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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1890

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Proceedings in Parliament. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, July 30. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 31 July 1890 · page 5

In the Assembly to-day, Roth Mr. Lyne and Mr. Dibbs, recovered from their illness, were present. The Minister of Works, in reply to Mr. O. O…

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Wednesday's Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 4

In the Legislative Conncil, considerable [?]bate took place upon the motion for the second reading of the Penalties Remission Bill, which has been introduced to enable the…

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The Election for the Namoi

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 4

From our correspondents we learned yesterday morning by wire that the polling for the Namoi election had resulted in giving Mr. Collins a majority of 353 over Mr. D. M. Jones. Other…

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Proceedings in Parliament. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, August 6. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1890 · page 5

In reply to a question the Minister of Instruction said it was not a fact that the Inspector of Public Schools in district No. 28 has compelled the teachers to teach Scripture lessons to children whose parents…

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Proceedings in Parliament. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1890 · page 4

In the Assembly a lively debate was kept up all night on the second reading of the Crown Land Rents Bill. At the close of the debate Mr. Brunker replied, and said he repeated, despite of what had…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1890 · page 6

SIR,—Our Namoi election is now a thing of the past, but had the welfare of the electorate been the lodestar of the voters the two candidates would have exchanged places, but unfortunately greed…

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Thursday's Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1890 · page 7

Thursday night's sitting of the Legislative Council was devoted almost exclusively to the further consideration of the Legal Practitioners Amalgamation Bill, the second reading of which…

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Wednesday's Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1890 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, on Wednesday evening. Mr. W. H. Suttor, in answer to a question asked by Dr. Bowker, said it was the…

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The Goulburn Election. Nomination Day

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 August 1890 · page 4

THE nomination for candidates for the Goulburn electorate took place on Thursday at the Academy of Music, Goulburn. About 600 were present. Mr Teece…

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Parliament Prorogued

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 2

Parliament was prorogued to-day. Her Majesty the Queen was present…

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All Saints' Parochial Council. Election of Representative of Synod

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 2

A MEETING of the parishioners of All Saints Church was held in the schoolroom last evening. There was a fair attendance present, the Rev…

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The Goulburn Election. Victor for Freetrade

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 August 1890 · page 4

THE polling for the election of a member for the Goulburn electorate, in the room of the late Mr W. Teece, took place on Saturday. The…

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Proceedings in Parliament. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, August 20. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 5

In reply to a question, the Government stated that no decision had been arrived at in reference to the advisability of placing all matters of defence in a separate department, and the appointment of a…

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The Goulburn Election. (Herald.) Goulburn

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 2

The official declaration of the poll was made to-day, in the presence of a large number of electors. The figures were the same as reported already. The total number polled was 1691, the largest number…

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Thursday's Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 7

On Thursday the Legislative Council passed a resolution affirming that it was not desirable that any one of certain military positions should be held by one officer for more than five years…

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The Goulburn Election. Congratulations From the G.O.M.

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 6

SIR HENRY PARKES has sent the following letter to the newly elected member for Goulburn Mr C.B. Teece:—"My dear sir,—Though I have never had…

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Tuesdays Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1890 · page 8

The business of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday was of no general importance. A select committee was obtained by Mr. Dalton to report upon the claims of various persons for remuneration…

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Proceedings in Parliament. [By Telegraph, From Greville's Telegram Co.] Wednesday, August 27, 1890. Received 9.20 p.m

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 August 1890 · page 5

In the Assembly to-day, after the questions and settlement of preliminary business had been transacted, Sir Henry Parkes made his first appearance…

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Wednesday's Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1890 · page 4

On Wednesday, in the Legislative Council, The Mulgoa Irrigation Bill and the Willoughby and Gordon Tramway Bill were read the third time. The further consideration of the Lismore to the…

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Sir Henry Parkes. He Again Takes His Seat in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 August 1890 · page 3

AFTER as absence from Parliament since May 19, when be met with the severe accident which invalided him so long, Sir Henry Parkes returned to the Assembly on…

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