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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1896

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Parliament of N.S.W. The Land Tax. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 November 1896 · page 3

IN the Assembly to-day, in reply to a question as to whether the Treasurer would defer the date of payments under the land tax until after the…

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Municipal Elections in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1896 · page 5

The results of the municipal elections in England show that the Liberals have gained 56 feats, the Conservatives 32, and labour 3…

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The Presidential Election. Nov, 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1896 · page 5

The excitement over the Presidential election continues, On the New York Stock Exchange there is a more Confident feeling of victory for "sound money." Stocks have advanced 4 points…

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Latest News by Cable. Wagering on an Election. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1896 · page 5

Betting on the American Presidential election is 5 to 1 in favour of Major McKinley…

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The Singleton Argus Wednesday, November 4Th, 1896. the American Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 November 1896 · page 2

YESTERDAY was the day when the people of the United States elected a President to guide the ship of State for the next four, years, or, to be more…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 4

We take from the Herald the following summary of Parliamentary proceedings yesterday:-LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Attorney-General made a Ministerial…

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The Presidential Election. Return of Major M'kinley. London, Nov. 4, 5.50 a.m

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 3

The voting for the Electoral College in connection with the Presidential election has resulted in a great victory for Major M'Kinley. The details of the voting have not yet transpired, as the…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 3

From the Herald we take the following summary of the Parliamentary proceedings of yesterday LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Public Roads Bill and the Public Health…

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The Presidential Election. Loudon. Nov. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 3

Later returns show that Major M'Kinley carried 21 States, securing 277 votes for the Electoral College. Mr. Bryan carried 18 States, obtaining 132 votes, The voting is still doubtful in the…

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The American Election and the Money Market

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 3

The result of the American election has given general satisfaction in monetary and commercial circles, since it is felt that it will tend to a more assured feeling in the United States, and thus give…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 4

On Thursday, in the Legislative Council, The Factories and Shops bill was read a third time, the amendments by the Assembly in the Electoral Act Amendment bill were agreed to, the…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 5

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday last. The Berrigan to Finley Railway Bill, the Tamworth Water Supply Works Bill,…

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A Member of Parliament. Geo. H. Bennett, M P., Tells you to use Warner's Safe Cure

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 6

One of Melbourne's foremost citizens and well-known business men, Geo. H. Bennett, M.P., in a latter October 5, 1896, says:— "A friend of mine advised me to try…

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The Presidential Election. London, Nov. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 3

In some States of the Union the majority of votes secured by Major M'Kinley for the Electoral College is disputed. In any case, however, it is considered that his return is safe…

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The Presidential Election. London, Nov. 2

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 15

Meetings in connection with the presidential election were held in all parts of the United States on Saturday. No fewer than seventeen thousand speakers addressed meetings in the Western…

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United States Presidency Election of Major M'Kinley

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 5

THE voting for the Electoral College in connection with the Presidential election has resulted in a great victory for Major M'Kinley…

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The Election and American Trade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 November 1896 · page 4

The mercantile and financial aspects of the Presidential election in the United States are the most important, says the commercial editor of the Argus on Nov. 6. That under all the circumstances…

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The Presidential Election. London, Nov. 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 November 1896 · page 3

The complete returns of the voting for the Electoral College show that Major M'Kinley secured a majority of 170 over Mr. Bryan. The vicrory of Major M'Kinley for the Presidency…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 November 1896 · page 3

As the Premier explained a few days ago, the Parliamentary business for the present week will be in the nature of a "general washing-up."…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1896 · page 6

We take from the Herald the following summary of Parliamentary work performed yesterday:-LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. In the Legislative Council last night the…

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