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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 99

Woollahra Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 7

Mr. Ebenezer Macdonald, who was announced as a candidate for the representation of the Double Bay Ward in the municipal council of Woollahra, has withdrawn from…

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Municipal Elections. the Nominations

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 11

The following additional nominations have been received for the vacancies of aldermen and auditors which occur annually in the various municipal councils in the colony: --…

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Hurstville Municipal Election. Mr. Wicks’ Candidature

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 3

A VERY well attended meeting of the Carlton division of Bexley Ward assembled at Mitchell’s Royal Hotel, Carlton on Thursday last…

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Municipal Elections. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 6

THE following nominations have been received by the returning-officer (Alderman Smith):—As aldermen—North Ward—J. H. Moreshead (retiring alderman), and G…

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Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 12

Copies of the consolidated Municipalities Act, brought right up to date, may be had at THE ARGUS Stationery Depot. nominations next Tuesday. Ratepayers…

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The Parramatta Election. Mr. John Thorpe Replies to the Mayor and "The Argus."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 12

Mr. John Thorpe addressed the ratepayers of Parramatta, particularly of Gore Ward, at the Cornstalk Hotel, on Wednesday evening, to reply to the Mayor and to THE ARGUS…

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Auburn Municipal Elections. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 7

Sir,—In view of the approaching elections, I beg that you will allow me a small apace in your valuable columns to give the candidates for municipal honours a few…

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Federation with Braddon's Blot Trimmings. Yesterday's Thoughts of Political Leaders. Questions Asked and Answered. Mr. Reid's Latest Words on This Situation. Braddon's Blot Bugbear. The Conditions Altered with Queensland In— The Capital and Other Points— Parliament Likely to Meet Early to Consider the Question

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1899 · page 7

"I should think I am pleased." was Mr. Reid's answer to a query on that, head when interviewed yesterday by a "Sunday Times" representative on his return from…

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Literary and Debating Societies' Union Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 9

After a recess extending over two months, during which other union fixtures have received attention, the Union Parliament assembled on Friday evening last. The governor's speech disclosed policy on the following…

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Relief to the Selectors. a Call of Parliament Demanded

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 2

A meeting was held at Michelago on Saturday, to consider she question of relief to the drought-stricken selectors. Mr. W. M'Ternan occupied the chair…

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The Federal Parliament. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 7

Sir,--I am not aware that any of the newspapers or the public see in the same light as I do the concession which has been made by New South Wales to Victoria that the Federal…

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Relief to the Selectors. the Assembling of Parliament Suggested. Michelago

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 7

A meeting of farmers and selectors was held here to-day to consider what steps should be taken to relieve the mon on the soil in distress through the dry seasons, Mr. W. M Ter[?]an occupied the chair,…

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Return of the Premier. Telegram From THe Agent-general. the Next Steps to Be Taken. the Powers Or PARLIAMENT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. G. H. Reid) returned to Sydney by the Melbourne express which arrived here on Saturday morning. The Premier has been in receipt of a large number of congratulatory telegrams…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

In connection with the municipal elections at "Wool[?]ra, Alderman Ebenezer M'I[?]ld has withdrawn from the contest for the election of a representative for Double Bay Ward…

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The Philippines. American Differences. Democrats Looking Ahead. a Sharp Eye on the Elections. the Land-hungry Nations

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--During the further discussion in the United States Senate of the proposal that control of the Philippines should he assumed. Senator Walcott said…

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Railway Institute Council. Annual Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 7

The opening meeting of the newly-constituted council was held at the Railway Institute, Devonshire-street, on Friday night. Mr. Hugh M'Lachlan (Secretary to the Commissioners) presided, and there were also present…

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The Meeting of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 5

An order-in-Council was passed to- day further proroguing Parliament to the 15 th March. It is usual to postpone to a later date, in May or June; but in view of the Federation question an…

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Debating Societies' Union Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 3

After a recess extending over two months, during which other union fixtures have received attention, the Union Parliament assembled on Friday evening last, stronger than ever numerically,…

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Relief for the Selectors a Call of Parliament Suggested

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 5

MICHELAGO, Saturday.--A meeting of selectors, fencers, and others was held here to- day to consider what steps should be taken to relieve the men on the soil who are thrown into…

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