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Politics & elections, 1874

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West Maitland Election. Mr. A. S.. Hamilton's Address

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1874 · page 2

In our Saturday's issue we were unable, for reasons then given, to publish the whole of Mr. Hamilton's address to the electors in the Albert Hall on Friday evening. We now continue our report, taking up…

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Election for West Maitland. the Nomination

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1874 · page 2

Yesterday, at noon, at the Albert Hall, West Maitland, the nomination of candidates for the vacant sent in the Legislative Assembly, caused by the retirement of Mr. Benjamin Lee, junior, the late member…

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West Maitland Election. the Polling Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1874 · page 2

On Tuesday, a poll was taken for the election of a member for West Maitland, for the seat in the Assembly rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr. B. Lee, jun. There was considerable excitement…

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Prorogation of Parliament. London, August 7

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1874 · page 2

Parliament was prorogued to-day by Commission The Royal Speech states that foreign relations continue friendly, and Her Majesty's Government would employ all its influence to maintain treaty…

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Borough of West Maitland. Election of an Alderman

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1874 · page 2

On Thursday, at noon, the nomination of a candidate for the extraordinary vacancy in the Borough Council of West Maitland, caused by the decease of Alderman Shepherd, took place in the Council Chambers, Devonshire-street. There was…

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The Fijian Question. (From the European Mail, July 28.) Imperial Parliament.—house of Lords

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1874 · page 2

THE FIJI ISLANDS.—July 17—The Earl of Carnalvon made a formal announcement that the Government had arrived at the determination to accept the session of Fiji, provided it were unconditional, and…

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American Elections. London, October 15

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1874 · page 2

In the recent Congressional elections the Democrats have gained three votes; two for Ohio, and one for Indiana…

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Opening of Parliament. (From our Sydney Special Correspondent.) Tuesday night

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1874 · page 2

Parliament was opened at noon to-day by his Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson. There was the usual crowd of persons in Macquarie-street to watch the arrival of the Governor,…

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The Maitland Mercury. Thursday, November 5, 1874. the Opening of Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1874 · page 2

AT last we have an authoritative exposition of the intentions of the Government during the current session of Parliament. The Governor's speech, published elsewhere, contains such an…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, November 3, 1874. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1874 · page 2

Parliament was opened yesterday with the usual formalities. After the reading of the opening speech by his Excellency the Governor, both Houses adjourned till the afternoon…

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Opening of Parliament

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1874 · page 4

PARLIAMENT was opened at noon on Tuesday by his Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson. There was the usual crowd of persons…

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The Opening of Parliament

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 7 November 1874 · page 2

Once more the rent of cannon has suitably announced the meeting of political combatants in the arena of Macquarie-street. The trace of five months has afforded both…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, November 4, 1874. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1874 · page 5

Members proceeded to Government House to present to the Governor the address in reply to his Excellency's speech on opening Parliament. His Exceliency, in response, acknowledged the loyal address,…

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New South Wales Parliament (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, November 5, 1874. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1874 · page 2

Mr. SAMUEL laid upon the table a copy of the Commercial Treaty and Supplementary Convention between Great Britain and France, and abstracts of Crown lands reserved for public and other purposes…

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The Elections in America. London, November 3

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1874 · page 2

The result of the elections to the next Senate of the United States gives 40 Republicans and 33 Democrats. To the House of Representatives, 111 Republicans and 181 Democrats…

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Parliament

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 11 November 1874 · page 1

In the Assembly, on Thursday night, a committee was appointed, by bailot, to inquire into certain misconduct on the part of the Police-office, authorities. The…

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New South Wales Parliament (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, November 10, 1874. Legislative Assembly. Questions Answered

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1874 · page 2

Ministers stated, in answer to questions, that tenders for the erection of a court and watch house at Tumut would be opened on the 24th instant; that a commission was appointed during the…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From our Sydney Special Correspondent.) Thursday, November 12, 1874. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1874 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past four o'clock. ANSWEES TO QUESTIONS. Mr. MACINTOSH asked the Colonial Treasurer,—…

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New South Wales Parliament (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, November 11, 1874. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1874 · page 5

Mr. E. K. Cox took the oath and his seat Mr. J. CAMPBELL, on a motion for the adjournment of the House, drew the attention of hon, members and the Government to the fact that persons had…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From tht S. M. Herald.) Thursday, November 12, 1874. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1874 · page 2

In answer to a question from Mr. DOCKER, asking in what part of the papers laid before the House the Secretary of State for the Colonies expressed a concurrence in the determination of the Government…

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