The Royal Visit. Opening the Commonwealth Parliament. a Brilliant Spectacle. Melbourne
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 3
The first Australian [?] Building by was opened to-day at the Exhibition [?] His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York in the presence of a large and brilliant…
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Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2
There are now two candidates in the field for the Singletou electorate, and others are spoken of. Tamworth has four aspirants for political honors."…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2
THE Commonwealth Parliament was launched on its way yesterday by the message from the, King. We trust that his Majesty's hope may be realised, that "the wisdom and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Opening of the Federal Parliament. a Brilliant Spectacle
The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2
THE first Australian Commonwealth Parliament was opened yesterday at the Exhibition Building by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3
The members of the Commonwealth Parliament held a short sittings to-day for the purpose of hearing the Governor-General's speech, which was delivered at noon as follows:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Coming Election. Address by the Hon. R. G. D. FITZ-GERALD
The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2
ON Saturday last, the Hon. R. G. D. Fitz-Gerald, Minister for Justice, delivered an address at the School of Arts. For an afternoon meeting, there…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 3
Also in The Maitland Weekly Mercury
The newspapers contain columns of cablegrams describing the opening of the Federal Parliament of Australia. All the newspapers comment on the occasion in a tone of proud affection, and echo the…
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The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2
The first Australian Commonwealth Parliament was opened on Thursday at the Exhibition Building by His Royal Highness the Duke of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth Parliament. the Governor-general's Speech
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 6
The members of the Commonwealth Parliament held a short sitting yesterday for tho purpose of hearing the Governor-General's speech, which was delivered at noon as follows, and which we repeat…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Commonwealth Parliament the Opening Ceremony. Magnificence and Splendour
Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2
The Commonwealth Parliament was opened in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on Thursday. The large building—the largest in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Opening the Commonwealth Parliament. a Brilliant Spectacle. Melbourne
The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 4
The first Australian Commonwealth Parliament was opened to-day at the Exhibition Building by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York in the presence of a large and brilliant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Senate. Election of President
Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2
The Senate having formally met at Parliament House, at 1 o'clock, adjourned until 2, when the members proceeded to elect a President, Mr…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 May 1901 · page 2
MR. BRUCE SMITH took occasion to express disapproval of the action of Sir John Quick, who had issued a circular to members of the Federal House of Representatives, asking…
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The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 3
THE Senate of the Commonwealth Parliament met at two o'clock on Thursday to elect a President, which was done by ballot. Sir William…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The State Parliament. They Will Not Meet. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 3
AT present the State Parliament is prorogued until to-morrow, but at a meeting of the Executive Council to be held a further proragation will be…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2
The ceremony on Thursday last at Melbourne was of a semisacred character, and wan highly impressive. "God Save the King" was sung with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Letter to the Editor. State Elections and the Drink Traffic
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 2
SIR,—Permit me very earnestly to ask special attention to the State elections, in the hope that every sympathiser with temperance may be induced to be now zealously on the warpath. This is the…
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Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 2
A letter ha been received by a prominent Singleton freetrader in reply to a communication from him to Dr. Walker, of Greta. The doctor was asked whether…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Singleton Letter. the State Elections
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1901 · page 4
At a meeting of freetraders held at the Oddfellows Hall last night there was a good attendance and Mr. W. Burnett occupied the chair. It was decided to form a branch of the New South Wales…
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