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Politics & elections, 1900

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Canterbury Election. Mr. Sydney Smith's Candidature. Mr. G. H. Reid on the Situation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 June 1900 · page 8

Last night, despite unpromising weather conditions, the hall attached to the Strathfield Councilchambers was well filled by electors desirous of hearing Mr. Sydney Smith and Mr. G. H. Reid,…

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The Canterbury Election

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 June 1900 · page 2

Mr. T. W. Taylor, the Government candidate, will address the electors to-night at Cervetto's Hotel; at 7.30 p.m. sharp Mr. John See and Mr. B. R. Wise will also…

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Canterbury Election Mr. Sydney Smith's Candidature. Mr. Reid Speaks in Support. Attack Upon the Government. Comments on a Criminal Prosecution. He Promises Other Disclosures

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 June 1900 · page 3

A public meeting in support of the candidature of Mr. Sydney Smith was held in the Strathfield Town-hall last night, there being a small attendance, the weather being inclement. The chair…

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Imperial Parliament. the Rumored Dissolution

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Despite a number of rumors to the contrary, it is now definitely understood that the Imperial Parliament will not be dissolved…

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The Imperial Parliament. Dissolution Not Imminent. London, June 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 5

The Right Hon. Sir W. H. Walrond, Conservative, M.P. for Tiverton, addressing his constituents last night, said that the prospects of a dissolution of the…

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The Canterbury Election

Evening News · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 5
Also in The Australian Star

The Mayor of Canterbury (Alderman J. Dennis, J.P.), presided at a meeting held at the Canterbury Town Hall on Thursday night, at which, by arrangement, both candidates' views were discussed…

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Canterbury Election

Evening News · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 6

The polling place for South Bankstown will be Mr. Clark's, Beaconsfleld Estate…

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Parliamentary Election. the Canterbury Vacancy. a Mixed Meeting. Mr. W. P. Crick and Mr. G. H. Reid Speak

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 6

At the Canterbury Town Hall last night Mr. G. H. Reid, Q.C, and Mr. W. P. Crick (Postmaster-General) were on the same ptatform, although on opposite sides, regarding the election for Canterbury…

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The Canterbury Election. Mr. Taylor's Candidature. Speech by the Hod. John See

The Australian Star · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 2

In spite of the terribly boisterous and wet weather a fair crowd of the electors of Canterbury met at Cervetto's Hall, Enfield, last night to hear speeches by Mr. T. W. Taylor…

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Canterbury Election. Mr. Taylor At. Enfield. Spirited Address by Mr. See Mr. Neild and Mr. Barton. the Government Defended. Some Measures for Next Session

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 7

At Cervetto's Hotel, Enfield, last night, Mr. Taylor addressed a fairly well attended meeting, considering the extremely unpleasant weather, of the electors of Canterbury…

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The Canterbury Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 7

Sir.--Before they record their votes to-morrow, It would be wise of the men of Canterbury to ask themselves why they should vote for a political derelict like Mr. Sydney Smith. Is he not the…

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To-day's Polling Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 10

The poll in connection with the Canterbury election will be taken between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the following centres:—Bankstown, post-office; Bankstown South. Mr. Clark's Be[?]consfield Estate;…

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Canadian Loyalty. War Congratulations. Scene in Parliament. Cheering the Queen

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--In the Canadian House of Commons Sir Wilfred Laurier, Premier, moved a resolution congratulating her Majesty the Queen on the recent…

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Second Edition the Western Australian Parliament. Mr. Robson's Charges. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 9

The select committee appointed to inquire into the charges made by Mr. Robson met to-day. Mr. Alexander, latterly M.L.C., but now of Kalgoorlie, when examined, said he had no recollection of…

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A Ballad of the "Keystone." To be Sung when Parliament Meets. (For the Freeman.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 7

WHEN Legislators, fresh for work, meet again this week, And the orators, as usual, are anxious each to speak…

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The Coming Fight in America. The Presidential Election. the Points on Which the Battle Will Be Fought. the Men of the Moment

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 5

The problems which will be presented to the people of the United Stilus for solution on the 6[?] of next November are new. Silver, the Trusts, and the Tariff—issues…

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Federal Election Campaign Fund

The People and the Collectivist · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 2

Although f he General Executive have not yet formally opened this fund, friends and comrades are preparing to give. The following…

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The Canterbury Election. Mr. T. W. Taylor's Candidature. Mr. J. Perry at Canterbury. Restricting the Hours of Labour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 10

Mr. J. Perry (Minister for Education and Labour) addressed a well-attended meeting last night in the Canterbury Town Hall in support of Mr. T. W. Taylor's candidature. The Mayor (Alderman J…

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Canterbury Election. Mr. Reid and Mr. Sydney Smith

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 June 1900 · page 11

Speaking at Canterbury on Thursday Mr. Reid said that Mr. Sydney Smith had remained in warm and honest touch with the working classes of the country. Mr. Reid,…

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