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Politics & elections, 1877

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The Presidental Election. London, February l8

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1877 · page 4

The Electoral Commission has given Hayes the Louisiana vote…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, February 22, 1877. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1877 · page 3

The President took the chair at twenty-nine minutes put 4 c'olook. Petitions were presented respectively by Mr. Dalley and Mr Gordon, against the South…

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[From Greville's Telegram Company.] Parliament, This Day, Wednesday. Sydney, Wednesday evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1877 · page 5

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Bennett gave notice of several questions relating to the erection of the new railway station at Newcastle…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, February 27, 1877. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1877 · page 8

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes post four o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. BAKER, in answer to Mr. T. G. Dangar, with…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, February 28, 1877. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1877 · page 10

The ATTOENKY GENEBAL craved the privilege of making a personal explanation in reference to a statement made in the Assembly concerning the pardon granted to the prisoner Cummins. He denied…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, March 1, 1877. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1877 · page 7

The President took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past four o'clock. A message was received from the Governor notifying that assent had been given to the…

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The Presidental Election

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1877 · page 6

The Presidental contest in America is yet undecided; there are two rival governments in Louisiana, and General Grant has directed the Federal General commanding at New Orleans…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, March 6, 1877. Legislative Assembly. Questions

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1877 · page 4

Mr. LACKEY, in reply [?]o Mr. Bennett, said increased conveniences for the travelling public at the railway station, Newcastle, was provided for in the design of the new station house. Tenders were in…

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The Presidental Election London, March 4

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1877 · page 7

The Presidental contest has been decided in favor of Governor Hayes…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, March 7, 1877. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1877 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. DOCKER laid on the table papers relating to the proceedings of the Sewerage and Health Board,…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Friday, March 9, 1877. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1877 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at twenty nine minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. Robertson said, in answer to Mr…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Tuesday, March 13, 1877. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1877 · page 4

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past four o'clock. QUESTION ANSWERED. Mr. BAKER, in reply to or. T. G Dangar, said that…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, March 14, 1877. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1877 · page 3

VICE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes part 4 o'clock. Mr. DOCKER laid on the table dispatches relating to the Merchant Shipping Act of 1876, the Trades…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Thursday, March 15, 1871. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1877 · page 3

The President took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4 pm. PAPERS Mr, Dooker laid upon the table the report for…

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The Maitland Mercury. Tuesday, March 20, 1877. the Victorian Election Cry

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1877 · page 4

WHILE our political world has been disturbed by an issue chiefly personal, onr Victorian neighbours have the advantage of considering a question of principic, in connection with the…

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Parliament—thursday

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1877 · page 9

In the Assembly, before the motion for adjournment to 24th April, Several members severely criticised the formation of the new Ministry…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald) Wednesday, March 21, 1877. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1877 · page 3

Mr. DOCKER moved the suspension of the standing orders to enable the Supply Bill for the month of March, expected from the Assembly, to pass through all its stages without delay. In doing so he explained…

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Special Telegrams. (From Greville's Telegram Company.) Friday, received twelve noon. Ministerial Elections

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1877 · page 9

The Ministerial elections as announced include the following:- East Sydney—Nomination, March 28; polling day' March 31…

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New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald) Thursday, March 22, 1877. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1877 · page 3

The President took the chair at twenty-five minutes past four. Mr. Samuel laid upon the table farther correspondence relating to mail conveyance between…

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Latest Telegrams. [From the Australian Associated Press.] SYDNEY. Wednesday, received 7.0 evening. the East Sydney Election

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1877 · page 5

At the East Sydney nomination to-day, Mr. W. P. Wilshire nominated himself in opposition to the Hon. Henry Parkes. He read his speech amid considerable interruption and chaff. Having failed…

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