Referendum Day. the Polling
Polling began at 8 o'clock this morning throughout the colony, and at six sharp this evening the ballot-boxes will be shut; and in a couple of hours afterwards it will be known…
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Polling at Newcastle. Newcastle
This morning broke dull and cloudy. It was anything but the kind of day desired for voting. There is every indication that rain will fall before evening. Polling at the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Around the Suburbs. Good Polling
In the glorious weather which distinguished the early part of this day—the Queen's Accession Day, and (it is to be hoped) Federation Day—the citizens of Sydney and her many suburbs are…
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A proclamation was issued to-day convening Parliament to meet on July 18 "for the despatch of business." Both Houses will therefore meet on that date…
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A special meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday, when it was decided that Parliament should assemble for the dispatch of business on Tuesday, July 18. The usual proclamation…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Federal Campaign. Secret Conference Bill. Polling Day. Hours for Recording Votes. the Last Efforts. Posting the Returns
Referendum Day has come at last. After two months of incessant work, of vigorous agitation, and indomitable oratorical energy, the Secret Conference Bill will to-day go to the vote…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Northumberland Election- Gosford
During the past few days Mr. Wheeler has addressed very successful meetings at Mangrove, Wiseman's Ferry, and St. Albans. On Saturday night Mr. Norton addressed a meeting at Gosford…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Federal Time Meter. How the Polling Progressed
The results of the polling flowed into the "Herald" Office, and were posted on the display board outside in rapid progression. The first bailot-boxes revealed their secret at 6.30 p.m., and that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Around the Polling Booths. Activity in the King Division
Among the city polling places that at the Protestant-hall for the King Division was the centre of the greatest activity. Throughout the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →West Australia. Perth, Tuesday. Parliament opens on
A meeting under the auspices of the National League was held last night to discuss Federation. The audience manifested sympathy with the bill. Much regret is expressed in sporting circles at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Referendum. Results of the Polling. Large Majority for the Bill. How the Voting Went. Members and Their Constituents
At the referendum yesterday the Secret Conference Bill was, on the official figures received up to midnight, carried by a majority of 21,530 votes. The actual polling was 101,200 voles for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Interview with Mr. Wise. M.l.a. Triumph for Democratic Institutions. When Will the Union Be Completed. First Federal Parliament in 1901
The words and manner of Mr. B. R. Wise reflected the jubilation of the day. In an interview which a "Herald" reporter had with him last night he said; "I consider the result is a triumph of good sanse…
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LONDON, June 20.—Mr. Dewar, a Liberal, has been elected by a majority of 831 to the vacancy for Edinburgh South in the House of Commons, caused by the death, of Mr. Robert…
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At election time there are always to be found numbers of persons who regard the posting of results at the newspaper offices as quite an appropriate time for indulging in horseplay. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliamentary Election. London, June 20
Mr. Dewar, a Liberal, has been elected by a majority of 831 to the vacancy for Edinburgh South in the House of Commons, caused by the death of Mr. Robert…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →How the Vote Went. The City and Suburban Elections. The Country Solidly Federal
The voting of yesterday proves, on examination of the figures, to be far more decisive than the majority of 22,000 makes it appear at first sight. The majority last year was…
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LONDON, Tuesday.--Mr. Dewar, a Liberal, has been returned for Edinburgh South, by a majority of 831. He replaces Mr. Robert Cox, Unionist, who was elected in 1895 by a majority…
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In the House of Assembly to-day the Minister for Railways moved,—That this House deprecates the unwarrantable attack recently made on the Railway Department, and desires to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →West Australian Parliament. Opening of the Session
PERTH, Wednesday.--Parliament was opened with the usual ceremony today. The Governor's speech assured the members that the finances of the colony were sound, [?] the…
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