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The Working-Man's Newspaper
The Working-Man's Newspaper first appeared in November 1873. It was run by a co-operative and hoped to become a successful medium of information for the working class. Unfortunately, they ran into printing problems by the second issue, which was…
To Be, or Not to Be
Poem by 'A Townsman' in support of Colonel Sykes' attempt to win in the 1857 election. Sykes was returned.
To the Banffshire Voters
This song appeared in the Aberdeen Herald in October 1832, prior to the first general election after the First Reform Act. Colonel Gordon was elected.
To the Friends of The Good Cause
This poster is entreating Bannerman's supporters to remember to make their claims to vote before 20th August.
To the Independent Electors of the Burghs of Elgin, Cullen, Banff, Inverury, Kintore, and Peterhead
Holt Mackenzie, a Liberal candidate, requests the electors of the named towns to vote for him in the first election after the Reform Act.
To the Independent Electors of the County of Aberdeen
Poster asking electors in Aberdeenshire to support the Liberal candidate, Sir Thomas Burnett.
To the Liberal Electors of the Burgh of Aberdeen
This election poster asks the Aberdeen electorate to support the Liberal candidate James W Barclay, rather than the other Liberal planning to stand in the city, John Farley Leith. Farley Leith was returned as the Member of Parliament for Aberdeen in…
To the Working Classes of Aberdeen
Political squib condemning Reform.
Votes for Women: For and Against
The case for votes for women is put by a woman. She points out that women want the vote for the same reasons as men did. It is ridiculous that a female landowner cannot vote whilst her male servant can. Women pay rates and income tax but do not have…