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Politics & elections, 1897

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Correct Federal Election Returns

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 10

The final official return of the Federal Election were made available on Tuesday, and show that the rough count, while it gave the position of the different candidates correctly, generally showed a…

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The Elections in Italy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 5

The Italian general elections have concluded, and the result is a great victory for the Government…

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The Italian Elections. [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 3

The general election in Italy has resulted in a great victory for the Government…

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The General Election in Italy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 March 1897 · page 5

The Ministry of the Marquis di Rudini, which secured a victory at the late general election in Italy, has received a vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies by a majority of 200 votes,…

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Opening of the Italian Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 5

The Italian Parliament was formally opened yesterday. In his speech King Humbert declared that the European situation was everywhere nor-mal, and would permit of decisions being given…

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Parliament to Sit Durning the Premier's Absence

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1897 · page 5

A. conference of Premiers at [?] to-day definitely determined that the Houses of Parlia-ment of the various colonies, including New South Wales, should sit during the Premiers' absence in…

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The Premier's Visit to England. Parliament to Sit

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 2

IT is practically decided that Parliament shall sit during Mr Reid's absence in England. The Premiers of the other colonies have impressed upon Mr…

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The Business of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 6

A meeting of the Cabinet was held yesterday. At it all the Ministers were present, excepting Mr. Brunker and Mr. Carruthers. Ministers had tea together, and afterwards sat in consultation until…

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Singleton Protectionist Candidates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 2

Singleton seems to be more favoured than most places with a pleateousness of would-be members of Parliament of the protectionist type. At the preset it…

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The Meeting of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 April 1897 · page 2

TO-MORROW, the Legislature will assemble for the session of the year in Circumstances of some novelty. The chief business to be transacted is consideration of that great work…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney, Tuesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 5

Parliament opened at noon. A largo crowd gathered in the vicinity of Parliament House long before the time for the opening ceremony, and the Legislative Council Chamber was crowded with…

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Opening of Parliament. The Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 April 1897 · page 2

THE Governor opened Parliament to-day, when there was a large attendance. The following is the text of the speech from the throne:—"Gentlemen,—Acting in harmony…

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Parliament Op New South Wales. Tuesday, April 27, Legislative Council, the Address-in-reply

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1897 · page 6

Mr. Pulsford moved the Address-in-Reply. Mr.W.Campbell seconded the Address. Mr. Daniel O'Connor rose and delivered as attack upon the Civil Service Board…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, April 28. Legislative Council. the Address-in-reply

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 6

Hon. members proceeded to Government House, where they presented the Address-in-Reply to his Excellency's speech delivered on the previous day. A suitable reply having been given members…

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Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 2

Parliament was opened on Tuesday last under the usual circumstances of pomp and glory. The Vice-Regal speech, us prepared by the Executive,…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Thursday, April 29. Legislative Assembly. Hours of Sitting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 2

Proceedings in the Assembly yesterday began with the presentation of a stock problem—how to economise Time. On the previous evening Mr. Reid had moved the ordinary motion that the House…

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Parliament of N.s. Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 5

IN the Legislative Council the Address-in- Reply was adopted, after a short discussion. In the Assembly Mr Dugald Thomson…

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Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 11

Parliament opened at noon on Tuesday. A crowd gathered in the vicinity of Parliament House long, before the time for the opening ceremony, and the Legislative. Council Chamber was crowded with…

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Maitland District Council. Annual Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1897 · page 2

A meeting of electors was held at noon to-day, at the Court House, East Maitland. for the purpose of electing two members of the Maitland District Council in the place of Messrs. C.R. Garnham and…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, May 4. Legislative Assembly. Opening Business

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 6

Mr. Reid laid the Convention Bill on the table. Mr. Cann gave notice of a motion which aims at establishing a Government factory for the manu-facture of boots and clothing for Government…

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