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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 155

Federal Convention. Friday's Proceedings. Powers of the Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 11

Sir Edward Braddon, who was ill before, he left Tasmania, and whose health was not improved by the rough trip over, was an absentee from today's sitting. Sir Joseph Abbott…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 9
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Ashfield.—Dr. J. D. Sly, who is a candidate for tho representation ot the North Ward, Borough of Ashfield, addieased a meeting of ratepayers from Kolt's venndah on Thursday evening last Mr J…

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The Labour Party and the General Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 9

There has been some individual activity, but no general concerted action, in resnect of the forthcoming election up to the present by the members of the labour party. Concerted action ia regarded by…

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A Question for the Federal Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1898 · page 6

Although the question of old age pensions may have very little to do with the drafting of a Federal Constitution, and should, not have been submitted to the…

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The Gospel for Gipps. a Hustings Hymn for the Electors, and a Polling Paean for the People. Sung with great success by "Father O'Flynn."

Truth · Sunday 23 January 1898 · page 5

Of six-pounder samples who geek notoriety, Sure, there's some dhragged from the dhregs of sassiety!…

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The Fiscal Plebiscite. a Misstatement Corrected. to Be Taken at the General Election

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1898 · page 7

It will be remembered that in our last Sunday's issue a definite announcement was made, for the first time, on the direct authority of the Premier, that a plebiscite…

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The King Division Election Mr. Slattery on Mr. Reid. Does Not Know What Underground Engineering Is

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1898 · page 7

"Have you anything to say in reply to Mr. Reid's interview which Appeared in our issue of Sunday last?" Mr. Slattery was asked by a representative of the…

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The Coming General Elections. More Candidates. Mr. Reid and the Fiscal Plebiscite

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 5

The publication on Friday last of the names of several prospective candidates for seats in Parliament at the forthcoming general election has brought forward a number of additional…

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Ashfield Municipal Election. (To the Editor of the "Evening News.")

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 7

Sir,-As there seems to be some misapprehension amongst the ratepayers with regard to sanitary matters at Asihfield, for their information I would like to state that in April last I moved the…

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Parliamentary Elections. Mid-armagh

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 6

LONDON, January 23, 3 p.m.-Mr. Dunbar Plunket Barton, Q.C., who has been appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland in succession…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

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Parliamentary Election. St. Stephen's Green, Dublin. London, Jan. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 5

An election for St. Stephen's Green Dublin, to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons caused by the elevation of Mr. William Kenny, Q.C., Solicitor-General…

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South Australia. Election Eor East Adelaide. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 5

The Parliamentary election for East Adelaide in the House of Assembly, caused through the death of Mr. J. A. M'Pherson, resulted in the return of the labour candidate, Mr. Hutchison,…

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Municipal Matters. The Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 8

There does not appear to be much excitement over the municipal elections in the district of St. George. The retiring aldermen for Rockdale are…

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Parliamentary Election. London, January 23

The Australian Star · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 5

Mr. Dunbar Barton has been elected for Mid-Armagh…

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Municipal Elections. Dr. Sly at Ashfield

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 7

Dr. J. D. Sly, who is a candidate for the representation of the North Ward, Ashfield, addressed a large meeting of ratepayers at the corner of Elizabeth and Charlotte streets, Ashfield, on Thursday evening. Dr. Sly expressed…

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British Parliamentary Election. St. Stephen's Division of Dublin a Liberal Unionist Elected. Allegations by His Opponent

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday. -- An election was held yesterday to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons caused by the appointment of Mr. W. Kenny, Q.C., the late…

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Parliamentary Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 7

There are a vast number of patriots coming forward for the next election. If there was a .£50 deposit required, it would mean a good big pool for the…

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