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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1880

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Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Thursday, March 25, 1880. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1880 · page 5

Sir Alfred Stephen brought up the report from the Committee on the Secret Bills of Sale Bill, which was ordered to be printed. On the motion of Sir John Robertson, who stated…

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Morpeth Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1880 · page 5

A meeting of the Morpeth Council, was held in the Council Chamber, on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Mayor, (Mr. T. Jones), Aldermen White, Ling,…

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Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Wednesday, March 31, 1880. Received 10.30 p.m. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1880 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-day Sir John Robertson said he hoped some arrangement would be come to between the two Houses with reference to the Stamp Duties Bill…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 11

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this Council was held in the Courcil Chambers on Wednesday evening (the regular meeting night falling on Easter Monday.) There…

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The Wicked Council's Powers

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 1

THE following is the full text of a Bill to declare the powers of the Legislative Council in respect to Taxation and Appropriation Bills, brought in by Sir…

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The Powers of the Legislative Council as to Money Bills

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 6

We are indebted to Mr. A. H. Jacob, M.P. for the Lower Hunter, for the following copy of the bill respecting the powers of the Legislative Council…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, March 31, 1880. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 15

Sir John Robertson said that ponding the action to be taken by the Government with regard to the Stamp Duties, Bill, it was proposed to go on with other Government…

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Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Thursday, April 1, 1880. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1880 · page 4

Sir Alfred Stephen movel resolutions, affirming that co-ordinate powers were conferred by the Constitution Act upon the two Houses created by it, except the power of originating taxation billp, and…

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Powers of the Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1880 · page 4

The following is the bill alluded to in the above article, introduced by Sir Alfred Stephen in the Legislative Council. It is an amending bill, not like Sir Henry Parkes', a…

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Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1880 · page 5

In the Legislative Council this afternoon Sir John Robertson moved the adopton of the committee's report on the Education Bill. An amendment was moved for the recommittal of…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1880 · page 6

A special meeting of this Council, convened in compliance with a requisition signed by two aldermen, was held in the Council Chamber, East Maitland, on Monday evening, to…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, April 6, 1880. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1880 · page 4

Mr. C. Campbell presented a petition from members of the Church of England against the Church and School Lands Bill. Sir John Robertson laid on the table an…

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Municipal Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1880 · page 15

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on 31st March. Present—the Mayor, and Aldermen Fitzgerald, Clendining, Davison, Percy, and…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, April 7, 1880. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1880 · page 12

Mr. Holt presented a petition from electors of Goulburn and Argyle in favour of the Public Instruction Bill. On the motion of Mr. Samuel, Duncan's…

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Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Thursday, April 8, 1880. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1880 · page 4

The President read a letter of resignation from Mr. Dalley, as member of the Legislative Council. Sir John Robertson expressed extreme regret that so able and accomplished a member should have…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1880 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of this Council was held in the Council Chamber, East Maitland, on Monday evening. There were present: The Mayor, Aldermen…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, April 13, 1880. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1880 · page 4

The President read a letter from the Hon. Francis Lord, apologising for his non-attendance on the occasion of the debate on the second reading of the Constitution. Act…

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Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegeam Company.] Wednesday, April 14, 188O. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1880 · page 5

In the Legislative Council the debate on the second reading of the Constitutional Act Amendment Bill, introduced by Sir Alfred Stephen, was resumed by the Hon. Saul Samuel, who spoke strongly in its…

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Singleton Borough Council

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1880 · page 1

THE Council held its usual meeting on Wednesday last in the Council Chambers. The Mayor prosided, and the following members were also present:…

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Morpeth Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1880 · page 6

A meeting of the Morpeth Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. T. Jones), Alderman Jaques, White, Tulip, and Haydon. The…

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