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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1900

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1900 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, a measure was read by the Speaker from the Lieutenant-Governor, stating that he was directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to convey the…

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—THE—Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence Sole dread offolly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee! but with honest zeal To rouse the henchman of the public weal. Wednesday, Nov. i4, 1900. Our Sydney Letter. [From Our Correspondent]. The Ashfield Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 November 1900 · page 2

The return of Mr. Winchcombe, the Opposition candidate, for Ashfield, by a majority of over 300 was a torrible "boil over" for the…

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Yesterday's Parliament. [by telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 November 1900 · page 2

IN the Assembly to-day the Premier said he fully intended to go on with both the Closer Settlement Bill and the Mines Inspection Bill. The…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 November 1900 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, yesterday, the third reading of the following bills was agreed to:—Commonwealth Arrangements, Stamp Duties Amendment, Customs (Sugar…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 November 1900 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday, The only Government order of the day was the [?] reading of the Defamation Bill, which was returned to the Assembly…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Ashfield Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 November 1900 · page 2

It will probably be found that the Ashfield election marks a turning point in the history of public opinion in New South Wales. When the Hon…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1900 · page 2

Yesterday's sittings of the Legislative Assembly commenced with a thin House and empty galleries. The announcement that it was the intention of the Government that it was the intention of the Government to…

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The Federal Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 17 November 1900 · page 2

DURING the week a 'requisition to Mr.,E. Barton to become a candidate for the representation of the Hunter in the Federal Parliament has been open…

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Hunter Federal Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 November 1900 · page 4

We have been informed that requisitions have been circulated for signature throughout the Hunter Federal Electorate asking Mr E. Barton to offer himself as a…

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Proceedings in Parliament. To-day's Business. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1900 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day the Premier said be thought the holidays in connection with the Commonwealth calibrations will be Tuesday, January 1st, and, perhaps, the two following days…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1900 · page 4

Yesterday in the Assembly the matter of the Steel rails was again brought up without any definite result. It would appear from this that some members attach importance to the nature of…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 November 1900 · page 2

There was a marked absence, at any rate on the part of the opponents of the Industrial Arbitration Bill, of any desire to debate the measure last night in the Legislative Council,…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 November 1900 · page 2

As Mr. Brown moved the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading of the Industrial Arbitration Bill in he Legislative Council, it was expected that he would resume the…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly, with a big programme of business before it, commenced work at half-past 10 yesterday morning. A Government assurance was obtained by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick that the…

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Our Moribund Parliament. The End of the Session

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 2

"I HOPE to be able to close the session at the end of next week,"the Premier remarked on Wednesday. "I think I zshall ask for extra time…

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Proceedings in Parliament. To-day's Business. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 November 1900 · page 3

In the Assembly this morning the Premier said he intended to push on with Federal Electorates Bill without delay. He added that if the Woman's Franchise Bill became law it would necessitate an…

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Yesterdays Parliament. (By Telegraph) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 November 1900 · page 2

IN the Assembly to-day attention was called to the, bad accommodation in some of the country schools during the hot weather. It was suggested that…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1900 · page 2

Sir William Lyne intimated yesterday in the Assembly that recent development might necessitate a session early next year. "The indications are," he said, "that this…

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The Federal Election Issue

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1900 · page 2

ALTHOUGH it may be necessary, in view of the publication of the Labour party's programme for the Federal Election campaign, to warn the electors against candidates who avow a…

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Bishop Green at Armidale. Eleven Candidates Ordained. Armidale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1900 · page 3

At St. Peter's Cathedral on sunday no less man eleven candidates for the ministry were ordained, which , by the way, is the largest number of candidates for different orders presented in Australia…

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