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Politics & elections, 1898

3,098 stories in Sydney's papers · page 86 of 155

The Ryde Election

Evening News · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 2

Mr. Edward Terry, the newly-elected member for Ryde, addressed a well-attended meeting of electors from the balcony of M'Donald's Family Hotel, at Eastwood, on Friday night. Mr. Terry…

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The Late Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 6

Sir,—So many of my friends have asked me the following question that I feel constrained to put it through your columns:—"Is it a fact that you, Mr. Houghton, who polled nearly 700 votes, are not to…

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The Election Campaign in the Cape. Me. Rhodes and President Keugee. London, Aug. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 5

In a speech upon the relations between Cape Colony and the Transvaal Mr. Cecil Ehodes stated that the best way of arriving at a solution of the difficulties…

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The Upper House. Mr, Reid's Contemplated Nominations. Defeated Candidates and the Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 3

When Sir George Dibbs, four years ago, was exactly in the same position as the Reld Government is to-day, retaining office (to use Mr. Reid's own definition of the…

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The Cape Elections

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 5

Speaking at a meeting in the Cape Colony election campaign on Saturday, Mr. Cecil Rhodes said that unrest must continue in South Africa until the Uitlanders in the…

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The Botany Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 7

Sir,--Now that the election excitements are over, I would crave your Indulgence, in the interests of fair play and justice, to permit me, through the medium of your most influential paper, to explain…

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The Cape Elections. Rhodes and Kruger. the Exodus From the Transvaal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Night.--In the course of an election address at the Cape yesterday, Mr. Cecil Rhodes remarked that the best solution of the difficulties in South Africa…

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West Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 6

PERTH, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the House went into committee on the Land Bill. Considerable discussion arose on the part dealing with working men's blocks…

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South Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly the Attorney-General promised to put a sum on the estimates for the preparation of a revised manual for the use of justices of the…

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Western Australian Parliament. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-night a lengthy debate took place on the second reading of the Mines Bill. The debate was adjourned…

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Queensland Parliament. the Chillagoe Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 6

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the debate was resumed on the Addrcss-in-reply. Mr. M'Donald, in a strong speech, said that if the Government would…

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Meeting of Parliament. On Tuesday Next

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 6

Amongst other matters dealt with by the Executive to-day was the authorisation of a proclamation calling the new Parliament together for the despatch of business. As…

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New Zealand Parliament. the Budget Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 6

WELLINGTON, Tuesday.--The Premier delivered his Budget speech this afternoon. A new departure was made in eliminating from the speech all references to extraneous matter not…

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Victorian Parliament. One Man One Vote

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council to-day Mr. Grimwade called attention to the late ruse of the detectives for convicting persons suspected of carrying on Illegal…

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South Australian Parliament The Pastoral Bill. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last night the debate was continued on the Pastoral Bill, and by 28 votes to 17 it was decided that the leases should be for 21 years, with the option…

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The New Parliament. the House Will Meet on Tuesday Next

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 7

At the meeting of the Executive yesterday approval was given to the summoning of the new Parliament for the despatch of business on Tuesday next, and the usual proclamation by the Governor…

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The Political Situation. Parliament to Meet on Tuesday. Mr. Reid at Narrandera

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 5

Parliament has been summoned to meet on Tuesday next, at noon. Mr. Reid passed through Narrandera yesterday, on his way to Sydney. He will arrive here this…

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Parramatta Election

Evening News · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 4

The electioneering committee of Mr. Dowell O'Reilly, ex-M.P. for Parramatta, have been called together, and a meeting is to be held this week to discuss the probabilities of upsetting Major…

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Political Situation. Sir Joseph Abbott Will Not Go to England. He Will Be a Candidate for the Speakership. a New Agent-general Must Be Appointed. Who Will Be Labour Leader?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 7

There is an unusual flutter in the Ministerial dovecot. The cause is not far to seek. There are three vacant portfolios waiting to be filled up, and Ministerial supporters are askiug themselves, "Who are…

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The Ryde Electorate. Queer Election Tactics

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 7

Mr. Edward Terry, the newly-elected member for Ryde, held a meeting at Eastwood the other evening at which he returned his thanks to those of the electors by whom he…

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