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  2. THE CONVENTION ELECTIONS.

    We give herewith sketches of candidates who contested the elections for the Federal Convention. MR. EDMUND BARTON, Q.C. ...

    Article : 376 words
  3. MR. JOHN SEE.

    Mr. John See, who is a native of Yelling, in Huntingdonshire, was born in 1845, and was only eight years of age when he came to the colony. He has had ...

    Article : 152 words
  4. SIR ARTHUR RENWICK.

    There were few of the candidates for the Federal Convention more widely known than. Sir Arthur Renwick, Kt., M.D., M.L.C. He is a native of Sydney and is ...

    Article : 379 words
  5. MR. W. F. SCHEY, M.L.A.

    William Francis Schey was born in London In 1857. He was educated at the City of London Middle Class Schools, under Dr. Jowett and other ...

    Article : 380 words
  6. HON. R. E. O'CONNOR, Q.C., M.L.C.

    The Hon. K. E. O'Connor, Q.C., M.L.C., who has for some time been looked upon as one of the leaders of the federal movement, is a native of Sydney, and is ...

    Article : 308 words
  7. MR. E. D. MILLEN, M.L.A.

    Though comparatively new to political life, Mr. E. D. Millen, M.L.A., has since has election to Parliament shown a keen interest in all the reforms which ...

    Article : 93 words
  8. MR. HENRY COPELAND.

    Mr. Henry Copeland is a Yorkshireman, and was born at Hull in 1839. He was educated at Trinity House School, Hull. In 1856 he came to Victoria, and ...

    Article : 181 words
  9. A[?]CAGUA'S SUMMIT.

    The "Daily Chronicle" publishes a special telegram announcing that the Fitzgerald Expedition has been successful in reaching the summit of ...

    Article : 569 words
  10. MR. JAMES MARTIN.

    When a number of good free- traders a few years ago followed the lead of Sir Henry Parkes, and placing federation before their fiscal faith, suffered defeat ...

    Article : 191 words
  11. MR. J. S. T. M'GOWEN.

    Mr. James S. T. M'Gowen, M.L.A., was born on August 16, 1856, and was three weeks old when his parents landed in Melbourne. For some time his ...

    Article : 210 words
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    Advertising : 48 words
  13. SIR JOSEPH P. ABBOTT.

    Sir Joseph Palmer Abbott, M.L.A., who has filled the Speaker's chair in the Legislative Assembly for a number of years with great dignity, is a native ...

    Article : 192 words
  14. GEORGE HOUSTON REID.

    Mr. George Houston Reid, the Premier and Colonial Treasurer, is a son of the Rev. John Reid, and was born at Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland. ...

    Article : 303 words
  15. MR. J. T. WALKER.

    Mr. James Thorum Walker has attracted a good deal of attention by his exposition of federal finance. He is a Scotchman, in his 56th year, having ...

    Article : 240 words
  16. JOSEPH HECTOR CARRUTHERS.

    Mr. J. H. Carruthers, Minister for Lands, has had a full share of the plums of politics. He is a native of Klama, and was born in 1857. He ...

    Article : 157 words
  17. MR. B. R. WISE.

    Mr. Bernhard Rhigrose Wise, B.A., is the second son of the late Mr. Justice Wise. He graduated B.A. at Queen's College, Oxford (of which he was a ...

    Article : 233 words
  18. JAPANESE INDUSTRIES.

    There are now in this country, says the "British Trade Journal," a number of Japanese exports appointed by their Government to study the Iron and steel ...

    Article : 193 words
  19. MR. W. M'MILLAN, M.L.A.

    Mr. William M'Millan, M.L.A., is a native of Londonderry, Ireland, where he was born on November 5, 1850. He was educated in Dublin and London. ...

    Article : 170 words
  20. MR. GEORGE BLACK, M.L.A.

    Mr. George Black, who is one of the Democratic ten," was born in Edinburgh on February 15, 1854. He was educated by a private tutor, and also ...

    Article : 210 words
  21. MR. E. W. O'SULLIVAN.

    Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan is a native of Tasmania, and has been connected with journalism all his life, having filled all positions from printer's boy to editor ...

    Article : 306 words
  22. HON. L. F. HEYDON, M.L.C.

    The Hon. Louis Francis Heydon, M.L.C., was born in Sydney on April 22, 1818. Having practiced for come time as a solicitor, he was returned to the ...

    Article : 96 words
  23. MR. W. P. CRICK, M.L.A.

    Mr. W. F. Crick, M.L.A., is a native of Truro, South Australia, where he was born in 1862. He went to school till 11 years of age, when he left, and took his place on ...

    Article : 225 words
  24. CARDINAL MORAN.

    His Eminence Cardinal Moran was born at Leighlin-bridge, county Carlow, Ireland, on September 16, 1830, and is, therefore, in his 67th year. When only ...

    Article : 338 words
  25. MR. J. ASHTON. M.L.A.

    Amongst the very few young men of any promise returned among the followers of Mr. Reid last election was Mr. James Ashton. Mr. Ashton conducted ...

    Article : 117 words
  26. WILLIAM JOHN LYNE.

    Mr. W. J. Lyne, M.L.A., the leader of the Opposition, is a Tasmanian. He was born in 1844. His father had a long experience in politics in the island ...

    Article : 255 words
  27. TERSE TALES.

    Rich swell Bought wheat; Wheat fell-- Swell "beat." ...

    Article : 84 words
  28. OTHER CANDIDATES.

    Mr. G. T. C. Miller, M.L.A., one of the Republican candidates, was first elected for Monaro eight years ago, and continues to represent that constituency in ...

    Article : 466 words
  29. MR. JOHN BRIDGE.

    Mr. John Bridge was, during his early life, engaged in farming pursuits in the Maitland district, of which locality he is a native. When about 24 years of age ...

    Article : 78 words
  30. MR. BRUCE SMITH.

    Mr. Bruce Smith is the fourth son of the late Captain William Howard Smith, of Melbourne, founder of the well-known shipping firm of Howard ...

    Article : 262 words
  31. DR. W. P. CULLEN, M.L.C.

    Dr. W. P. Cullen, M.A., LL.D., M.L.C., took a loading part in founding the Australian Federation League in this colony, and is one of the vice- presidents ...

    Article : 250 words
  32. HON. D. O'CONNOR, M.L.C.

    The Hon. Daniel O'Connor, M.L.C. is a native of Tipperary, Ireland, where he was born on September 13, 1844. When nearly 11 years of age young ...

    Article : 272 words
  33. JAMES NIXON BRUNKER.

    Mr. J. N. Brunker, the Chief Secretary (formerly Colonial Secretary), was born at Newcastle in 1832. He was first educated at the local Church of ...

    Article : 184 words
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