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Politics & elections, 1899

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Candidates for Boorowa

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 5

BURROWA, Wednesday.--It has been definitely announced that Mr. Neil Nellson, of Young, has been selected by the labor party to contest the Burrowa election. Consequent on Mr. Slattery's…

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Ministerial Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 5

The policy of the Government, as enunciated by the Premier at Germanton, will, it is believed, find general acceptance. The opposition to Ministers is not likely to be very pronounced. It…

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The Imperial Parliament. Probable Session in October

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon. --The officials at Westminster have been warned of the possibility of Parliament sitting in the middle of October…

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Ministerial Elections (Some of the Following Items Appeared in our Late Editions of Yesterday.)

Evening News · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 6

All the country members the "Country Min­istry" are now among their constituents, and will be out of town for the rest of the week. Mr. Wise, the one metropolitan representative, is alone…

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Ministerial Elections the Ashfield Seat

Evening News · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

Mr. B. R. Wise, Attorney-General, is likely to have a hard fight for his seat after all, Mr. S. B. White having retired in favor of Mr. T. Bavister, the late member for the district. This…

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The Ashfield Election

The Australian Star · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 3

The seriousness with which the electors of Ashfield regard the announced opposition to the re-election of the Hon. B. R. Wise was amply demonstrated last night by the fact…

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The Premier at Culcairn. a Reply to the Opposition Candidate. CULCAIRN

The Australian Star · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 3

The Premier spoke here last night to a large audience, and took advantage of the opportunity to make some reply to Mr. J. J. Miller, the opposition candidate, who is…

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The New Ministry. The Re-elections. Three Ministers Opposed

The Australian Star · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

In spite of the widespread feeling against the law which compels a newly-chosen Cabinet Minister to go before his constituents for re-election, and the popular condemnation…

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The Ashfield Election

The Australian Star · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 4

Mr. Bavister has been induced at the last moment to come out against Mr. Wise for Ashfield. There is very little reason to doubt that Mr. Bavister will have cause to regret…

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Wickham Election. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

Two nominations have been received for the Wickham Parliamentary vacancy, caused by the resignation of Mr. J. L. Fegan, Minister for Mines. The retiring member is…

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The Boorowa Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 7

Colonel G. W. Waddell, who announces him self as a candidate for the representation of Boorowa in the Legislative Assembly, is not standing with the concurrency of the Ministry. He…

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The Wickham Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--In connection with tho two nomination-papers received to-day by the returning-officer for Wickham, a circumstance has been brought to light which will probably…

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The Ash Field Election. Meeting of Mr. Wise's Supporters

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 6

Alderman W. E. V. Robson (Mayor of Ash- field) presided over a meeting of about GO supporters of Mr. B. R. Wise, at the rooms of Messrs. Watkin and Welkin, Hercules-street,…

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Political Situation. a New Party. Ministerial Elections. Speeches in the Country. Opposition to Mr. Wise

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

The political atmosphere just now is only disturbed by the interest aroused by one or two electoral contests. What for some reason has become popularly designated as "Copeland's room," appears to…

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Opposition to Mr. Lyne. Mr. J. J. Miller a Candidate. His Opinion of the Premier's Policy. Germanton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

It has been definitely decided that Mr. J. J. Miller, of Cootamundra, shall contest the Hume electorate against the Premier. Mr. Miller arrived at Germanton this afternoon. In an interview…

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The Premier at Culcairn. He Replies to Mr. Miller. New Land Legislation. Electoral Reform. the Federal Elections. (From Our Special Reporter.) Culcairn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

Mr. Lyne arrived at Culcairn shortly before 9 o'clock to-night, and at once proceeded to address the electors in the public hall. Mr. J. Jackson was in the chair, and there was a good attendance…

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The Transvaal Mediation Sought by President Kruger. He Appeals to Queen Victoria. Boers Poisoning the Water-courses. Intentions of the Orange Free State. the Reassembling of Parliament. London, Sept. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

Sir Allied Milner, High Commissioner for South Africa, has addressed inquiries to President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, respecting the intentions of the…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 738

This House sat for the purpose of passing the Supply Bill, which it did in due form. But previously when the personnel of the new Ministry was announced to the House Mr. Want asked whether…

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Ministerial Elections Mr. Crick at Blayney

Evening News · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 4

BLAYNEY, Saturday.—-The postmaster-General (Mr. Crick) was returned unopposed yesterday. During the forenoon he visited the Blayney Cop­per Mining and Smelting Works, and in the…

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Ministerial Elections [?] Following Items [?] in our Late Edition of Yesterday.) the Ashfield Contest. Mr. Wise's Return Doubtful

Evening News · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 6

Now that Mr. Bavister has decided to run for his old, constituency, keen interest is being taken in political circles in the elections. It is believed that both Mr. Lyne and Mr. Fegan are sure of…

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