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Politics & elections, 1893

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 3

We continue, from the Herald, the summary of Wednesday's proceedings in the Assembly, from the point reached in our telegraphic message on Thursday:…

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Parliament of N.s. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 6

MR COPELAND moved.—"That this House will, on Wednesday next, resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to consider the expediency of bringing…

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BRITISH & Foreign News. the following extracts are from files to September 3rd:— Slavin in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 7

The terrace of the House of Commons which has lately been comparatively deserted, was very full again on the afternoon of Friday,…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES Protection Run Mad. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day Mr Melville, Chairmen of Committees and Deputy Speaker, occupied the chair, Sir Joseph Abbott, the Speaker, being…

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Parliament of New South Wales. (Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1893 · page 4

The Speaker being still absent through illness, Mr. Melville had again to take the chair when the Assembly met on Tuesday. There were only four members of the Ministry—Messrs. Copeland,…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From the Press Association.] Wednesday, Oct. l8. Legislative Assembly

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

A quantity of formal business was transacted. Several private bills were introduced. The Minister of Works gave notice for the 1st November that the Narrabri-Moree railway will be…

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Parliament of New South Wales. (Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 7

As the only two Orders of the Day—namely, the second reading of the Apprentices Bill and Law Practitioners Bill—was postponed for a fortnight, the Legislative Council sat for only 10 minutes on…

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Parliament of N. S. Wale's

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 6

"HARD CASH" PROSECUTION. MR SLATTERN, in answer to Mr Black, said no expenditure beyond what was customary had been incurred in the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From the Press Telegraph Association.] Wednesday, October 25. Legislative Assembly

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

The Colonial Treasurer said the actual amount of the deficit at the end of the present year was estimated at one million. In reply to Mr. Molesworth, Sir George Dibbs…

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Parliament of N.s. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 October 1893 · page 3

The deputy Speaker, Mr Melville, took the chair, the Speaker, Sir J. P. Abbot, being still absent through illness…

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Parliament of N S. Wiles a Breeze over the Speakership. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 November 1893 · page 3

IN the Assembly to-day the Speaker was still absent. Upon the motion of the Premier that Mr Melville take the chair, Mr Neild took an objection…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From the Press Telegraph Association.] Wednesday, November 1. Legislative Assembly

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

When the Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. Speaker Abbott again took the chair, and was greeted with cheers from all parts of the House. He expressed regret at his long absence, and…

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Parliament of N.S. WALES Legislative Assembly. Wednesday. the Speaker Back

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 November 1893 · page 6

ON the Speaker taking the chair at 4.30 for the first time after his recent illness, he was received with general cheers. He said he regretted his long…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [By Telegraph From the Press Pelegraph Association.] Wednesday, November 8. Legislative Assembly

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

The Premier gave notice of the introduction of the Banking bill on Tuesday. Mr. Bowes' bill to amend the Silkstone Coalmine Railway Act was read a first time…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES Legislative Assembly

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1893 · page 6

NUMBER OF COUNCILLORS. SIR GEORGE DIBBS, in answer to Mr J. D. Fitzgerald, said by section 2 of the Constitution Act it was provided…

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State Elections in America Republican Successes

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1893 · page 4

With the assistance of the Independent Democrats in the United States, the Republicans have achieved remarkable successes in the State…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [From the Press Telegraph Association.] Wednesday, November 15. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1893 · page 5

The City of Sydney Municipal Loan Bill, which authorises the borrowing of £300,000, was read a third time. Mr. O'Connor gave notice to move to-morrow that…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday. Buying Horses

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1893 · page 3

SIR GEORGE DIBBS, in answer to Mr O'Sullivan, said that the Major General Commanding the Military Forces elated that during the year no…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Friday, November 17, 1893. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1893 · page 5

In the Assembly to night, in reply to a question, the Minister of Works said that no more men would be dismissed from dredges, but in all prrbability more would be put on again…

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Parliament of New South Wales. [From the Press Telegraph Association.] Wednesday, November 22. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1893 · page 5

Sir George Dibbs' motion that the House go into committee to-morrow to consider the expediency of introducing a bill to make provision for recovery of costs and rates, etc. payable under the Metropolitan…

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