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Politics & elections, 1899

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This Week's Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 August 1899 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the debate on the Premier's resolution for the adoption of the Address to the Queen, praying for the Imperial sanction to the Federal…

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Greta Municipal Election

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 August 1899 · page 2

The result of the polling for the extraordinary vacancy in the Greta Municipal Council on Saturday resulted as follows:— Edward Dixon, 29 ; 11. Heber, 14 votes…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 August 1899 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. E.M.Clark wished ot know whether Mr. coghlan was to allowed to go to West Australia "to educate the people there upon the finances." The Premier assured the House that Mr. coghlan…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 August 1899 · page 4

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. Want made a long explanation of his retirement from the Ministry. He resigned because he was not in favour of the amended federal draft constitution, and he…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, A bill to amend the Art Union Act of 1850 was read the first time; and the Great Cobar Copper. Mine Railway Bill was read the second time and…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday and discussed at some length a measure for amendment of the Act for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The second reading was carried, and…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 4

In the legislative Council yesterday, debate was resumed upon tho address to the Queen praying for the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia. Mr. Want was. the first speaker, and…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Council yesterday proceeded with the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address to the Queen, praying for the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia…

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Mr. Barton's Opinion. Home Parliament Will Not Amend the Bill. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 3

The Federal leader, when spoken to on the subject, said he does not think there is much in the suggestion made by Mr. Hogan, M.P., that the Queen should undertake the task of fixing the site…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1899 · page 4

In the Assembly yesterday Mr. Reid was asked, in view of the fact that an English newspaper recently published a statement of an alarming nature regarding the Australian auxiliary squadron,…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday received and adopted the report on the Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill, partially considered a bill introduced by Mr. Dight to amend the Act for protecting…

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The Transvaal Trouble. Mr. Chamberlain's Speech Criticised. Burghers Preparing for War. Discussion in the Cape Parliament. Mr. Schreiner Says Three Will Be London, Ang. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 August 1899 · page 3

The Transvaal Government is awaiting the reply of Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, regarding its proposition to grant the franchise to Uitlanders after five years' residence…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 August 1899 · page 3

As soon as the President took the chair in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon the Minister of Justice, in view of the want of confidence motion in the Assembly, moved the adjournment until Wednesday next, which was agreed to…

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The Federal Tariff. Opinion of Mr Pulsford. Federal Parliament to Meet Next August

Singleton Argus · Thursday 31 August 1899 · page 3

ON the question of the coming Federal tariff, Mr E. Pulsford writes: —"In the interest of business generally, and of commerce…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, The debate on the motion of want-of-confidence was resumed by Mr, Feyan, who, up to a recent date), was an ardent Ministerial supporter. During the last federal campaign be took up a position…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday and dealt with no private members' business, for Mr. Lyne, Leader of the Opposition, as the result of a caucus of the Party, gave notice that next day he…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Reld, as soon as an opportunity presented Itself, endeavoured to make an statement to the House as a matter of privilege lie was blocked by an objection from the…

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In Parliament. The Scene During the Debate on the Motion of Censure. (By Observer.]

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 4

THE past week or two has afforded greater activity in and about Parliament, both day and night, with the exception of the opening ceremonies,…

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Election of Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 2

The election of office bearers resulted as follows:—Patrons: Messrs. R. G. D. Fitzgerald, E. Bowman, R. E, Grigson, R. T. Keys, J. C. White, G…

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