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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1875

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Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1875 · page 7

Mr. Stephen Scholey postponed his question regarding the report of the Comptroller-General, in reference to the charge against the Maitland gaoler. Mr. Robertson introduced a Bill to increase the…

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Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1875 · page 7

The Elections and Qualifications Committee have decided that the petition to unseat Mr. Fitzpatrick was received too late, and was therefore not entertained…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, May 5, 1875. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1875 · page 6

A message was received from the Governor notifying that his Excellency, in the name of her Majesty, had assented to the Temporary Supply Bill (No.3)…

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District News. [From Our Various Correspondents.] Paterson. Annual Election of District Councillors.— the Nomination

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1875 · page 6

The nomination for the election of two District Councillors, in the room of the two who retire by rotation, took place yesterday, at noon, at the courthouse. About twenty-five electors were present…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Berald.) Thursday, May 6, 1875. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1875 · page 2

In answer to questions, it was stated by Mr. DOCKER, that several civil cases were postponed by the Judge at the late Mudgee assizes; and also that, to some extent, the late District Court Sittings at…

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Paterson. District Council Election

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1875 · page 4

On Friday last, in accordance with the announcement made at the nomination, the poll for the election of two members to serve in the District Council of Paterson, in the room of Messrs. H. H. Brown, and…

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Parliament. (From the Herald.) Wednesday, May [?]

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1875 · page 3

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Monday, May 10, 1875. Legislative Assembly. Answers to Questions

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1875 · page 2

Ministers in answer to questions stated:—That one hundred mining registrars have been appointed under the Mining Act of 1874, and that these parties [?]old other appointments or offices of profit in the…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, May 12, 1875. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1875 · page 6

It was stated by Mr. Docker, in reply to questions, that the crossing-place for the proposed Parramatta bridge was to be at Hunter's Hill, where the Five Dock punt crossed; the…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, May 13, 1875. Legislative Assembly. Answers to Questions

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1875 · page 2

Ministers, in answers to questions, stated,—1. That the Government has been engaged in endeavouring to arrange for the preparation of a bill embodying the recommendations of the City and Suburban…

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Special Telegrams. (From Greville's Telegram Company.) Monday evening, recd. 7.35. Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1875 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr. Buchanan gave notice that he would ask the Government if the Mining Bill will [?] The St. Andrew's Cathedral Close Act Amendment…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, May 13, 1875. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1875 · page 1

Mr. DOCKER laid on the table the Blue Book for 1874, and memoranda of the Chief Inspector of Stock, enclosing statements with reference to inoculation for pleuro-pneumonia…

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Latest Telegrams. [From the Australian Associated Press.] Monday evening, recd. 8.45. Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1875 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr. Bennett presented a petition from Murrurundi, against the sale of intoxicating liquors on the railway lines. Mr. Parkes gave notice of a motion—"That the…

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Upper Hunter Election. (From our Muscle Brook correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1875 · page 2

On Saturday night Mr. John McElhone, a candidate for the Upper Hunter electorate, addreseed the electors, at the School of Arts, Muscle Brook, Mr. A. Whitehead being in the chair…

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Special Telegrams. (From Greville's Telegram Company.) Wednesday evening, recd. 7.0. Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1875 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, a petition was presented, signed by over five thousand residents of Sydney, against the Sale of Refreshments on Railways Bill…

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Latest Telegrams. [From the Australian Associated Press.] Wednesday evening, recd, 8.30. Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1875 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr. Bennett gave notice of his intention to propose several new clauses in the Land Bill. In answer to Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Robertson said…

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New South Wales Parliament. (from the S. M. Herald.) Monday, May 17, 1875. Legislative Assembly. Documents

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1875 · page 2

Mr. W. FOBSTEB laid on the table of the House an agreement relative to interest paid on deposits by the Bank of New South Wales. Mr. ROBERTSON laid on the table of the House…

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Special Telegrams. (From Greville's Telegram Company.) Received Friday evening, 7.55. Parliament.—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1875 · page 2

In the Assembly all questions intended to be put, for the Colonial Secretary's reply, were postponed, in consequence of Mr. Robertson suffering from a severe cold…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, May 19, 1875. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1875 · page 6

Messages were received from his Excellency the Governor, notifying that sssent had been fiven in the name of her Majesty to the Loder Estate Bill, and to the Waratah Company's…

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