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Politics & elections, 1899

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The Work of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 October 1899 · page 2

Last evening the Assembly met to hear a Ministerial declaration from Mr. Lyne. The speech of the Prime Minister contained no statement which was not a repetition of…

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Late News by Cable. Opening of the Imperial Parliament London, Oct. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 October 1899 · page 3

The special session of the Imperial Parliament was opened to-day. The Speech from the Throne, which was extremely brief, stated that it was necessary to provide for expenditure by reason of…

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Sporting of Parliament. Statements by the Premier. Mr Reid Attacks the Government

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 October 1899 · page 2

THE present session of Parliament was resumed on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Lyne said the events of the last four or five weeks must be in the…

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THE N. S. Wales Contingent. The Matter before Parliament. Approved by on Over[?]ing Majority. Mr. Norton Named during the Debate

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 October 1899 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr Lyne moved [?]…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, the Vice-Preaident of the Executive council moved the resolution of which he had given notice in favour of sending a contingent of New South Wales troops…

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The Imperial Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 3

The House of Commons by 279 to 48 decided to restrict the autumn sitting of the Imperial Parliament to the consideration of Government bills…

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The Swiss Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 1

A Parliament at which the discussions are carried on in three different languages is unique. The country where this singular fact occurs is Switzerland. But few, I believe, hare ever…

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The Work for Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 4

THE legislative programme of the Government is rather airily declared to be not extensive, the desire of Ministers being to rise by Christmas. The chief concern of…

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Opening of the British Parliament Oct. 18

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 2

The special session of the Imperial Parliament was opened yesterday. The Speech from the Throne, which was extremely brief, stated that it was necessary to provide, for expenditure by reason of…

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Late News by Cable. London, Oct. 20. the Imperial Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night the Hon. P. J. Stanhope (Liberal), M.P. for Burnley, moved an amendment to the Address in Reply, condemning the method of the negotiations that had been…

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Imperial Parliament. Reference Made to the Transvaal Crisis. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 3

THE special session of the Imperial Parliament was opened yesterday The British Government is asking for a vote of £10,000,000 on account of…

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The Federal Elections

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 2

MR. LYNE has announced that he will take an early opportunity to bring in a Bill to empower the division of the colony into electorates…

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Late News by Cable. London, Oct. 21. the Imperial Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1899 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night the resolution sanctioning the calling out of the reserve was adopted. Mr. G. Wyndham, Under-Secretary of State for…

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The Imperial Parliament. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 October 1899 · page 2

IN the House or Common last night the resolution sanctioning last night out of the reserves was adopted. Mr G. Wh[?]dham, Under-Secretary of…

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Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 October 1899 · page 2

The result of the Transvaal debate was a foregone conclusion. When the Opposition announced their intention of supporting the Ministry the debate…

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The Boorowa Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 October 1899 · page 3

A petition to be presented to Parliament on behalf of Colonel Waddell against the election of Mr. Neilson for Boorows is, baaed on the ground that Mr. Neilson is not qualified to sit…

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Proceedings in Parliament. (Herald.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 October 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday Mr. Mackay moved the second reading of the Navigation Amendment Bill, which he explained contemplated the abolition of the Ma[?]ine Board, and the appointment…

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Scene in Parliament. House Interrupted by a Female [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 October 1899 · page 3

IN the Assembly to-day a sensation was caused by a lady in the gallery who would insist on addressing the Speaker. The Latter immediately…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 4

The Legislative Council last night, after debate passed the Temporary Supply Bill through all its stages. Second reading of the Coalmines Act Amending Bill was negatived on the voices…

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The Imperial Parliament. London. Oct. 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 10

In the House of Commons last night the Hon. P. J. Stanhope (Liberal), M.P. for Burnley, moved an amendment to the Address in Reply, condemning the method of the negotiations that had been…

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