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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 155

The German Elections The Socialist Party. LONDON, June 17

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 9

In the general elections of representatives to the German Reichstag the Socialist party has gained 25 seats…

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Narrabri Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 5

The irregularity in connection with the Narrabri election, due to the fact that one of the polling-booths was not opened at the proper time, has been overcome by a…

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Election Dangers. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 5

Sir,--To most electors who take an active interest in New South Wales politics, the coming election must cause a certain amount of anxiety. Granting that the Federation question is…

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The General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 11

ORANGE, Friday.--A branch of the Federal Association was formed last night, the Mayor (Mr. Flanagan) presiding. The officers elected were:--Secretaries, Messrs. F. J. Mulholland and…

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The German Socialists. Contesting the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Night.--Socialist candidates will contest the whole of the seats at the coming elections to the German Reichstag…

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The German Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The general elections in Germany have resulted in the return of Herr Necht and the defeat of Herren Bebel and Krupp…

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Canterbury Electorate Probable Billite Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 11

Mr. Bavin, whose recent speeches in Liverpool in favour of the Commonwealth Bill created a profound impression upon the Billites, is spoken of us a probable…

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Meeting of Parliament. Interview with the Premier. the Government Programme. Federation the Main Issue. Principal Points of Amendment

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 June 1898 · page 7

Parliament will reassemble for despatch of business, after a prolonged prorogation, on Tuesday next. This is necessarily the final session of the present Parliament, as…

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The Fitzroy Election. Was There Irregularity?

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 June 1898 · page 7

Various rumors were about yesterday as to irregularities in connection with the recent Fitzroy election, and one statement was published that 150 ballot papers had…

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The Fitzroy Election

Truth · Sunday 19 June 1898 · page 1

A PARAGRAPH, evidently inspired by the Government, has appeared in the daily papers suggesting that there , were illegalities in the Fitzroy…

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[?] Sample Bush, J.F. And the Village Dogberry, Moist Weather at the Federal Elections

Truth · Sunday 19 June 1898 · page 3

A disgusted correspondent writes from a god-frosoken border township which we, for obvious reasons, re-christen. According to this party, things are anyhow up in…

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Opening of Parliament

Evening News · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 6

To-morrow his Excellency the Governor will open the fourth and final session of the seventeenth Parliament of New South Wales. The House of Assembly will meet at noon, pursuant to the…

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Opening of Parliament. Official Proceedings. the Governor's Speech

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 5

The fourth and final session of the seventeenth Parliament of New South Wales will be opened by the Governor at noon to-morrow. The ceremony will be of the usual character, the chief portion…

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Meeting of Parliament. The Opening Ceremony. The Governor's Speech

The Australian Star · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 5

The final session of the dying Parliament will be formally opened at noon to-morrow, when his Excellency the Governor will deliver the Vice-Regal speech to members of…

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Opening of Parliament. To-morrow's Proceedings. a Fortnight's Session

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 5

The last session of the present Parliament will be opened to-morrow by his Excellency the Governor. Tho usual ceremonial will be followed. There will be a small military display,…

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General Elections

Evening News · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 2

The Liberals of Ashburnham have two candidates wooing their suffrages Dr. Calder, of Forbes, and Mr. A. Gardiner, the late member. As it is recognised that it would be…

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The Federal Issue at the Next Election. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 6

A largely attended special meeting of the Dubbo Protection League was held at Boland's Macqua[?] View Hotel last night, when 40 members were present. The meeting had been convened for the…

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The German Elections. London, June 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 5

So far the German elections have resulted in a gain of 23 seats by the Socialist party…

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Tasmania. the Hobart Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 5

HOBART, Sunday.--Mr. C. Davenport Hoggins, solicitor, has been elected member for Hobart, vice Mr. Clark, who has been raised to the Bench. The defeated candidates were Mr. G. Hiddlestone…

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The General Election. Preparing for the Contest

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 June 1898 · page 6

With the doom of Parliament immediately ahead politicians are preparing for the general election. Mr. Lyne returned on Saturday from his visit to the Hume electorate. At Culcairn he…

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