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Politics & elections, 1900

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Municipal Elections. the Glebe

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 9

The municipal revision court was held in the Glebe Town-hall on Monday night, the Mayor (Alderman Lucas) presiding. Several claims were considered, and all, with two exceptions, were placed upon the roll. Only…

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District Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 2

Mr. P. Long's requisition and reply with reference to his candidature for Forrest Ward, appear in to-day's ARGUS. Mr. Long has consented to come. There are…

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Victorian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Legislative Council to-night dealt with the Trading Coupons Abolition Bill in committee. Sir F. Sargood referred to a circular sent to members of the…

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The Political Situation. Probable Meeting of Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 5

Though so recently sent into recess, members of Parliament yesterday said they thought that the Houses are very likely to be called together again almost immediately. The business for…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 4

Blayney.—The retiring aldermen are the Mayor (Alderman R. Simson), Aldermen A. Hewish, and E. R. Clark. Laue Cove.—The following aldermen retire from…

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Municipal Elections. Meetings at the Glebe

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 7

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Alderman F. A. Banks was held in the Record Reign-hall on Tuesday night. The room was well filled. Mr. Stanley Cole was voted to the chair. Alderman Banks gave a brief…

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Victorian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Legislative Assembly spent the whole sitting to-day on the Estimates, those for the Railway Department being under discussion. Mr. Higgins moved and…

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Meeting of Parliament

Evening News · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 5

The Premier cannot yet definitely say whether or not Parliament will be called together to discuss the appointment of a federal delegate. Another matter for possible…

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Should Parliament Meet?

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 4

When the Assembly was in session in September last, the Premier, in replay to a question about Mr. Barton going to England as a Federal delegate, stated that no action in any way had…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 6
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Paddington.—Alderman George Walker, J.P., the retiring alderman for Lower Ward, intends contesting the seat at the forthcoming election. Municipal Assessors.—Mrddtd. John Duncan and…

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Newcastle. the Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 7

Aldermen Timbury (Belmore Ward), Miller (City Ward), Burnage (Macquarie Ward), and Asher (Honey suckle Ward) retire from the Newcastle Council next week. Opposition to the return of the lastnamed two…

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Intercolonial Labor Conference. the Federal Elections a Fighting Platform Adopted. National Referendum Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 7

The Intercolonial Labor Conference continued its sittings at the Trades-hall yesterday. The object of the conference is to discuss the basis of a fighting platform for the Labor parties in the…

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District Municipal Elections. Candidates Working Up

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 12

Nominations for aldermen and auditors must be in the Returning-Officers' hands by midnight to-day (Saturday.) The week has brought further interesting…

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The Phylloxera Conference. Parliament to be Retitioned. To Repeal the Act

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 8

A public meeting of vinegrowers was held in the Canley Vale Hall last Saturday to discuss the phylloxera question. There was a good attendance, as the meeting was under the…

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The Politics of the Hour. Reducing the Number of Members in the Local Parliament

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 26

Mr, M'Lean, the new Premier of Victoria, is not in favour of any material reduction in the number of members of the Victorian Parliament after federation. Mr…

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The Political Labour League. Annual Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 5

The annual conference of members of the Political Labour League, which was commenced at No 227 Castlereagh-street, on Thursday, was continued yesterday, The Hon J. Wilson, M. LC., presided,…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 7

Aunandale.—A. meeting of ratepayers was uddressed on. Tuesday from the balcony of O'Connell's Hotel by Alderman I. R. Coheu, who is seeking reelection. Mr. W. G. Davidson presided. The…

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Municipal Elections. Redfern

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 5

A Municipal Revision Cowl was held at the Redfern Town-hall the other night. The Mayor being absent at the Kiama show, Alderman Poole presided. One name was added to the lists in each ol two wards. No name…

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The War with the Boers. H Latest Cables. London Anxious About Spion Kop. No Particulars Yet Available. Some Doubt As to Whether a Reverse Has Retallen a Section of Buller's Force. Can Ladysmith Be Relieved Warren Takes 160 Prisoners. London, Saturday, January 27. the Premier and the Despatch of Troops. the Question of Re-calling Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1900 · page 7

England is anxiously waiting for some explanation of the abandonment of Spion Kop. Owing to the absence of any particulars, official or Press, the affair remains a mystery. The Press, in discussing the abandonment, express the hope that no "I see," said Mr. Lyne, speaking to a "Sunday Times" representative last night, "that it has been suggested by someone that Parliament ought to be called together…

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