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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 99

Marine Board Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 4

Some dismay has been caused in local shipping circles by the announcement that not only is the nomination of Mr. T. R. Allt, one of the candidates for the position of warden of the Marine…

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An Election at the Cape

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--An election has been held in Cape Colony for the representation of Stellen-Cosh in the Legislative Assembly. Mr. J. S. Marais, a member of the Afrikander…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Federal Enabling Bill

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 50

In the Legislative Council on March 23,Dr. MacLaurin presented the report of the select committee appointed to draw up reasons for insisting on the amendments of the House to…

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Robberies in the City. a Member of Parliament Victimised

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 9

A number of robberies, chiefly of a petty character, have been reported to the police. The visitors from the country are proving apparently a good harvest to the professional metropolitan…

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The Queensland Elections

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 731

The results of the general elections in Queensland may be summarised as favourable to the interests of steady government in the sister colony and the general…

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The Auburn Election Muddle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 12

Another point has cropped up in connection with the Auburn municipal election in addition to that previously referred to. Not only must no person vote whose rates are unpaid on election…

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Elections and Electors

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 2

ON the rolls, made up to October last, there are 303,401 electors, and it is believed that since that date some 5,000 more names have probably been…

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A Ratepayers' Crisis. An Extraordinary Election Incident. The Municipal Association's Opinion

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 12

"For a few days past there has been a simmer of discontent amongst the ratepayers of the West Ward of the borough of Auburn, caused by a rumour that it would…

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Auburn Extraordinary Election. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 12

SIR,—In view of the Mayor's very proper exposition of the law governing an election in a case of this kind, it may not be amiss to draw candidates' attention…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 April 1899 · page 10

Parliament was prorogued on Thursday until April 11, when it is understood it will meet for the despatch of business…

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No Chance in the Senate. Sectarianism and the Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 April 1899 · page 12

We take the following from the "Freeman's Journal":— "When the Federal Constitution Bill was before our Legislative Assembly it was…

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Transit Commission. a Runaway Race. Election of Municipality and Licensees' Representatives. a Huge Majority

Truth · Sunday 2 April 1899 · page 2

ON Wednesday last, at the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, Sydney, and at the School of Arts, Ashfield, the usual annual election for seats on the Transit Commission for…

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Marine Board Election

Evening News · Monday 3 April 1899 · page 5

The election of three wardens to represent the shipowners of New South Wales on the Marine Board in taking place at the Merchants' Exchange, Bridge-street, Sydney, to-day, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The candidates…

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Marine Board Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 3 April 1899 · page 5

A poll is being taken at the Merchants' Exchange, Bridge-street, to-day, in connection with the election of wardens to the Marine Board. The election has caused a…

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Marine Board Elections. Sitting Wardens Re-elected

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 April 1899 · page 7

The result of the voting to-day at the Merchants' Exchange, Bridge-street, in connection with the election of wardens to the Marine Board was made known about half an…

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Parliament Dissolved

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 April 1899 · page 6

A "Government Gazette" extraordinary was published this afternoon, containing a proclamation dissolving the House of Assembly, and setting out the regulations under the Australasian…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 6

LONDON, v April 6.-An election was held yesterday to fill the seat for the Harrow Division of Middlesex in the House of Commons, vacant by the resignation of Mr. W…

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The Mayoralty of Gundagai. Illegality of an Election

Evening News · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 6

The Chief Justice had before him in Chambers this morning an application on behalf of James Joseph Cornett, of Gundagai, storekeeper, to make absolute a rule calling upon Morgan Ryan, also of…

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Parliamentary Election. London, April 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 5

An election to the House of Commons took place yesterday to fill the vacancy for Harrow caused by the resignation of Mr. William Ambrose, Q.C…

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South Australia. the General Elections. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 5

In the Executive Council on Wednesday writs were issued for the elections to the House of Assembly. There are 27, each returning two members. Nominations have been fixed for April…

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