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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. The State Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 5

THE executive council of the and Settlers' Association met in the Queen Victoria Markets, Sydney, on Thursday, for the purpose of framing…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 3

The State Executive met to-day and prorogued Parliament from January the sixteenth to February the twenty-seventh. It is understood further prorogation will take place before tho latter date…

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Telegraphic News. SYDNEY, Tuesday. Parliament has been further prorogued till Feb. 27th

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

The jury returned an open verdict at the inquest on the body of a young married woman, Rebecca Berkeley, who died at the Prince Alfred…

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The Federal Elections Probably in April

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

ASKED on Saturday by a press representative as to the probable date of the elections for the Commonwealth Parliament, Sir William Lyne said…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 6

The following are the retiring aldermen and auditors in connection with the Municipal Elections, which are to take place next month:—Borough of Singleton: As aldermen—…

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The Coming Aldermanic Elections. Several New Candidates Spoken Of

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 3

THE local aldermanic elections are almost upon us. The public are inclined to take a more active interest in the coming contests than they have…

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News by the English Mail. Topics of the Week. Opening of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 5

The new Parliament commenced its labours this week, and last night witnessed the debates upon the address in both Houses. The leading points of those debates have already been cabled, and at present…

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Election of Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The following were elected for the ensuing year:—Pro. G.M., Bro. H. J. Clarke.,, D.G.M., Bro. Alex. Weidmann,…

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Municipal Elections

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 2

It is notified in our advertising columns that nominations to fill the ordinary vacancies in the local Municipal Council caused by the retirement by [?]uction of time of…

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The Federal Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 2

IT is announced that Mr. Barton, who is a candidate for our own Federal Electorate, The Hunter, will outline the policy of his Ministry…

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News by the English Mail Topics of the Week. Opening of Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 12

The new Parliament commenced its labours tins week, and last night witnessed the debates upon the address in both Houses. The leading points of those debates have already been cabled, and at present…

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Farmers ami State Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 5

At a special meeting of the executive council of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, held at Sydney on the 3rd instant, the following platform was approved for…

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The Irish Elections. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 4

At Dublin municipal elections, despite the virulent campaign of the National League, William O'Brien and several loyalists were re-elected,…

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The Federal Elections

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

MR. BARTON'S speech will virtually serve as the word "Go!" to the host of candidates who contemplate offering their services to the electors of the…

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The Coming Elections. the Reform Movement. What the Leading People Say. Can the Dry Bones be Brought to Life?

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

LET the ratepayers of Singleton and South Singleton bear in mind that next Monday, 28th inst, is the last day for receiving nominationS for the…

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Letter to the Editor. the Federal Parliament and the Electors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 6

SIR,—I was present at the political meeting on last Thursday night and had the pleasure of listening to the Federal Premier unfold the policy of tho Government. The…

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Commonwealth Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 2

A FEW days ago Mr Barton despatched to the Bight Hon. Sir Wilfred Laurier, Premier of the Canadian Dominion Parliament, the following…

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Position of the State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 7

The State Premier, Sir William Lyne, referring to the position of the Lieutenant Governor of New South Wales, the State Ministers, and…

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The Coming Elections Several Candidates Spoken Of. Alderman Wright Says He Will Retire. Alderman Munro is Not Yet Tired

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 4

SEVERAL now candidates are spoken of for the casuing municipal elections. The interest ivnthe matter, however, is not so intense as it should be. Why…

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