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Politics & elections, 1894

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Parliament of New South Wales. Thursday, September 20. Legislative Council. Leave of Absence

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 September 1894 · page 1

Leave of absence forgone month to Sir William Manning was granted on account of ill-health. INFLUX OF CRIMINALS BILL. Mr. White's motion for leave to introduce a bill…

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The Victorian Elections. the Opposition Triumphant

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 September 1894 · page 3

The result of the Victorian Elections so far as can be ascertained is that 28 Ministeralists and 67 Oppositionists have been returned. Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, Attorney-General, Mr…

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The Robertson Election Result of the Recount. Mr. Fitz-gerald Elected by One Vote. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 September 1894 · page 2

THE recount of the votes recorded at the Robertson election has resulted in Mr. Fitz-Gerald being declared elected by one Vote…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 September 1894 · page 6

On Tuesday, in the Legislative Assembly, An overwhelming majority carried a resolution affirming the principle of woman suffrage. The motion in its original form proposed to affirm that…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES Lagislative Council. Wednesday. First Readings

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 September 1894 · page 6

THE Regulation of Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill the Quarantine Act Amendment Will, and the Agreement Validating Act Repeal Bill were…

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The Victorian Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 September 1894 · page 2

THE general election just completed in Victoria has been in some respects a surprise. The Government of Sir James Patterson has undoubtedly been condemned. For that…

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Victorian General Election Crashing Defeat of the Ministry. A Tariff Reform Majority

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 September 1894 · page 5

THE Victorian general election was fought out on Thursday. The weather was beautifully tine. The greatest interest was taken in the proceedings throughout the [?]…

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Parliament of New South Wales. This Day (Tuesday), Sept. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 September 1894 · page 5

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTORAL ACT. In the Assembly this afternoon Mr. Crick gave notice of a motion to the effect that every successful candidate at an election should hold an…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, Sept. 25. Legislative Assembly. Questions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 September 1894 · page 3

Mr. Brunker, in reply to Mr. Shipway, said the contract with Mr. Arthur Galton, for editing the Official History had no official sanction, not having been approved by the Executive…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES Abolition of Imprisonment for Debt Mr Galton's Appointment Illegal. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 September 1894 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day tha Elections and Qualification Committee's report on the recent election for Robertson, which slates that Mr Fitzgera[?]l was…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, September 26. Legislative Council. Petitions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1894 · page 3

Petitions were received from colliery proprietors, asking the Council to refer the Coalmines Regulation bill to a select committee, and from the Amalgamated Miners Association, in favour of the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Thursday, September 27. 1894. Legislative Council. Bills Furthered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 1

The following bills were dealt with: Goulburn Cathedral Ordinances bill, read a first time ; Quarantine Amendment bill, and Consolidated Revenue Fund bill, read a third time; Agreements…

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The Victorian Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 September 1894 · page 2

THE defeat of the Patterson Government in Victoria has been signal and complete. Only twenty-nine of their supporters, all told, were returned at…

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Parliament of N. S. WALES Legislative Council. Wednesday. Coal Mines Regulation Bill

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 6

The Vice-President of the Executive Council moved the second reading of the Coal Mines Regulation Bill. He read certain passages from speeches…

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The Victorian General Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 4

The general election just completed in Victoria has been in some respects a surprise. The Government of Sir James Patterson has undoubtedly been condemned. For that…

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Notes and Notions a drop of ink Falling upon a thought makes thousands may be millions, think Corruption at Municipal Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 2

Unless a Local Government Act is passed before next year and alter things considerably, the Municipal election in February will be held…

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The Grenfell Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1894 · page 4

A petition has been lodged by Mr Loughmane against the election of Mr Greene for Grenfell, the only difference being one vote. The petition prays for…

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Parliament of Hew South Wales. This Day, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1894. the Absolute Majority

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1894 · page 5

In the Assembly this afternoon a motion by Mr. Crick in favour of the introduction of a bill to provide that an elected candidate shall poll an absolute majority of votes recorded, was agreed to on…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, October 3. Legislative Assembly. Questions Answered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1894 · page 3

The Colonial Secretary, in reply to Mr. Edden, said seventeen policemen were sent to Greta on October 1st, at the request of the Inspector-General of Police, to preserve order…

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Parliament of K. S. WALES The Shearers Strike. Electoral Law Amendment. Payment of Members. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 October 1894 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day Mr Brunker said there was no foundation for the statement that police trackers has been mustering sheep, and police yarding…

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