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Politics & elections, 1893

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Parliament of N.S. Wales [By Telegraph]. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 June 1893 · page 3

IN the Assembly to-day, Mr Clark, the new member for the Macleay, was sworn in, and took his seat on the Government benches…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1893 · page 4

In the Legislative Council on Tuesday, the Loan Bill was passed. The Assembly was occupied in the early part of its sitting in discussing a motion for adjournment,…

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Proceedings in Parliament. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Wednesday, June 7. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1893 · page 5

To-day three petitions were presented in favour of the Local Option Bill now before the House. Mr. Hugh McKinnon postponed his motion for the appointment of two auditors to examine the…

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Proceedings in Parliament. (Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 6

The Legislative Council held another long sitting on Wednesday evening. The Minister of Justice, in answer to a question asked by Mr. White, said that it was the intention of the…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 4

The Assembly to-day decided to meet on Monday, and then adjourn until 11 a.m. on Tuesday for the Prorogation…

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Parliament of N.S. Wales Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 3

The Loan Bill was sent a second time and refrequently passed through, all stages. The 'Postal Acts Amendment Bill…

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Proceedings in Parliament. [By Telegraph From Greville's Co.] Friday, June 9, 1893. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 5

On the motion of Sir George Dibbs, it was resolved that the House should meet on Monday next. He also gave notice that the House on its rising on Monday should adjourn until eleven…

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New South Wales Parliament. [From Greville's Co.] Monday, June 12, 1893. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1893 · page 5

Sir George Dibbs' motion that the House at its rising to-night adjourn until eleven to-morrow was carried without remark. The Speaker announced that the Royal assent…

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Parliament of N.S. Wales Legislative Assembly. Monday. the Upper House

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 3

MR G.D. CLARK asked the Premier, whether during the recess a number of liberal-minded men would be appointed to the Legislative Council, so as to…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 4

The final work of this last session of Parliament was done on Monday and Tuesday. The Legislative Council held on Monday evening a shorter sitting than usual. The Minister of Justice, in…

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Notes and Notions a drop of ink Polling upon a thought makes thousands, May be millions, think. Widows

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 June 1893 · page 4

Literature and the drama, have made us aware of widows. Inded the first mentioned has in one well-known instance warned us to "beware" of…

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Elections in Germany. The Army Bill. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 June 1893 · page 2

AT the elections to the German Reichstag, Count Herbert Bismarck and Herr Bebel, the recognisod chief of the Moderate Socialists, have been…

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The Maitland Mercury. Thursday, June 22, 1893. the German Elections

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1893 · page 4

ACCORDING to the opinion of a London newspaper correspondent in Berlin, the development of the German general elections now show that it will be impossible for the…

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Municipality of Singleton Election of Alderman

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 July 1893 · page 1

Nominations for the aldermanic vacancy in the Municipal Council of Singleton, caused by the resignation of Mr H. V. Howe, were declared at…

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Dungog Municipal Election. Polling Day. (From a correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1893 · page 5

Yesterday the election of six aldermen to represent the ratepayers in the Dungog Municipal Council took place at the School of Arts, and in no event that has occurred here has such keen…

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The Coming Election. the Organisation of Parties

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 3

THE organisation of political parties in anticipation of a speedy dissolution, under the new Electoral Act, is being rapidly proceeded with. What is…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 3

SIR,—It is many years since I asked and was admitted to your columns. The occasion then was my advocacy of the North Coast Railway. Such a line of railway would have…

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Metropolitan Politics. Excellent Electioneering

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 September 1893 · page 2

MANY people who have marvelled at the possibility of Sir George Dibbs obtaining so prominent a position in the political are a of New South Wales…

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Parliament Further Pro- Rogued a Fair Holiday [By Telegraph]. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 5

PARLIAMENT was further prorogued to-day until the 19th of September when, however, it will not meet for the despatch of business, but will be…

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Meeting of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 September 1893 · page 3

At a Cabinet meeting to-day, a definite decision was come to that Parliament should be called together on September 26th…

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