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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1890

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Wednesday. in Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 June 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly yesternight the business was unimportant, and the House was counted out shortly after 5 o'clock, while discussing Mr. Vivian's motion for the…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Thursday morning. Public Works

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 June 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly last night the preliminary business was unimportant. The following public works' resolutions were passed:—Improvements to the…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Friday Morning. Settlement on Lands

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 20 June 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, in reply to a question, Mr. Brunker said that the most difficult administration was the endeavor to stop the intrigues and devices…

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The Abconding Girl White. Her Case Brought Before Parliament by Mr. Crick. Who Asked That It Be Probed to the Bottom. Full Enquiry to Be Made. the "National Advocate" Before the House. Sydney, Tuesday Night

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 June 1890 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Crick drew attention to the case in the Bathurst Police Court last week of the absconding girl White. He…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Thursday. Public Works

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 26 June 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly, yesterday, Mr. Bruce Smith obtained leave to introduce the various Public Works Bills, which will probably be proceeded with on Wednesday next…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Friday. Public Works

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 27 June 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly last night, the preliminary resolutions with regard to the introduction, of the Public Works Bills were agreed to without debate. A…

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The Election for Balmain

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 30 June 1890 · page 2

Several Freetradt candidates are mentioned for Balmain. The majority of the electors are not altogether pleased with their lats member, Mr. Hawthorne…

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Balmain Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 1 July 1890 · page 3

The Protectionists have decided to run a candidate in opposition to Mr. Hawthorne, who seeks re-election at Balmain…

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Opening of the Tasmanian Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 July 1890 · page 3

The Tasmanian Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor with the customary ceremony. The Governor's speech referred to the practical efforts in the…

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The Protectionists and Balmain Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 2 July 1890 · page 3

Mr. Dibbs urges the Protectionists not to oppose the re-election of Mr. Hawthorne at Balmain…

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In Parliament. Another Seat Vacant

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 4 July 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly yesternight Mr. John Hurley, member for Hartley, resigned his seat…

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A Candidate for Mr. Hurley's Seat

National Advocate · Friday 4 July 1890 · page 3

For the vacant seat of Hartley Mr. William Eyre, of King-street, Sydney, Leura Estate, Katoomba, and Eltham Park, Mount Victoria, intends coming…

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The Hartley Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 4 July 1890 · page 3

The Hartley election, rendered necessary by Mr. Hurley's resignation is fixed for the 26th instant…

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The Balmain Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 July 1890 · page 2

There will probably be no contest in the Balmain election…

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The Election of a May Queen at Whitelands

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 July 1890 · page 6

For many beautiful things the world will have to thank John Baskin—for few things more beautiful than the thought which induced the [?] of May Day…

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Hartley Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 8 July 1890 · page 3

Mr. John Norton will probably oppose Mr. Hurley for the vacant seat for Hartley, running in the Protectionist interest…

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The Namoi Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 8 July 1890 · page 3

Collins, a freetrader, and Nesbitt, a protectionist, will probably contest the vacant seat for the Namoi, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Dangar…

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In Parliament. Agricultural Societies Vote

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 July 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly last night Mr. Gormley's motion in favor of granting a subsidy of £ for £ to all country agricultural societies was carried by a majority of 65 to…

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The Protectionist Candidate for Hartley

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1890 · page 3

Mr. John Norton has been unanimously selected as the protectionist candidate to contest the vacancy in the Hartley electorate caused by…

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The Hartley Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 July 1890 · page 3

Several protectionist candidates have announced their intention to oppose Hurley in the Hartley election…

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