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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 155

Pastures and Stock Board. the Cannonbar Election

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 6

At the election which takes place on February 18, Mr. T. E. Grigg, of Fareham, Marra Creek, ia a candidate for the Cannonbar Board. Some…

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Stock Board Elections. to the Editor "Stock Journal

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 5

SIR,—I have read your leader in your issue of the 14th inst., and agree with you that the present system of voting thould be altered, and voting by…

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The Stock Board Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 4

THE election for Stock Boards takes place on the 18th of February, and the nominations must be in the hands of…

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Parliamentary Election. London, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 5

Mr. Dunbar Plunkot Barton, Q.O., who has been appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland in succession to Mr. W. Kenny, Q.O., who has been raised to the Bench,…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 6

Annandale.—The Mayor (Alderman Allan Taylor), who recently announced his intcution to become a candidate for re-election, has an extensive committee at work to secure his return to the council, and he is…

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British Parliamentary Election. Mr. D. P. Barton Re-elected for Mid-armagh

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Night.--The election for Mid-Armagh, necessitated by the appointment of Mr. Dunbar Plunket Barton, Q.C., as Solicitor-General for Ireland, took place…

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The Scene in the Chamber. an Electioneering Move. Fists and Feet Freely Used

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--M. de Blowitz. the Paris correspondent of "The Times," reports that the wild scene which occurred in the French Chamber of Deputies during the…

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Imperial Parliament The Coming Session. LONDON, January 25

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 5

The leaders of the various parties in the House of Commons have summoned their followers to attend the opening of Parliament on February 8, as it is expected that…

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Imperial Parliament. Intimation by Party Leaders. Important Business Expected

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 6

LONDON, Jan. 24.-Parliament is to meet for the dispatch of business on February 8. The leaders of parties in the Bouse of Commons have summoned their followers to attend the…

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Municipal Elections. Meetings of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 6

Mr. W. R. Bird, a candidate for Glenmore Ward, Paddington, held a meeting at the Solferino Hotel, Elizabethstreet, Paddington, last night.-- There was a large attendance of supporters, and a strong committee was…

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The Voting Record of Members of Parliament. (To the Editor)

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 3

Sir,--May I be permitted to point out that the "comparative analysis of the average attendance of the 3 parties in the House," as compiled by Mr. Griffith, M.L.A., is really no…

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The British Parliament. Intimation by Party Leaders. Probable Discussion of Important Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--Parliament is to meet for the dispatch of business on February 8. The leaders of parties in the House of…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. Britain's Foreign Relations. the Approaching Meeting of Parliament. Important Developments Expected. London, Jan. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 7

The Parliamentary leaders have specially summoned their followers to attend the approaching opening of Parliament. It is expected that matters of great…

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Municipal Elections. Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 8

The following are the results of the nominations received:- Adamstown.—North Ward, Mr. J. Thwaite (elected unopposed): South Ward, Messrs. J. Gray…

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Municipal Elections. the Nominations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 7

The following further nominations have been received for the vacancies which occur in the various municipal districts throughout the colony:-- SUBURBS…

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The Coming Elections. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 7

Sir-Now we are on the, verge of a re-election, is it not an opportune time to bestir ourselves and well consider the class of candidate the most essential for the betterment of the mass, etc…

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Municipal Elections. Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1898 · page 5

Auburn.—East Ward Aldermau Thomas Taylor (unopposed). West Word:Alderman T. Barker, T.Castles, 13 Webb.North Ward (extraordinary vacancy) John R.H. Gibbons (unopposed), North…

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Manly Municipal Elections. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 3

Sir,-In order to avoid any misunderstanding in regard to my name appearing among those nominated far the above ward, will you kindly, allow me to explain that a number of my friends…

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Municipal Elections. Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 5

Annandale.—The following are the candidates nominated:—Allon [Taylor (Mayor), J. F. Broad, C. P. Dwyer, A. E. Horton, J. Grant, E. Curties, E. J. Aiken…

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Candidate for Cobar. Cobar

The Australian Star · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 6

Consequent on the retirement of Mr. Waddell, M.L.A., from Cobar, a requisition has been presented to Mr. O'Halloran, proprietor of the Cobar "Leader," asking him to contest…

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