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Politics & elections, 1899

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The Boorowa Electorate. Four Candidates in the Field Murrumburrah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 10

Much disappointment is felt here owing to the withdrawal of Mr. Slattery from the conte[?]t of the Boorowa [?]. Four candidates are announced, namely—Messrs. G. W. Waddell and M'Cauley,…

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Political Situation. Writs for the Elections

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

On the 15th instant Sir Joseph Abbott issued his writs for the elections rendered necessary by the acceptance of offices of profit under the Crown by gentlemen selected by Mr. Lyne as members…

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The Wickham Election. an Informal Nomination Paper. Mr. Fegan Declared Elected

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 9

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--An unexpected development took place to-day in connection with the Wickham election. for which the returning-officer, Mr. Alex. Thornton, yesterday received two…

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Case for Opinion Submitted on Behalf of Mr. B. R. Wise's Ashfield Election Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 9

The opinion of counsel is desired upon the following question, namely:--Whether a person engaged in the public service of this colony is qualified to the nominated as a candidate for…

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The New Ministry. Mr. Lyne Forms His Cabinet. Supply Granted. Dates of the Elections

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 14

Mr. Lyne finally made up his Ministry on September 14. He met with many difficulties, and in spite of the fact that there were so many eager aspirants for office,…

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The Ashfield Election. Mr. Reid Makers a Bitter Attack on Mr. Wise

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 September 1899 · page 9

There was a very large attendance at the Ashfield Hall evening to hear Mr. Reid speak on behalf of Mr. Bannister's candidature in opposition to the election of…

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Ministerial Elections. Mr. Lyne in the Hume District. Prospects for Polling Day. Speech at the Rock

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 7

The Premier, Mr. W. J. Lyne, returned from his first week's campaigning in the Hume electorate yesterday morning. He spent the rest of the day at home, and will start off again to-night by…

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Housing the Federal Parliament. Victorian Members Not Sympathetic

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Saturday.--The question of housing the first Federal Parliament is being discussed here. Members of the local Parliament are not disposed to surrender any of the rights,…

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Ministerial Elections the Ashfield Seat. That Legal Point. Dr. Sly's Opinion. Mr. Bavister's Nomination Valid

Evening News · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 6

In connection with the Ashfield election, Mr. Wise's committee on Friday obtained a legal opinion adverse to the nomination of Mr. Bavister. Their case…

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The Burrowa Election

Evening News · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 6

HARDEN, Saturday.—Mr. Neil Neilson, the selected Labor candidate, assisted by Mr. Law, M.L.A., addressed a crowded meeting of electors at the Mechanics' Institute last night, Mr. John O'Connell presiding. Both speakers were…

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Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 6

TEMORA, Saturday.—The polling for the extraordinary vacancy in the Temora Council, caused by the ousting of Mr. W. G. Lucas, resulted as follows:—Herbert Butler, 17; Michael…

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The Burrowa Election. Burrowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 8

Colonel Waddell addressed a large meeting of electors last night, and was well received. A vote of approval waa passed. His brother, Mr. Waddell, M. L. A., is addressing the elec'ors in various parts of…

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The Public Service. And the Ashfield Election. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 4

Sir,-- An opportunity at lost presents itself to civil servants to evidence their feelings, and in a decisive way, in respect of their treatment under the Reld regime. This…

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Ministerial Elections. Ashfield and The Hume

The Australian Star · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 5

There is not much interest taken in the two Ministerial elections for the Hume arid Ash field, it being looked upon as a foregone conclusion that both the Premier and the…

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The Ashfield Election. Mr. Bavister's Candidature. Speech by Mr. Reid. Mr. Wise Criticised. Mr. Wise's Letter in Reply

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 7

Mr. G. H. Reid, M.P., ex-Premier, delivered, an address to the electors of Ashfield on Saturday night on the political situation, and in support of the candidature of Mr. T. Bavister. He had a…

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The Boorowa Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 7

MURRUMBURRAH, Saturday.--Mr. Niel Nielsen, the chosen labor candidate, addressed a well-attended meeting in the Assembly-hall last night. Mr. R. Thomas occupied the chair. The…

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Polling Day

Evening News · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 4

THE Ashfield election will be in a fair way of being decided by the time the words now written are in print. It is, therefore, rather in reflection on what has happened in…

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Proposed Australian Contingent. the Premier's Action. Parliament to Be Consulted

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 5

The Cabinet yesterday further considered the proposal that a contingent of troops should be sent from Australia to the Transvaal. This proposal came before the Cabinet in the shape of…

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Ministerial Elections (Some of the following Items Appeared in our Late Editions of Yesterday.) the Ashfield Seat. Address by Mr. G. H. REID

Evening News · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 3

In support of Mr. T. Bavister's candidature, Mr. G. H. Reid addressed a crowded meeting, including a large number of ladies in the Ashfield Hall on Saturday night. The chair was occupied by Mr…

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The Boorowa Election. Burrowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 6

The supporters of Colonel Waddell are working vig[?]rously to secure his return. Mr. T. Waddell, member for the adjoining electorate, Cowra, has been enthusiastically received at all meetings…

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