Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1889

231 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 12

Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 May 1889 · page 3

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

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Uselessness of Parliament. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1889 · page 6

SIB,—With reference to the subject matter of your leader of the 25th, I wish to point out that the excessive talk—the plethora of words without any meaning, which is making Parliament useless…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 June 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 tremendons cheering…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Tamworth Election. (By Telegraph.) [From Our Correspondent.] Tamworth, Friday night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 June 1889 · page 2

MR HENRY LEVIEN, who recently resigned his [?] in the Assembly and is now seeking re-election, addressed a large meeting of electors at the Olympic Hall last night. He…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Startling Election Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 June 1889 · page 2

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 [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Tamworth Election. Mr Levien Elected Unopposed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 June 1889 · page 3

Mr R. H. LEVIEN was returned unopposed on Monday. He was proposed by Mr Charles Baldwin, J.P., Protectionist; seconded by Mr C. Jeffreys…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bishop Barry's Successor. Candidates Proposed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 June 1889 · page 4

The Echo gives a brief account of the proceedings which took place in the Anglican Synod on Wednesday night, which met with the object of electing a successor to Dr Barry…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Central Cumberland Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1889 · page 2

THE nomination for Central Camberland, for the vacancy caused by the death of Mr J. R. Linsley, took place on Saturday last, in the presence of a small…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New Parliament Houses

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 June 1889 · page 2

The Government yesterday decided to take steps without delay towards proceeding with the erection of new Parliament Houses. It will be recollected that during the Centennial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Central Cumberland Election. Mr Taylor Retires. (By Telegraph.) SYDNEY

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 June 1889 · page 2

MR J.W. TAYLOR, one of the three freetrade candidates nominated for Central Cumberland, has retired. Mr W. A. Brodie is, so far, still sticking to his determination…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Redfern Election. Schey in the Field. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 July 1889 · page 2

THE electors of Redfern were addressed by Mr C. A. Goodchap lost evening from the portion of the Redfern Town Hall, the building not being able to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Redfern Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 2

THE nomination of candidates to fill the vacancy in the Assembly for the Redfern electorate, caused by the death of the Hon. John Sutherland, took place on Thursday at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

South Singleton Council. Election Of. a New Mayor

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 3

CONSEQUENT upon the death of Alderman Millard, Mayor of South Singleton, a meeting of the Council was called for last evening to take steps for the election of a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Next General Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 2

The next general election, according to Sir Henry Parkes, unless all the signs of the times are blanks will see freetrade stronger than it is at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Sworn to no Master, of no Sect am I, "Be just and fear not." The Singleton Argus. Wednesday, July.. 10Th, 1889. The Redfern Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 2

THE content at Redfern was close, only 25 votes separating the successful and unsuccessful candidates.' The result is the entry once more into Parliament of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Redfern Election. Mr Schey Returned. (By Telegraph.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 2

THE election for the vacancy the Redfern electorate, caused by the death of the Hon. John Sutherland, took place 0n Monday. There was considerable…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election for Dover

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 2

The Unionist candidate has been returned unopposed for Dover…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

South Singleton Council. Election of a Mayor

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 July 1889 · page 2

A MEETING of the South Singleton Council was held on Thursday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor in the room of the late Mr A. E. Millard, There were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Redfern Election Petition

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 July 1889 · page 4

SHORTLY before the adjournment of the Assembly on Saturday morning the Speaker announced that he had received an election petition from Mr George Anderson, of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Disgraceful Scene in South Australian' parliament. ADELAIDE

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 July 1889 · page 4

A DISGRACEFUL row occurred in Parliament to-day between Mr Bar[?]lets, a country member, who distinguished himself on the night of the no-confidence…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →