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Politics & elections, 1875

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Parliament—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1875 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adjournment of the House, to explain, in reply to Mr. Buchanan's recent attack, his action in reference to the sale of Kelly's runs on the Wanego…

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Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1875 · page 3

In the Assembly, to-day, Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adjournment of the House, to make an explanation respecting the charge made against him by Mr. Buchanan during the recent debate. Mr. Fitzpatrick…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, July 22, 1875. Legislative Council. Answers to Questions

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1875 · page 4

It was stated by Mr. Docker, in answer to a question, that the Government bad no intention to divide the monthly surplus revenue, in deposit account, among the various banks of Sydney…

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Upper Hunter Election. Mr. Hungerford's Meetings. (Forwarded by a correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1875 · page 4

Mr. Hungerford arrived here, Aberdeen about 4.30 p.m. to-day (Friday), after a successful tour up the Upper Hunter. Mr. Hungerford had, so I am creditably informed,…

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Parliament. From the Herald Friday July, 23, 1875

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 28 July 1875 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly yesterday, . Mr. Garrett, as a matter of privilege made a statement in reference to the conduct towords him of certain members of that…

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Special Telegrams. (From Greville's Telegram Company.) Wednesday evening, reed. 7.35. Tuesday's Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1875 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, yesterday, an the question that the Abolition of Gold Duty Bill be committed, it was decided in the negative. In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Robertson laid…

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Charge of Bribing a Member of Parliament. (From the Evening News, July 27.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1875 · page 3

The charge of bribery against Edward White was initiated at the Water Police Court this morning, before Mr. Marsh, Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Renwick, Paxton, Smith, Levey, Hunt, and…

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Latest Telegrams. [From the Australian Associated Press.] Wednesday, received 2.30 afternoon. PARLIAMENT.—TUESDAY

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1875 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, Mr. Burns gave fresh notice for Thursday for the adoption by the House of the Pacific Mail Contract. Mr. Fitzpatrick gave notice of a resolution in…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Monday, July 26, 1875. Legislative Assembly. Personal Explanations

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1875 · page 2

Mr. FITZPATRICK moved the adjournment of the House, to set himself right with the country, on account of a gross charge brought forward against him (on the Friday previous, and in his absence) by the…

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Upper Hunter Election. Mr. M'elhone's Meetings. (From a correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1875 · page 2

A large and influential meeting of electors was held at Hopper's Hotel, Scone, on the 21st inst., (Dr. Lawson in the chair) for the purpose of hearing the opinions and political views of Mr. McElhone on…

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Parliament—thursday

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 7

In the Assembly the Volunteer Act Amendment Bill passed the third reading. Mr. Garrett, as a personal explanation, stated that he had received a cablegram from Liardet, from…

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Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 7

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Holt moved that the present water supply for Sydney was unsuited to the wants of the City. The debate on this motion was adjourned…

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Parliament This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 7

Several bills were postponed for a week, including the Wellington Electorate Bill, the Native Dogs Destruction Bill, and the Distillation Bill, On the order of the day being read for the second…

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Parliament This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 7

In the Assembly, The Governor's message was read, recommending the Supplementary and Additional Estimates, and in an additional Loan Estimate the following items…

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Parliament. From the Herald. Tuesday Jily, 27, 1875

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Fitrpatrick moved the adjournment of the House, to [?] himself right with the country, on account of a fresh charge [?]…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, July 28. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 2

Mr. DOCKER moved the second reading of the Temporary Supply Bill (No. 6) providing for the payment of £184,645 out of the consolidated Revenue Fund for the public service during the month…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, July 27, 1875. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 6

On the order of the day for the consideration of the Gold Duty Abolition Bill in committee, the House divided—ayes, 7; noes 10. The order therefore lapsed…

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The Election for the Upper Hunter. the Nomination. (From our own Reporters.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 2

On Thursday, at noon, on hustings at the courthouse, Scone, the nomination of candidates for the representation of the Upper Hunter in the room of Mr. Thomas Hungerford, whose seat had been…

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Upper Hunter Election. (By Our Own Reporter.) Mr. Hungerford at Murrurundi

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 2

A MEETING of the electors was convended by Mr. [?] on Thursday evening last, at the [?] when the half of that [?] was crowded for the…

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Parliament This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1875 · page 3

In the Assembly, The Governor's assent was announced to the Innkeekers' Liability Bill, the Public Gates Bill, the Campbelltown Reservoir Bill, and the Upper Hunter…

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