Mr. Crisp had a crowded meeting on Saturday evening. Mr. JAMES DUNN, in the chair, stated that he had known the candidate all his life, and could not say too much ...
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Article : 151 wordsMr. J. S. Taylor met the electors at Ward's Hotel, Forcett, on Saturday, Mr. J. Grierson in the chair. In introducing the candidate, the CHAIRMAN spoke in very ...
Article : 295 wordsMr. T. Walton occupied the chair. There was a large attendance of electors, and the candidate had an enthu[?]iastic reception. Mr. DILLON said he came before them as ...
Article : 318 wordsOur annual aquatic festival fast approaches, and with it extra interest is this national sport. The establishment of a perpetual North and South Cup for 21ft. ...
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Article : 679 wordsMr. W. FULTON addressed a meeting on Saturday night from the balcony of the Royal Hotel. He dealt with the leading questions occupying the electors' attention; ...
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Article : 28 wordsMr. A. J. Cox addressed the electors of Hobart on Saturday evening, at the Free School, Cascades. He said be believed Sir Philip Fysh was already beaten, and the ...
Article : 280 wordsIn the House of Commons the Hon. Edward Blake, member for Longford, moves an amendment dealing with Irish finance. ...
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Article : 118 wordsIn the opossum skin market there is keen competition, and all offered have keen sold at from par to a penny per lb. advance on previous rates. ...
Article : 46 wordsA cake and fruit fair, in aid of the funds of the Tasmanian Tourists' Association, was held at the Bower, Ferntree, on Saturday last, and was very largely ...
Article : 629 wordsMr. John Hamilton addressed the electors of Glenorchy at the Public hall, Bismarck, on Saturday evening last; Mr. G. A. Waller was voted to the chair. The CHAIRMAN, in ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 243 wordsAs the afternoon train from Zeehan was coming along between West and East Strahan stations, a man was seen upon the line by the driver just in front of him. The ...
Article : 117 wordsDr. McCall addressed a meeting of electors at Waratah on Saturday night. Over 200 persons were present. Mr. Kayser was voted to the chair. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 632 wordsMr. Benuett addressed the electors of Campbell Town at the Town-hall, Ross, on Saturday evening last. There was a good attendance, nearly 100 persons being present. ...
Article : 494 wordsOn Saturday evening Mr. Burrows met the electors of Glenorchy at the York Hotel, South Bridgewater. There was a good attendance. Mr. Arthur Hughes was voted ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Mon 18 Jan 1897, Page 3
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