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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1893

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Original Correspondence. the Work of Parliament. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1893 · page 4

SIR,—Now that the vote of censure has been disposed of, it is to be hoped that Parliament will make some progress with the more important measures (especially the…

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Parliament of N.s. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 January 1893 · page 4

MR SEE, in answer to Dr Ross. said the receipts from the Nyngan and Cobar line, since its opening, covered working expenditure, but practically left no money to…

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Protection. the American Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1893 · page 3

It is now agreed on all sides that the last election has swept away for ersr both K'Kinl yism and the M'Kinley school of politicians. An analysis of…

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Parliament and Politics The Government Programme [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 January 1893 · page 3

IN the Assembly this afternoon, so far, the business has been unimportant. Matters in connection with the proposal of the Government for…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, January 18. Legislative Assembly, Questions Answered

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1893 · page 5

The Minister of Works said the question of inviting an expression of opinion from the House before committing the country to the expenditure of a million pounds or more for steel rails, was so…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 January 1893 · page 3

IN raply to Mr Moles worth, Mr Lyne said of the iron pipes contract, that a tender for 15,000 tons had been accepted, and. the pipes would be…

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Parliament of New South Wales. (Herald.) Wednesday, January 18. Legislative Assembly. the Eleven O'clock Rule

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1893 · page 6

By way of occupying the time until dinner, Sir George Dibbs moved s resolution for the abolition of the 11 o'clock rule, under which no new business can be taken after 11 o'clock…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, January 25. Legislative Assembly. Questions Answered

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 January 1893 · page 5

The Minister of Works said he would invite an expression of opinion from the House before committing the country to an expenditure of one million or more for steel rails…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly sir George Dibbs, in answer to Mr Jones, for Mr Haynes, said that Henry Albatross Patrick, of Dijilah, Cobbora,…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES Mr Toohey Resigns. Import Duties on Cereals. [ by Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

IN the Assembly to-day, Mr Toohoy's resignation was announced by the Speaker, and his seat declared vacant. Mr Rose's resolution—" That duties…

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Municipal Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

THE following nominations were received on Monday for the vacancies in the Borough Councils of Singleton and South Singleton :—…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, February 1. Legislative Assembly. Questions

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1893 · page 5

Mr. Barton, for Mr. O'Connor, in reply to Mr. Houghton, said the sum of two thousand three hundred and thirty pounds was allowed annually for expenses of judges of District and Supreme…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 6

THE Speaker announced the resignation of Mr Toohey, one of the members for South Sydney, and on the motion of Sir George Dibbs, Mr…

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The Municipal Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 2

A NUMBER of ratepayers assembled at the School of Arts at noon to-day to hear the announcement of the nominations received for the vacancies in the…

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South Sydney Election. a Protectionist Candidate. [ by Tetegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 3

ALDERMAN MANNING, Mayor of Sydney, has decided to contest the seat for South Sydney, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES The Government Programme. Goes on with Business, [ by Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 3

In the Assembly this afternoon, the Premier made a statement, in which he declared that the Government intended to proceed with the business…

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Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 4

THE proceedings in connection with the nomination of candidates for Vancancies in the Singleton and South Singleton Borough Councils…

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The Municipal Elections. the Nominations. Singleton

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 2

ALDERMAN MUNRO, as ReturningOflicer, announced the nominations of gentlemen for the three vacancies as aldermen in the Singleton Borough…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, February 8. Legislative Assembly. Questions

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 5

The Treasurer, in reply to a question, said the Government would within the next few days decide whether it intends to introduce a bill for the purpose of placing a tax on stock coming into New…

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Municipal Council. the Election of Mayor

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1893 · page 2

A MEETING of the Council for the election of Mayor for the cussing 12 months was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon. The…

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