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Politics & elections, 1900

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The Phillip Election. Polling To-day

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 5

Polling in construction with the Parliamentary vacancy for the representation of Phillip Division, caused by the retirement of Mr. H. Copeland, is proceeding today at the…

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The Phillip Division Election. To-day's Polling Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 13

For the purpose of selecting a candidate to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the resignation of Mr. Henry Copeland as representative of the Phillip Division, a poll will be taken to-day…

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Philip Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 11

THIS Saturday will be polling day to fill the vacancy caused in Phillip Division by the resignation of Mr. H. Copeland. There are three candidates—namely, Mr. Daniel O'Connor (Lyne Government), Mr. J…

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Presidency of the United States. Admiral Dewey a Probable Candidate. London, April 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 9

Rear-Admiral Dewey, the here of the Manila Bay naval engagement, has announced his willingness to stand for the Presidency of the United States…

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Marrickville Municipal Elections. Extraordinary Vacancies in North and East Wards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 10

A public meeting of the ratepayers of Marrickville was held in the Town Hall yesterday for the purpose of nominating candidates to till the vacancies in North and East Wards, caused by the resignation of…

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Phillip Bye-election. Mr. R. Hollis' Candidature

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 11

Mr. Robert Hollis, the labor candidate, addressed three meetings last night. Though the weather was unfavorable to outdoor meetings, fairly large gatherings assembled. At the Park View Hotel, Myrtle and Rose…

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Australasian Representation in the Imperial Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 April 1900 · page 8

In the House of Commons on Tuesday night Mr. T. C. H. Hedderwick (Liberal) moved a resolution that the colonies should have some direct representation in the…

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The Phillip Election. Return of Mr. Dan O'connor. an Easy Victory

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 April 1900 · page 7

The election of a representative for the Phillip Division (caused fcy the appointment of Mr. Henry Copeland as Agent-General) took place yesterday, and resulted…

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The Phillip Election. Small Polling

The Australian Star · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 7

Five or six hundred enthusiasts who congregated outside the Exhibition Building, gave an outward appearance of unusual interest in the Phillip Division election, but…

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Phillip Division Election. Result of the Polling. Return of Mr. D. O'connor. a Substantial Majority

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 3

The election to fill the vacancy caused in the Parliamentary representation of the Phillip Division by the resignation of Mr. Henry Copeland on his accepting the position of Agent-General,…

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The United States. the Presidential Election

Evening News · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 6

LONDON, April 6.—Rear-Admiral Dewey, the hero of the Manila Bay naval engagement, has announced his willingness to stand as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United…

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Phillip Election. Return of Mr. D. O'connor

Evening News · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 8

In reference to the election to fill the vacancy in the Parliamentary representation of the Phillip Division, which took, place on Saturday, and which resulted in the return of Mr. Daniel O'Connor, the…

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The Phillip Division Election. Mr. Daniel O'connor Returned by a Majority of 134

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 5

The election of a Parliamentary representative for Phillip Division rendered necessary by the resignation of Mr. Henry Copeland, when he accepted the position of Agent-General, took place on…

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The Phillip Election

The Australian Star · Monday 9 April 1900 · page 4

Mr. O'Connor's return emphasises several facts which were hazy prior to the event. First, let it be admitted that the successful candidate's conduct of the campaign was…

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Federal Elections in South Australia. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 April 1900 · page 3

Replying on Monday to a representative deputation which was promoted by the Effective Voting League, Mr. Holder said he could not see his way to accede to a request that the Government should…

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Phillip Division Election. a Curious Circumstance

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 April 1900 · page 7

While the vote in the Phillip Division on Saturday was the unquestionable voice of the people, there are features in connection therewith which direct attention to our electoral…

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Turf Topics & TIPS A.J.C. Autumn Meeting. Selections for First Day Events—The Two-year-olds. Doncaster Handicap Candidates—Merriwee and Parthian—Weight-for-age Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 11 April 1900 · page 3

Bright and fine weather is being hoped for on Saturday to ensure an attendance for St. Leger Day worthy of so auspicious an occasion. Just now the weather…

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A Law Society Banquet. Will Parliament Thwart the Colonies? Mr. Haldane Thinks Not

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--Mr. Isaac Isaacs, Q.C., late Attorney-General for Victoria, who is at present in England in connection with an important appeal case,…

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A By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1900 · page 6

At the Parliamentary by-election at Grenville to-day for the seat recently vacated by Mr. G. Russell, in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. J. T. Sadler, schoolmaster, lately of West Australia,…

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Phillip Division Election. Mr. O'connor Returns Thanks

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 April 1900 · page 3

Last evening Mr. D. O'Connor, M.P., the successful candidate at the recent election for Phillip Division, addressed a largely-attended meeting from the balcony of the Q.C.E. Hotel,…

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