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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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Late News by Cable. London, April 12. Elections in Spain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 5

The elections to fill one half of the seats in the Spanish Senate have resulted in a majority of over 100 for the Ministry…

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Singleton Sheep Board. Election of a Stock Inspector

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1898 · page 3

YESTERDAY morning a meeting of the Sheep Board was held, the following members being, present:—Messrs R. T. Blaxland (Chairman), G. L. Leth…

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New Polling Place

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

APPLE Tree Flat has been gazetted a polling place in the Robertson Elec torate…

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The Right Hon. George Thorn Ex-Premier AND Veteran Parliamentarian Emphatically Recommends the Use of Warner's SAFE Cure. Parliament House, B[?]isbane, Nov. 26, 1897

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

"It gives me great pleasure in renewing my testimonial respecting the efficacy of Warner's Safe Cure. Since I Rave you the last testimonial I have recommended the…

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Political Possibilities. the Prorogation of Parliament. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1898 · page 5

A meeting of the Cabinet will be held to-morrow when it is probable several important questions will be dealt with. The period of the meeting of Parliament. will be considered, and it is…

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Cabinet Meeting. Prorogation of Parliament. Federal Finances. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1898 · page 5

A long meeting of the Cabinet was held to-day, at which several matters of importance were considered. In regard to the meeting of Parliament it was decided that both Houses should again stand…

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Prorogation of Parliament Federal Finance Board of Inquiry (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 April 1898 · page 2

At the Cabinet meeting tomorrow one of the chief questions is the consideration of the meeting of Parliament. It is understood it will be…

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Federal Referendum. The Polling Regulations

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 3

The regulations in connection with the submisson of the convection Bill to the electors on June 3, state that the poll will be taken from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Voters…

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Federal Polling Hours Cannot Be Altered. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 3

In connection with a request that the hours for federal polling should be from eight in the morning till six in the evening, it is pointed out that the Parliamentary Elections Act, which governs the…

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District Council Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 3

At no time in much interest taken in the election of councillors to the Maitland District Council, and the heavy weather of last night and to-day damped the ardour of the most enthusiastic. Outside the…

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Polling Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

The Premier states that polling on referendum day will not be extended to six p.m. as had been suggested…

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Meeting of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 4

THE date on which Parliament will be convened for the despatch of business has not been finally determined by the Cabinet, but it will probably be June…

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Late News by Cable. London, May 9. the French Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 May 1898 · page 5

The returns to hand in connection with the elections in France show that the following candidates have been returned :—M. Muline (the Premier). M. Henri Brisson, President of the…

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The French Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 5

The Cabinet of M. Meline, the French Premier, has obtained a majority at the elections…

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Parliamentary Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1898 · page 3

Lord Newark has been elected for Newark in the House of Commons unopposed. Mr. Henderson (Unionist) has been elected for West Staffordshire by a majority of 776, replacing…

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Recent Deaths of Members of Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 4

Hats the Sydney correspondent of the " Tamworth News" :—Death has been of late among politicians. First we had the sudden demises of Mr. Charles…

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Election Op Senators in the United States

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 3

The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution in favour of the election o senators by the popular vote…

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The Narrabri Bye-election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 5

THE nominations for the Parliamentary bye-election at Narrabri are G. S. E. Dale, R. D. Barton, G. Williams, T. H. B. M Gee, H. Ross. Mr…

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Parliamentary Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 May 1898 · page 5

An election has taken place for the seat for South Norfolk in the House of Commons rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr. Francis Taylor (Unionist.) Mr. Soames, a Liberal, was elected by a majority of…

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Polling Booths

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 May 1898 · page 2

Returning officers in country districts have received instructions from the Government, that wherever practicable to utilize the public school buildings for…

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