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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1900

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The Macleay Election. Opposition to Mr Clark, ex M.P. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 4

RUMOR has it that Mr W. M'Millan will contest the Hastings-Macleay seat, rendered vacant by Mr Barton's resignation. It is also stated that Mr…

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The Imperial Parliament. Debate on the Censure Motion. Declaration by Mr. Asquith. President Kruger Author of the War. Powerful Speech by Mr. Balfour. Victory for the Government. LONDON, Feb. 7

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 4

IN the House of Commons last night the debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne was resumed. On the motion for the…

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Borough of Singleton.—polling Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 February 1900 · page 6

The election of three representatives to fill the vacancies caused by the annual retirement of aldermen in the Borough Council took place on Saturday at the Council Chambers,…

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Late News by Cable. London, Feb. 11. Imperial Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 February 1900 · page 3

The Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne has been agreed to in the House of Commons. In reply to a question in the House of Commons…

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South Singleton Mayoral Election.—alderman Hinde Re-elected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 February 1900 · page 6

On Saturday night a special meeting of the South Singleton Municipal Council was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current year. Those present were:…

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. the Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 February 1900 · page 5

At noon on Saturday last the Returning Officer (Mr. E. Bowman) attended at the Council Chambers, and in the presence of about thirty residents made the official…

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West Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 February 1900 · page 2

A special meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, this afternoon, to elect the Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. Present—The Mayor…

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Singleton Municipal Election. the Poll Officially Declared

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 5

At noon to-day (Monday), at the Council Chambers, the Returning-Officer (Alderman Munro) declared Messrs. William John Cragg, Henry McFadden, jun., and William Joseph…

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West Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 4

A special meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall yesterday afternoon, the object being to elect a Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. Present:…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 2

The local municipal election took place on Friday last. There were three vacancies to be filled and four candidates contested the seats. A…

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The Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 4

Voting for the three vacant seats in the local Borough Council took place on Saturday. Unexpected interest was evinced in the contest and a fairly…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman Hinde Re-elected at Serai Singleton

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 2

ON Saturday night a special meeting of the South Singleton Council was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year, when the…

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Our Letter Box. [The Editor will at all times be glad to receive communications upon subjects of local or general interest; but it must be distinctly understood that we do not ideniify' ourselves with the opinions of correspondents.] the Late Municipal Election. To the Editor of the Chronicle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

SIR,—Householders' should take warning and not be caught napping, but make due preparation so as to have their names inscribed on the next year's…

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The Municipal Election. Official Declaration

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

THE official declaration of the result of the municipal election of, Friday last took place in the Council Chambers on Saturday at [?]2 o'clock. There was…

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Scone. Mayoral Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 5

The Council met on Wednesday evening last the chief business being the election of Mayor. All the alderman were present save Alderman Hopper who was out of town. The retiring Mayor…

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Imperial Parliament. Proposed Military Scheme. Our Home Defences. Regulars and Auxillaries. 600,000 Trained Men

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 3

THE proposed military scheme was last night explained in the House of Lords by Lord Lansdowne, Secretary. for War, and in the Commons, by Mr…

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Late News by Cable. London, Wednesday. a Bye Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 3

Mr. Mather, Liberal, has been elected for Rossendale division by a majority of 1372, replacing Mr. Maden, resigned…

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East Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 6

A special meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council, convened for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year, was held in the Council Chamber, Mechanics'…

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Local News. Election of Mayer

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 2

The election of Mayor takes place at the Singleton Municipal Council Chambers this evening. It is generally understood that thore will be no opposition to Alderman…

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Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 4

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Chambers, School of Arts, on Wednesday night, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There were present—The retiring…

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