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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1889

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Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 March 1889 · page 5

DURING the tremendous crush that occured at the Murrumbidgee nomination at the close of the Premier's address a striking incident occurred. Amidst the tremendous she ring…

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The Nineteenth Century: a Brief History of the Late Election; or a Reply to "Jeremiah." [By Pling Hunchausen, Esq., Member of the P. P. L., and Fellow of the late defunct Freetrade League, W. M.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 7

We had just completed the celebration of the centenary of the colony, in the year of grace, 1888. It was a great time for rejoicing, for the last twelve months had been a year of unexampled…

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Original Correspondence. the Durham Election. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 8

Sir,—In your Thursday's issue there appears a letter, signed J. Tucker, airing his eloquence on freetrade and protection, and I take this opportunity of thanking you for having contradicted a…

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Booth Sydney Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 2

A petition against the validity of the South Sydney election has been lodged with the Government;…

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Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 4

DURING the tremendous crush that occurred at the Murrumbidgee nominal at the close of the Premier's address a striking incident occurred. Amidst the tremendous cheering…

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The Election Campaign. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 6

SIR,—Will you kindly allow me space to give expression to a few scattered thoughts on the result of the late general election. Assuming that yon will extend to me that courtesy which is your…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, March 5

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 March 1889 · page 3

MESSRS E. B. L. DICKENS (Wilcaunia) and O. O. Danger (The Macleay) were sworn in. In answer to a question, Mr Dibbs…

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Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 March 1889 · page 4

DURING the tremendous crush that occurred at the Murrumbidgee nomination at the close of the Premier's address a striking incident occurred. Amidst the tremendous cheering…

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Electorate of Patricks Plains. Meeting to Secure the Re-election of the Minister for Justice. (From our Singleton correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1889 · page 7

A meeting of the friends and supporters of the Honorable Albert John Gould, M.P., was held on Saturday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, Singleton, to take steps for securing that gentleman's…

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The Poet's Corner. Mr Gould's Re-election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1889 · page 4

He fought like a man, and worsted his foe, Thousands stood by and beheld it. Don't ask him, kind brothers, his prize to [?]…

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The Hon. Mr Gould's Re-election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1889 · page 2

A MEETING to secure the re-election of air A. J. Gould, M.L.A., whose seat for this district became vacant by reason of his acceptance of the office of Minister for Justice in…

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Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1889 · page 4

DURING the tremendous crush that occurred at the Murrumbidgee nomination at the close of the Premiers-address a striking incident occurred. Amidst the tremendous cheering…

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Ministerial Re-elections. the Hon. A.J Gould at Mechanics Institute

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 2

ON Thursday evening the Hon. A. J. Gould, Minister for Justice, who is seeking re-election on his acceptance of office, addressed a largely-attended meeting of his…

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Election Notes

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 3

Nominations for the Ministerial re-elections take place on Monday. S. A. Byre is not likely to carry out his idea of running for the Globe against the…

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Electorate of East Maitland. Re-election of the Minister of Lands

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1889 · page 4

Yesterday, at noon, a meeting of the electors of East Maitland was held at the Court-house, presided over by Mr. Samuel Clift, returning officer. The occasion of the meeting was to elect a member…

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The Ministerial Re-elections. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co,] Sydney, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1889 · page 5

Sir Henry Parkes, Colonial Secretary and Prime Minister, has been re-elected without opposition for St. Leonards. The Minister of Works, the Hon. Bruce Smith,…

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The Ministerial Re-election. the Hon. A. J. Gould for Patrick's Plains

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1889 · page 2

THE nomination of a member for the seat for Patrick's Plains rendered vacant by the acceptance by Mr A. J. Gould of the office of Minister for Justice took place at the…

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Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 March 1889 · page 2

DURING the tremendous crush that occurred at the Murrumbidgee nominating at the close of the Premier's address striking incident occurred. Amidst the tremendous cheering…

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Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 April 1889 · page 3

DURING the tremendous crush that occurred at the Murrumbidgee nomination at the close of the Premier's address a striking incident occurred. Amidst the tremendous cheering…

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Opening of Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1889 · page 6

After a brief recess of about eight weeks, the fourth session of the twenty-fourth Parliament of the United Kingdom and the twelfth of her present Majesty, was opened by Royal commission on…

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