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Politics & elections, 1899

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The Parramatta Election Prosecutions. No Remission of Penalties

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 1

In answer to the petitions forwarded by the four presiding officers, who were fined for negligent omissions at the recent Parramatta elections, the reply has not been very…

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Ryde Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3

The forthcoming municipal elections promise to create more than the usual amount of interest at Ryde. For the Central Ward Alderman Jordan, who retires by effluxion of time, will be…

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Parliamentary Election. Representation of Aylesbury. the Hon. L. W. Rothschild Elected. London, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 5

The Hon. Lionel Walter Rothschild has been returned unopposed for the representation of Aylesbury in the House of Commons, rendered vacant by the death…

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Mr. Cecil Rhodes. Election Petition Dismissed. LONDON, January 8, 3.30 p.m

The Australian Star · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 5

A petition against the election of Mr. Cecil Rhodes for the constituency of Barkly West, in the Cape Parliament, has been dismissed…

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The House of Commons. Election for Aydesbury

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--The Hon. Lionel Waiter Rothschild (Liberal) has been elected unopposed to the House of Commons for the Aylesbury division of…

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Auburn Municipal' Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 8

Alderman C. Dyer, the present Mayor, so fat persists in his resolve not to allow himself to be nominated for re-election in the North "Ward of Auburn, and Mr. W. C. Clarke has been asked to…

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The Cape Parliament. London, Jan. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 5

A petition against the return of Mr. Cecil Rhodes to the Cape House of Assembly has been dismissed…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Already there is some stir in Granville over the approaching municipal elections, and in some cases candidates and their supporters are prosecuting a systematic canvass. There are no burning…

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Parramatta Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 3

Alderman Ferris, M.P., has stated that it is, his intention to retire from municipal life for the present, and this will give an opportunity for one new man in the council from north of the…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

The Parramatta elections this year are notable from the fact that the Mayor of the town and its Parliamentary representative both retire. Major Ferris has announced that his parliamentary…

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Municipal Elections. Retiring Aldermen. Alexandria

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 6

South Ward, Alderman W. Furness; East Ward, Alderman W.H. Swain; West Ward, Alderman J. M'Cauley; Beaconsfield Ward, Alderman M. O'Riordan (Mayor). All seek re-election. Mr…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Parramatta elections this year are notable from the fact that the Mayor of the town and its Parliamentary representative both retire. Major Ferris has announced that his parliamentary…

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The Aldermanic Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 4

The annual municipal elections, which take place throughout the colony next month, will afford the "Greater Sydney" that lies in the suburbs an opportunity of, in some…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 13 January 1899 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The signs of the municipal elections at Prospect and Sherwood show a great awakening of interest in matters municipal by the erstwhile uninterested ratepayers, due largely to the interest…

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Parliamentary Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1899 · page 6

Sir,—Might I take advantage of your columus to suggest a few improvements in our methods of conducting Parliamentary elections. In the first place I would leeson the trouble and anneyance an elector…

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