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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1894

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An Election Quarrel. Fatal Result

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 4

MR P. B. FARWELLY, a promment resident and ex-Mayor of Launceston, Tasmania, died a few days ago. He had an altereation with an…

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The Meeting of Parliament Political News

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 3

A PEOCLAMATION was issued on Tuesday further proroguing Parliament to Wednesday. January 17, on which date it will meet "for the dispatch of…

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Letters to the Editor. Election Op Secretary for Paterson District Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1894 · page 2

SIR,—With your kind permission I wish to give your readers a little light on the subject of how the Secretary was elected. At our monthly meeting of the Council held last Tuesday, it was necessary…

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Singleton. the Coming General Election.—mr. William Bunett's Candidature

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1894 · page 2

Mr. William Burnett, Mayor of South Singleton, who is a candidate for the electorate of Singleton at the ensuing general election, gave an address in the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on…

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Letters to the Editor. Parliament and the Land

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 2

SIR,—It is noticeable that amid the multitude of election addresses now being delivered very few allusions to the land question are to be found, although it is one of vital importance to the colony…

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Saturday, January 13, 1894. the Coming Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 2

ACCORDING to the estimate of the Chief Electoral Officer, there will be about five thousand appeals to the revision courts for enrolment upon the electoral lists. The…

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Singleton. the Coming General Election.—mr. William Burnett's Candidature

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 5

Mr. William Burnett, Mayor of South Singleton, who 16 a candidate for the electorate of Singleton at the ensuing general election, gave an address in the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 3

Parliament was opened at noon to-day by Commission. Following is the Commissioners speech:—HONORABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE…

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Opening of Parliament. Meeting of Government Supporters A Harbour Exoursion. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 2

THE: Cabinet met this morning, when the final touches were put upon the Governor's speech.which is to be given at the opening of Parliament at noon to-morrow. At the…

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"Sworn to no Master, of no Sect am I, "Be just and fear not." The Singleton Argus. Wednesday. January 17Th, 1891. the Opening of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 2

THOUGH the Ministry has professed to let its intentions be well known with regard to the conduct of public business in the session of Parliament,…

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British Politics. The Armament of Europe. Naval Expenditure. Parliamentary Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 4

IN his reply in the House of Commons on Friday to Mr Byles, who urged the Government to take steps to secure a general disarmatnent in…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, January 17. 1894

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1894 · page 2

In the Assembly, after the routine business had been dealt with, came the reading of the Governor's Speech by the Speaker, and the appointment of a committee to prepare the Address in Reply. On the…

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Parliament and the Land. to the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1894 · page 2

Sir,—It is noticeable that amid the multitude of election addresses now being delivered, very few allusions to the laud question are to be found,…

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Latest News. Opening of Parliament. Government Programme. Sydney

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1894 · page 2

Parliament was opened to-day. It was stated in the opening speech that the estimates of expenditure for year will be prepared without delay…

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Drunk is Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 7

Mr Copeland's conduct in Parliament has drawn from the Speaker a ruling which may appear strange, but which is certainly in accordance with…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, January 17, 1894

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 3

In the Assembly, after the routine business had been dealt with, came the reading of the Governor's Speech by the Speaker, and the appointment of a committee to prepare the Address in Reply. On the…

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Japanese Parliament. Dissolved owing to Anti-foreign Tendencies. [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 5

THE Parliament of Japan, has been dissolved, owing to anti-foreign tendencies and the hostility to the Government. Owing to the intensity…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES Legislative Assembly. The Address in Reply. Mr Copeland Excited. A Discreditable Scene

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 6

THE fourth session of the 15th Parliament of New South Wales was opened by Commission on Wednesday The commissioners were the Hon…

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The Impending Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1894 · page 2

SIR,—I take the liberty to further crave space in your columns with a view to discuss the above subject which because of its importance I feel sure that you in your courtesy will accord me…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, January 23. Legislative Assembly. the Mining on Private Lands Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 3

A slight discussion occurred over a formal motion by Sir George Dibbs, requesting the Legislative Council to reinstate and proceed with the Mining on Private Property Bill…

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