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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1887

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South Australian Parliament. the Governor's Opening Address. (From the Herald.) Adelaide

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 4

The first session of the 12th Parliament of South Australia was opened by the Governor to-day. Both Houses met at noon. Judges Way, Boucaut, and Bundey performed the preliminary work in…

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The Forthcoming Municipal Election at Morpeth. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 2

SIR,—On the ninth of the present [?] ratepayers of Morpeth are called upon [?] an alderman in the place of Alderman [?] has resigned. But before selecting their candidate,…

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The Victorian Parliament. the Governor's Opening Speech. (By telegraph to the Herald.) Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1887 · page 13

The second session of the thirteenth Parliament of Victoria was opened to-day by the Governor, with the usual formalities. The Council Chamber was crowded with ladies and gentlemen; Lady…

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South Sydney Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 June 1887 · page 2

It is alleged that the recent South Sydney contest cost the Protectionists £1200. Mr Traill's friends intend to petition Parliament to refer the Beat to…

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Difference among Ministers in the New Zealand Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1887 · page 8

The New Zealand papers report that recently, in the discussion on the West Coast Settlement Reserves Bill, to the astonishment of the House, though the Native Minister was in charge of the…

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The Spalding Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1887 · page 2

The Morning Post, commenting upon the Spalding election, at which the Home Rule candidate was returned, urges the necessity of changes in the…

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Opening of the Parliament of Queensland. (By telegraph to the Echo.) Brisbane

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1887 · page 8

Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech refers to the late Imperial Conference, which he believes will be productive of highly beneficial results. A…

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Borough of Morpeth. Extraordinary Election

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1887 · page 15

The proceedings at the nomination of candidates for the office of alderman for the Borough of Morpeth in the room of Mr. J. W. Bowes, which took place at the Council Chamber on Thursday, were of…

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Election for London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 July 1887 · page 4

Thomas Baring, conservative, has been returned to Parliament, unopposed, for the city of London…

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Compelling Candidates for the Priesthood to Serve in the French Army

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1887 · page 6

A question which has long been in the fo[?]front of the Republican programme has been settled this week at Paris. The Government have brought in a measure which was carried by a large majority…

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Meeting of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 August 1887 · page 3

It has been decided that Parliament shall meet on the 20th September for the despatch of business…

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The North Wick Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 August 1887 · page 2

In the election for the Northwick d[?]vi[?] of Ch[?]anire, Mr Tomlinson Brunner, Gladstonian Liberal, defeated Mr Heery Grosvenor, Uniouist Liberal, by a majority of 1120…

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The Maitland Mercury. Thursday, August 18, 1887. Parliament and Its Duty

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 18 August 1887 · page 4

IN about a month, the Legislature will assemble, "for the despatch of business." There is work enough to do, and, if the members of the people's House will bethink…

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Gunnedah Election. (From a Correspondent.) Gunnedah, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1887 · page 5

Several candidates are mentioned. Questions of Freetrade and Protection are not considered of much consequence in this electorate. The Land Act and local wants are of more importance here…

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The Maitland Mercury. Tuesday, September 20, 1867. the Meeting of Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1887 · page 4

AFTER a recess somewhat too limited for the preparatory work to be done in it, and which has been used by some of the Mi[?]isters in a method calculated to expose them to attach…

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Prorogation of the Imperial Parliament. [By Telegraph From Greville's Telegram Co.] London

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1887 · page 5

Parliament was prorogued to-day by commission, with the usual ceremony. The Queen's speech commenced by stating that the relations of Great Britain with Foreign Powers continue on a friendly…

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The Opening of Parliament the Governor's Speech. (By Telegraph) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 September 1887 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was opened at noon to-day by His Excellency the Governor. There was a [?] attendances of members and visitors. His Excellency's speech was very lengthy…

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Opening of Parliament. the Scene Outside Parliament Building. (From the Echo.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1887 · page 3

Outside Parliament building lhere was not a great amount of enthusiasm displayed. The crowd was not very large, but the windows of the houses in Macquarie-street, facing Parliament Building,…

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Parliament of New South Wales. (Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1887 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly practically commenced the business of the session at 8 o'clock on Tuesday night, for though the House met for the opening ceremony at noon, and sat for a few minutes after…

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New Zealand. Tuesday. the Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 September 1887 · page 2

The general elections are proving disastrous to the Government. The Premier and Minister for Justice, and a number of prominent Ministerial supporters, have been…

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