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Politics & elections, 1876

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Parliament.—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1876 · page 5

In the Assembly, to-day, the Coal Mines Regulation Bill was returned from the Upper House. On the motion of Mr. Lucas, the consideration of the Council's amendments was fixed for this day week…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, April 18, 1876. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1876 · page 4

The Speaker took the chair at twenty nine minutes past four o'clock. There not being a quorum present, the House adjourned until four o'clock p.m. the…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. [?]. Herald.) Wednesday, April 19, 1876 Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1876 · page 10

Mr. DALLEY stated that the Minister for Justice on Saturday met with a serious accident which would prevent his attendances in this Ho[?]se for some time. He (Mr. Dalley) would endea[?] our to…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, April 20, 1876. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1876 · page 6

To the Legislative Council, at the hour [?] for meeting there were only eight [?] present, and [?] not being [?] [?] f[?] the President declared the…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. From the Herald's Associated Press Telegrams and other Sydney papers.) Hartley Election

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1876 · page 4

[Herald]—The following additional returns have come in:—Crown Ridge, Neale, 5, Hurley 10; Alford, Neale, 5, Hurley 10; Blackman's Flat, Neale 9, Hurley 5. The Capertee return…

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Parliament.—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1876 · page 5

In the Assembly, to-night, Mr. Jacob called the attention of the Colonial Treasurer to th breaking loose of the bell-buoy at Newcastle, rendering approach to the harbour dangerous. The Treasurer…

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New South Wales Parliament. Tuesday, April 25, 1876. Legislative Assembly. Answers to Questions

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1876 · page 4

Ministers answered questions respecting the irregular attendance of magistrates at the Court of Petty Sessions, G[?]ah; the legalizing of selections made on reserves, the cost of the…

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Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly, The general business was unimportant. The Newcastle Paving Bill passed the second reading, and went through committee with slight…

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Parliament This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly, The Newcastle Paving and Public Vehicles Regulation Bill was read a second time, and passed through committee with verbal amendments…

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Special Telegrams. (From Greville's Telegram Company.) Friday evening, recd. 7.20. Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly, In answer to Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Garrett said it was proposed to put an amount on the Estimates to remove the sand drift at Newcastle…

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Latest Telegrams. [From the Australian Associated Press.] Friday evening, received 7.45, Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly, Mr. Garrett, in answer to Mr. Lloyd, said it was proposed to put on the Estimates a sum for the removal of the sand-drift at Newcastle…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, April 26, 1876. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1876 · page 10

The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages from the Governor, notifying that his Excellency, in the name of her Majesty, had assented to the Agreements Validating Bill and the Throsby Leasing…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, April 27, 1876, Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1876 · page 3

The Bathurst Hospital Bill, No 2, and the Appeals from Summary Conviotions Bill were severally read a third timo and sent to tbo Assembly…

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Parliament.—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1876 · page 9

In the Assembly to-night, Mr. Wisdom presented a petition from the East Maitland Council, praying for increased endowment. Mr. Dangar presented a petition signed by twelve…

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Parliament.—this Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1876 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. R. Wisdom presented a petition from the Municipal Council of West Maitland, in favour of increased endowment…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, May 3, 1876. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1876 · page 10

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. 4, and to the Bathurst Hospital Bill…

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Electorate of Liverpool Plains. Writ of Election

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1876 · page 10

A writ has been issued, and the following arrangements have been made for the election of a member to serve in the present Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, for the electoral district of Liverpool…

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[?]Ew South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, May 4, 1876. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1876 · page 3

The Evidence Further Amendment Bill passed its final stages, and was transmitted for the concurrence of the Assembly. Sir Alfred Stephen moved the second reading…

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District News. [From Our Various Correspondents.] Paterson. District Council Election.—the Nomination

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1876 · page 8

The nomination of candidates for the election of two members of our District Council, to fill the vacancies caused by the retirement of Messrs. G. Cory and William Corner, who retire by…

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Parliament, This Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1876 · page 5

In the Assembly, The Colonial Treasurer stated that enquiries would be pursued further as to the desirability of visiting the Auckland Islands for traces of the Strathnaver;…

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