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Politics & elections, 1898

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Our Fiscal System and the Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 6

Sir,—To-day I and many others, the sincerity of whose attachment to the principles of freetrade cannot be questioned, are being subjected to what is only mildly described when I call it…

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Election Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 5

As the fight grows hotter it is to be seen more clearly from day to-day that the parties are solidifying themselves. We are stripping the issues, and the Zion in each camp are engaged in exerting all…

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The Elections. List of Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 7

In the subjoined list the letter "M." in parenthesis after a candidate's name stands for "Ministerialist," or supporter of the Reid-Wa[?] party, "F." represents a "Federalist" who supports federation on the…

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The Elections. the Protectionists and the Fiscal Pledge. Letter From Mr. Pulsford, M.l.c. an Unfounded Charge Against Mr. Wise. the Premier at Orange. Mr. Barton at Petersham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 5

Despite the emphatic and unequivocal statements made by Messrs. Barton, R.E.O'Connor, Lyne, See, Copeland, Chanter, and other leading protectionist members of the National Federal Party that if Mr…

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The Elections. News and Notes. a Bartonian Watchman

The Australian Star · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 6

Amongst the great army of King Division watchmen, who will roll up to plump for Reid on Wednesday next--according to a certain newspaper--a "Star" representative has…

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A Disappointed Candidate. Michelago

The Australian Star · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 3

Mr. Alfred Allen, candidate for Quean beyan, came by train from Queanbeyan yesterday morning to address the electors, but, to his intense surprise, no one turned up to…

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The Elections. News and Notes. the Premier's Country Trips

The Australian Star · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 5

Mr. Reid, after another unhappy experience of his unpopularity in the country districts, will be back in the city tonight,and will make the best of a losing fight for King Division in…

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Election Points

The Australian Star · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 4

The Government programme --Anti-feder federation. It would be a remarkable thing to find Mr. Reid a sincere federationist considering that…

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Northern Notes. The General Election. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 5

Mr. W. T. Dick addressed a meeting of about 1000 persons from the balcony of the Criterion Hotel last night. Dr. Doyle presided. The candidate was accorded a good…

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Election News. in the Country. Mr. Haynes at Wellington

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. -- An enthusiastic meeting was held here last night, when the opening address of his campaign was given by Mr. John Haynes. Mr. Quirk (Mayor) presided. Mr. Haynes was accorded an…

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Candidates' Addresses. Mr. D. Storey and Randwick

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 7

In his address to the Randwick electors, Mr. Storey points with justifiable pride to his tour years' service as their representative in Parliament. He will give the present Liberal party…

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The General Election. Progress of the Campaign. Consolidating the Forces in King Division. Devious Devices of Protectionists. Attempts to Split Votes. Confident Liberals

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 7

As the day of the elections draws nearer, interest in the great fight to take place in King Division increases. Though Mr. Reid has during the week left the field to Mr. Barton entirely,…

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An Unexpected Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 July 1898 · page 5

BROKEN-HILL, Wednesday. -- Mr. Learoy, said to be an ex-President of the Liverpool Labor Electoral League, arrived at Broken-hill this morning unheralded and unannounced, with credentials showing he had been selected…

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South Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 9
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ADELAIDE, Thursday. -- The debate on the Address-in-Reply was concluded in the Council. Mr. Ward's amendment, expressing the Council's regret at the proposed…

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West Australian Parliament. the Divorce Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 9

PERTH, Friday. -- The Legislative Assembly yesterday spent almost the entire sitting in discussing the Education Bil. Mr. Lefroy moved to insert a new clause…

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Imperial Parliament. an M.p. Abandons Home Rule

Evening News · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 5

LONDON, July 22, 1.50 a.m.-Mr. George Doughty, who has represented Great Grimsby in the House of Commons since 1895 as a Liberal and Home Ruler, has abandoned the…

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Free-traders and Protectionists Protectionists and Free-traders Vote Straight for the Candidates of the Federal Association, Selected by a Joint Committee of Free-traders and Protectionists. Don't be misled by any talk about a conspiracy to reverse the Fiscal Policy. Unite to Create the Australian Nation As You Would Unite to Defend It Against a Fo Reign Enemy. Our Fiscal System and the Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 12

I and many others, the sincerity of whose attachment to the principles of free-trade cannot be Questioned, are being subjected to what is only mildly described as…

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Imperial Parliament. Mr. Doughty, M.P., Abandons Home Rule. London, July 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 9

Mr. George Doughty, who has represented Great Grimsby in the House of Commons since 1895, ns a Liberal and Home Ruler, has abandoned the Home…

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The Coming Election. MR S. E. Lees at Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 7

The Temperance Hall was packed on Saturday night, when the Hon S. E. Lees, M.L.C., commenced his electioneering campaign for a seat in the lower House. Mr Arthur Judges presided and…

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