Parliamentary By-election. London, May 15
A by-election took place yesterday for the representation of North Shropshire in the House of Commons, the vacancy being due to the death of Colonel…
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St. George Election. All Parties Active. Liberal Rally
The last opportunity of gathering big crowds was afforded on Saturday night and the electors of St. George were treated to political expositions from all three parties…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The "Secessionist" Candidate. an Amusing Interlude
Taking advantage of the gathering of electors who had assembled to hear Mr. Holman at Kogarah on Saturday night, and after the various speakers of the Labour party had…
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Commenting upon the result of the North Shropshire election, the "Daily Chronicle" remarks that Mr. Stanier, who successfully contested the seat as the Unionist nominee…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"The King Seat." Liberal V. Labor. the St. George Election
The campaign in St. George is being carried on in deadly earnest by both sides and perhaps the fight is the keenest that has taken place for many years in any electorate. The Labor…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Latest Edition. "Evening News" Office, 4.[?] the Fight for St. George. Polling To-morrow
To-morrow the poll will be taken for the elec-tion of a member of the Legislative Assembly to sit in the place of Mr. Carruthers, resigned, for the St. George electorate. This evening will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Preparing for the Fleet. Federal Reception Committee. Co-operating with States. Federal Parliament to Adjourn
MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Prime Minister states that the Federal committee to make arrangements for the entertainment of the American fleet will be appointed in a day or two. It…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →North Shropshire By-election. Tariff Reform Influence. London, May 17
The "Daily Chronicle," referring to the result of the by-election for North Shropshire, says that Mr. Stainer (Unionist), who was returned, put tariff reform in the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →St. George Election. Active Canvass
Never in the history of the electorate has such an active canvass been made in St. George in favour of the aspirants for the vacant seat as in the present contest…
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In connection with the St. George election tomorrow, it has been arranged, in regard to the recognition of Workmen's tickets on polling day, that they will be available by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →West Australian Elections. Tie for Central Province. Labor Member Declared Elected
PERTH, Monday.--In the election for the control Province in the Legislative Council--for which Messrs. Carson and O'Brien tied--the returning officer has given his casting vote for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →St. George Election. Polling To-day. Both Parties Active
In three centres—Rockdale, Kogarah, and Ar[?]cliffe—meetings of the Liberal party in support of Alderman William Taylor were held last night, and in nine other districts…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The St. George Election. Polling To-day. Last Election Figures
Polling in the St. George electorate is proceeding steadily to-day. The candidates and their supporters have said their last words, and the electors have now the opportunity of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Papua. Question in Parliament
LONDON, Tuesday Evening.—In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Henniker Heaton called attention to the unsatisfactory state of Papua, and asked if an officer of proved ability would…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Questions in Parliament. No Extension of Visit. Melbourne
The visit of the American fleet to Australia formed the subject of several Questions in the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Bowden asked Mr. Doakln if he was aware…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →St. George Election. Quiet Day at Kogarah. Voters at the City Booth
Matters in connection with the polling at Kogarah for the St. George election progressed very quietly this morning, the recording of votes being carried on slowly and steadily…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Aldermanic Election at North Sydney
There was a long discussion on Tuesday night at the North Sydney Council meeting on the question whether the ousting of ex-Alderman M'Murdo on Friday on the technical point that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Fight for St. George Labor Candidate's Motor Cars
Notwithstanding the fact that the morning broke dull and threatening supporters of both candidates for the St. George sent got down to work early, and at 9 o'clock a large…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Senate Election Allowances
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--After the tariff bad been disposed of in the House of Representatives to-night, consideration of the additional Estimates was entered upon…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Liberalism V. Labor. To-day's Fight Tor St. George. Both Candidates Sanguine
Perhaps the keenest political campaign that has been fought for many years will be concluded to-day in the St. George district. Both candidates are confident that the electors are…
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