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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 155

The Coming Election. MR. E. G. Griffiths at Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 8

A large crowd assembled in front of Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday night to hear Mr E G Griffiths (Alderman of the Camden Municipal Council) enunciate his views as a candidate for the Buff rages of…

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General Elections

Evening News · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3

Mr. Barton, in furtherance of his candidature for King Division, addressed a large meeting from the balcony of the Assembly Hotel, Phillip-street, last night. The very day he decided to oppose…

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The Member for Turrawilligar. a Romance of a General Election

Evening News · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3

HE inhabitants of Turrawilligar were…

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The General Elections

Evening News · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 5

The campaign of Mr. 6. D. Clark, the selected Labor candidate for Laichhardt, was opened in the local Town Hall last night. The chair was taken by Mr. Reid, and there was a large attendance. Mr…

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Candidates' Addresses. Ald. I. R. Cohen's Address

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 9

Alderman I. R. Cohen's address to the electors of Annandale is published to-day. In it he says there is a plain straight issue before the country. To whom is the cause of federation to be entrusted, Mr…

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The Election

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 131

The campaign of the general election has begun in the city by the manifesto and address of the Premier. Soon the party strife will extend throughout the…

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The Elections. Notes and Comments. the Labour Manifesto

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 10

The manifesto of the labour party has been issued and is a document of interest just at the present moment, inasmuch as it purports to define the position of the party. It is…

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Election Campaign. Mr. Barton in King Division Another Magnificent Meeting. Thousands Give a Vote of Confidence

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 5

Mr. Barton, with over 2000 citizens anxiously awaiting his indictment of Mr. Reld, viewed a multitude of pale, upturned faces last night, and was impelled to extol the glorious…

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Electioneering Experiences. a Few Good Stories

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 6

An old reporter tells the May number of the "Century Review" some good stories of his experiences. One relates to the general election of 1870, when Mr. Horsman contested…

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The Elections. Notes and Comments. the Premier's Trip

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 9

Mr. Reld's experience in the country should open his eyes. Down at Albury, on the border, he was courteously received, and given some excellent meals. He was allowed to…

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ILLAWARRA. Too Many Candidates. WOLLONGONG

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 12

Matters regarding selection of candidates for the Illawarra Electorate have now assumed a more definite shape. The following four candidates will go to the poll:--…

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Election Points. The Federal Leader. The Man to Secure Federation

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 9

Mr. Barton has no need to clamour for the sectional votes that the Reldltes are scrambling after as a forlorn hope. The federal leader appeals to the federalists, the…

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Candidates' Addresses. Sir W. P. Manning and Woollahra

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 11

His great, interest in Federation has induced Sir W. P. Manning to offer his services to the electors of Woollahra in the next Parliament. He will not trust Mr. Held nor Mr. Want, but Mr…

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The Congregational Union and the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 10

In view of the approaching general election, the temperance and morality committee of the Congregational Union have issued the following circular letter to the ministers of the…

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The General Election. the King Division Contest. Conservatives Struggling for Votes. Mr. Reid's Prospects Improving. Mr. D. Thomson Renounced

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 9

The Conservative party profess to he just as confident that Mr. Barton can win in King Division as they were that the rejection of the Convention Bill would kill Federation for ever…

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Canterbury Election

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 7

MR. Varney Parkes addressed a meeting in support of his candidature at Gillick's Hotel on Saturday evening last. Alderman Smith presided, and there was a fair attendance of electors. Mr…

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Parliamentary Elections. to the Electors of King Division

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 41

Gentlemen,—The seventeenth Parliament of New South Wales having been dissolved, after an unparalleled record of hard work, organic reform, and useful legislation, it becomes my duty to seek the renewal…

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The Elections. The Anti-Billites of Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 4

A meeting of the Anti-Convention Bill League of Parramatta was held on Thursday at the School of Arts. Alderman Saunders occupied the chair. It was unanimously…

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Election Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 4

Mr. W. L. Oakes deprecates the small use of the franchise made by his Toongabbie neighbours. Mr. O'Conor beware of chestnuts…

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Parliamentary Election. Granville Electorate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 12

GENTLEMEN,—In a few days you will be called upon to exercise that privilege which is your natural birthright. It therefore behoves you to carefully consider your groat responsibility…

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