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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 99

The Ashfield Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 7

Sir,—Your representative misinterpreted what I st[?]ted in the few remarks I made ro federation at the Ashfield meeting. What I said was that, " without under-estimating by one [?] the great work done by…

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The Ashfield Election

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 6

The Railway Commissioners have been approached by the candidates with regard to railway men being allowed time to record their votes, facilities to workmen generally,…

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The Ashfield Election. An Exciting Contest

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 5

The election at Ashfield, necessitated by the acceptance of the Attorney- Generalship by Mr. B. R. Wise, is taking place to-day. Mr. Wise is being opposed by the ex-member, Mr…

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Mr. Bruce Smith's Views in Support of Mr. Wise. Mr. Reid's Electioneering Tactics

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 7

In view of the attempt which is being made to injure Mr. Wise's electioneering chances, by charging him with inconsistency as a freetrader, in joining the present Ministry, with Mr. Lyne…

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The Premier's Election. Mr. Lyne Returns to the Hume

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 7

Mr. Lyne, the Premier, left again last evening in the southern express for his electorate, where he is at present contesting an election, consequent on his acceptance of Ministerial office…

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Ministerial Elections. the Ashfield Contest. Mr. Wise's Meeting. Strong Support From Mr. Barton

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 7

The Attorney-General, Mr. B. R. Wise, held several meetings last night in the Ashfield electorate. The first was in Edwin-street, Croydon, and there he spoke from a balcony to a good…

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The Boorowa Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 7

BINALONG, Monday. -- Mr. Waddell addressed a meeting in the Federal-hall on Saturday night. It was a very small meeting. Mr. Nielsen, labor candidate, speaks here on…

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The Federal Parliament. Its Accommodation in Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The question of housing the Federal Parliament was discussed at a preliminary informal meeting of the President of the Council, lira Speaker, and the Minister for…

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Victoria. Accommodation for the Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 7

The Minister for Pubilc Works conferred to-day with the President of ths Legislative Council and the Speaker of the Assembly regarding increased accommodation being…

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Meeting at the Centenary Hall. Parliament and the Liquor Laws

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 10

The Centenary Hall, York-street, was crowded last night by members of temperance societies in regalia, who had gathered to hear an address from Mr. Joseph Malins, the Right Worthy Grand Templar…

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Ministerial Elections the Ashfield Seat

Evening News · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 5

The election for Ashfield yesterday resulted in the return of Mr. B. R. Wise (Attorney-General), who defeated his opponent, Mr. Bavister, by 21 votes. The totals were: Wise, 831; Bavister, 810…

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Turf Topics and Tips. Cup Horses and Betting. Cranberry's Engagements-A Move to Victoria-The Maribyrnong Plate-Caulfield Entries. The Derby Candidates. Selections for Canterbury. Market Movements-English Items-Notes of the Week

Referee · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 1

SUBURBAN racing will get another start at Canterbury on Saturday next, when, the first half of a two days' programme will bo disposed of. The club got a…

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The Ashfield Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 2

Considerable excitement existed at Ashfield last evening, prior to the declaration of the [?] and a large crow I gathered outside the School of Arts, the chief polling booth…

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The Ashfield Election. Result of the Poll. Return of Mr. Wise. Majority of 21

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 7

The Ashfield election passed off quietly yesterday, both parties working hard for victory. The poll closed at 6 o'clock, and the counting of the votes was immediately proceeded…

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The Boorowa Election. Harden

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 5

The interest in the Boorowa election is growing keen, and it is expected that the polling will be heavy. Both candidates are actively canvassing the electorate, and are…

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Disturbance at an Election Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 5

At yesterday's Newtown Court, before Mr. Wilshire, S.M., Michael Sheridan (25), laborer, Henry Malone (28), groom, and John Dolloway (28), clerk were brought up on a charge of riotous behavior in Edwin-street,…

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The Boorowa Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 8

Mr. Arthur Griffith, M.P., has written to the Railway Commissioners, asking that the 500 men at work on the Harden-Murrumburrah deviation may be given a half-holiday without loss…

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The Ashfield Election. an Exciting Contest. Mr. Wise Elected

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 7

Considerable interest was taken in the Ashfield election which took place yesterday. Throughout the day there was a steady attendance of voters at the three polling booths. At…

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Ministerial Elections. Mr. Lyne at Tumberumba. Assistance of Other Members. a Hopeless Opposition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 7

TUMBERUMBA, Tuesday -- The Premier, Mr. W. J. Lyne, left Sydney yesterday for his second week's campaign in The Hume electorate. The previous week he had with him Messrs. B. B…

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Ashfield Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 September 1899 · page 4

Sir,—Mr. Gray is a first-rate fellow when he introduces Mr. Wise to the electors of Ashfield. Mr. Gray is a most unnatural and ungrateful fellow when he opposes Mr. Wise. Mr. Wise may change…

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