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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1876

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East Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1876 · page 7

A special meeting of this Council was held in the chamber, Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, on Tuesday evening. There were present: The late Mayor, Alderman Cains, Bourke,…

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West Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1876 · page 6

The meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council, for the election of Mayor for the ensuing twelve months, was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, at half past…

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Parliament.—thursday

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, last night, the Agreements Validating Bill was thrown out by the casting vote of the Speaker. Mr. Robertson obtained leave to bring in a Bill for…

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Parliament—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 4

In the Assembly to-night the business is unimportant. They are now on the Verdicts of Felo-de-se Bill…

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Opening of the British Parliament. London February 8

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 3

The Queen opened Parliament. The Royal Speech states that the relations with foreign Powers are cordial; but it is considered that it is not the duty of the country to stand aloof in…

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Latest Telegrams. [From the Australian Associated Press.] Friday evening, reed. 8.15. PARLIAMENT-THURSDAY

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, the Agreements Validating Bill was thrown out on the casting vote of the Speaker. Leave was given to introduce an amended…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S.M. Herald.) Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1876. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 3

Mr. Docker laid on the table abatraota of Crown lands reserved for various public purposes, and certain plans and papers relating to the reservation of lands for public recreation in and…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S.M. Herald.) Tuesday, February 8. Legislative Assembly. Questions Answered

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 7

Ministers stated, in answer to questions, that the estimated cost of the works at present proceeding at the Parramatta Junction was £1130 14s 4d; that the correspondence…

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LATEST Through Telegrams From England. [Telegram to "Mercury" From Australian Associated Press.] British Parliament. London, February 9

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1876 · page 4

Both the Houses voted addresses in reply to the speech. Earl Derby, in answer to remarks from Lord Granville, said that the support given by the British…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, February 10. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1876 · page 6

At the usual hour of meeting there were only twelve members present, and those being insufficient to form a quorum, the President adjourned the House to Wednesday next…

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Special Telegrams (From Greville's Telegram Company.) Wednesday eveng. reed. 7.45. Parliament This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 5

In the Assembly, Mr. Robertson, in reply to Mr, Scholey, said the appointmont of Mr. Dolohery as Justice of the Peace had not been considered…

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Latest Telegrams. [From the Australian Associated Press.] Wednesday evening, received 8.20. Parliament This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 5

In the Assembly, Mr. Robertson stated, in answer to Mr. Scholoy, that fifty pounds had been allowod to Mr. Delohery for fodder, owing to the expense of attending the…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, February 15, 1876. Legislative Assembly. Questions Answered

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 4

The Colonial Seoretary stated, in answer to Mr. Farnell, for Mr. Piddington, that so soon as Parliament had provided the necessary funds, and perhaps sooner, the Government would…

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Re-election of the Colonial Treasurer. [From at Echo of Tuesday.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 3

The nomination of candidates for the representation of East Sydney in the Legislative Assembly, appointed in consequence of Mr. Alexander Stuart's acceptance of the office of…

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Parliament—thursday

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly- Mr. Lackey, in answer to Mr. Browne, said £6015 were received from the Singleton Railway Station for 1875…

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Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly, yesternight, Mr. Robertson stated that in consequonce of the decision of the committee in reference to the increase of the salary of the principal Under-secretary, the Govermment…

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Parliament.—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Stuart stated that instructions had already been given to refund the increased tobacco duty. It was not the practice of the Government to allow…

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Parliament This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly, this evening, Mr. Robertson stated, in answor to Mr. Stevens, that the Government could not fix the time for the introduction of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, but…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, February 15, 1876. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 3

The Presidont reported the receipt of a message from the Governor, notifying that a dispatch had been received to the effect that her Majesty had been pleased not to exercise…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, February 17, 1876. Legislative Assembly. Questions Answered

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1876 · page 3

Ministers stated is answer to questions, that extra aooommodation would be provided in the Tamworth gaol with as little delay as possible; that correspondence between the Government…

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