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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 81 of 155

Police Courts. Electioneering Reminiscences

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 14

At the North Sydney Court yesterday morning, a couple of young men were obliged with riotous behavior during Mr. Barton's [?]ctioneering meeting in Mount-street, last Monday evening. Charles Ormiston (22) had a…

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Canterbury Election. Just Before the Battle

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 8

MR. Donnelly, of Ashfield, delivered an excellent address at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last in advocacy of the cause of Federation and the methods put forward by…

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The Parramatta Election. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 3

Sir,—In my opening remarks as chairman ol Mr. W. J. Ferris's meeting held at Mr. Lye's hotel on tho 18th inst., I stated that at the present elections individuality…

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Previous Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 12

The election of 1895 was devoid of much interest, inasmuch as the contest lay between Mr. Parkes and Mr. M. Hammond, and at no period of the campaign was it…

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The Elections. The Granville Contest. Return of Ministerial Canidate. A Huge Majority. Great Enthusiasm

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 12

Great interest was displayed all day long in the polling in tho Granville electorate, and all day long a steady stream of voters congregated at the polling booths…

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The Parramatta Election. The Talk Down Town on the Result

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 4

The effects of the Ferris victory in Parramatta town were very remarkable. First the different candidates—the succcss-ful man as well as the two unsuccessful…

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Election Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 4

An doctor asked Mr. Withers on Monday evening if be was in favor of haying " gas supplied through water pipes, thus saving the expense of two sets of…

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The Elections. The Poising in Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 4

All through the day the polling went on vigorously. The Ferris party made a great show with colours and vehicles for the conveyance of voters to the booths; but the…

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The Ryde Election. Return of Mr. Terry. Mr. Farnell Hints About Upsetting the Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 10

Groat excitement prevailed throughout the Ryde electorate on polling day. Never before in tho history of the electorate—that is, since Ryde was separated from Central…

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The Elections. Before the Battle. Parramatta Electorate. Mr. Ferris at Melnityres. Enthusiastic Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 11

Mr. W. J. Ferris Ferris addressed an immense gathering on Tuesday evening from the balcony of McIntyre's White Horse Hotel. Alderman J.W. Hill occupied the chair…

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The Elections & " Our Argus." to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 9

Sir,—Allow me to congratulate you on tho spirited "leading articles" that have appeared in your last two issues. I am pleased, indeed, to note that the ideas…

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Should a Man's Past Be Considered? Rough on Members of Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 10

Dear Vivienne,—"F.C." says that after a great disappointment he has been leading a very fast life. Now, don't you think it would have been nobler of him to lead a…

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Mr. Barton Interviewed. He Intends to Enter Parliament. Mr. Reid Cannot Carry On. the Stand and Deliver Policy Must Go. the Coalition Idea

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 7

Mr. Barton was also seen yesterday at his residence by a "Sunday Times" representative, and, being asked to give his views of the existing position, he said:…

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School Holidays and Election Day

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 6

A serious nuisance, if not a positive evil, arising out of the proclamation of a public holiday on polling day, or, rather, from its extension to the public…

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Woman's World Gossip of the Day. Election Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 10

There was a fair sprinkling of women— the young and the motherly—amidst the crowd on Election night. And they outshone all the men in their enthusiasm…

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Mr. Lyne on the Situation. the Elections Disastrous to the Ministry. the Gains and Losses

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 7

"The result turned out pretty much as I expected," said Mr. Lyne to a "Sunday Times" representative. "I calculated that there would be 75,000 Protectionist votes,…

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Comments on Candidates

Truth · Sunday 31 July 1898 · page 1

THE important event of the week has, of course, been the beginning and ending of, the General Election of New South-Wales One of its curiosities is that it is responsible…

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Election Rejoicings

Evening News · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 3

One hundred and twenty-five gentlemen, members of the committee of Mr. John J. Cohen, the newly-elected member of Petersham, met at Thomas's Carrington Hotel, Petersham, on Saturday…

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The Elections

Evening News · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 5

CAMPBELLTOWN, Monday.-The return of Mr. John Kidd as member for Camden is pleasing to people here. Although it was thought that he would be returned by a substantial majority, even…

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The Recent Election. Its Effect Upon Federation. Views of Cardinal Moran

The Australian Star · Monday 1 August 1898 · page 3

"This is the first meeting which has been held for some time past free from the political excitement which has stirred up the enthusiasm of the citizens of New South…

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