chambers here on Wednesday night, when it was arranged to select a candidate…

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The Coming Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

Nearly all the present members of the Assembly will face the country at the approaching elections. Mr. Phillips, of Cowra, will retire in favor of Mr. Waddell, who at present represents Cobar…

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Federation. Attitude of the Opposition. Division in the Protectionist Camp. Effect of Queensland's Attitude. One State or More. How It May Influence the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

A peculiar complication that arises out of the present situation is the position that the protectionist party occupies. Most of the protectionist members in the recent campaign were in…

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West Australia. Central Province Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

PERTH, Thursday.--The results of the election for the Central Province are:--Lotton, 172; M'Kearnan, 62. PERTH, Thursday…

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The General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

CAMDEN, Thursday.--Alderman Henry Willis . has definitely announced his candidature for the Camden electorate, also Messrs, John E. Moore, J. Kidd, and C. Bull (the present member)…

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The Fitzroy Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 6

In reference, to the Fitzroy election, it is understood that no petition has so far been lodged. Under the Act the petitioner must pay £50 deposit [?] the petition must be presented within eight weeks…

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Defective Arrangements at the Polling Places

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 7

Thousands of men were prevented from voting on Referendum Day owing to their names not being upon the supplementary rolls. Others who brought transfer certificates were also refused the right to…

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Church and Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 17

ALBURY, Monday.— In the course of a sermon at St. Matthew's Church of England last nighs Rev. Canon Spencer remarked that, some members of Parliament in this colony were of such an…

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The Tasmanian Parliament the Meat Duties

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 9

HOBART, Friday.--The Assembly today rejected a motion to abolish the duly on carcases of meat…

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The Cabinet. Preparing to Meet Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 5

The Cabinet met yesterday, as previously arranged, the proposed postponement wntil to-day being found to disarrange the plans of several Ministers who wished to leave town last evening…

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The German Elections. the Socialist Gains

Evening News · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 6

So far the German elections have resulted in a gain of 25 seats by the Socialist party. Herr Liebknecht, one of the leaders of the…

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Narrabri Election

Evening News · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 5

A slight irregularity occurred in connection with the Narrabri election, owing to one of the polling places not being opened by the deputy-returning officer at the authorised hours. Yesterday,…

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The Fitzroy Election. Police Inquiries. Ballot Papers in a Sewer

Evening News · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 4

The police at No. 3 division have instituted inquiries in quiries concerning the alleged disappearance of number of ballot papers at the recent Fitzroy Parliamentary Election. It is stated that on the…

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General Election

Evening News · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 4

Mr. Henry Dawson intends contesting the Eden and Bombal seat at the forht-coming general election. It is also rumored that Mr. F. B. Suttor will be a candidate…

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A Candid Candidate

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 7

Mr. R. D. Barton, who was a Protectionist candidate for Narrabri, seems to be a somewhat outspoken if indiscreet politician. Here are some of the answers he gave to questions which were put to…

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The German Elections. London, June 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 9

Socialist candidates are contesting all the constituencies in the election of members for the now Reichstag, in Germany. June 17…

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