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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 December 1902 · page 3

In the Legislative Council. yesterday, The Statute of Limitations and the Jury Act Amendment Bill were taken through the final stages. The Assembly's amendments in the Trusteos Bill…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 December 1902 · page 4

In the Legislature Council. yesterday. In moving the second reading of the Infants' Protection Bill, Dr. Mackellar said that the measure was one which bud been framed to protect the lives…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1902 · page 3
Also in The Maitland Weekly Mercury

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Crick said there were 60,538 acres in the old Berrigan Estate, and £3 10s per aero was paid for it…

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The Balmain South Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 December 1902 · page 2

THE expected has happened. Mr. Law, who resigned his seat in the Assembly for Balmain South, that he might give his constituents an opportunity of approving his conduct in…

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Letters to the Editor. the Balmain South Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 December 1902 · page 4

SIR,—I am greatly pleased that you published my letter on the Balmain election. In time to come, whenever I give your readers a tip on any subject, they can rely on it coming…

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The Balmain Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 December 1902 · page 2

There were great rejoicings in the city on Saturday night over the re-election of Law for Balmain…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1902 · page 2

Yesterday, in the Legislative Assembly, The premier said the Government were considering the question of proclaiming the 27th instant a public holiday. He was of opinion that the holiday…

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The Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1902 · page 3

The Assembly rose shortly before four o'clock this morning. It is generally agreed that some of the proceedings were a, disgraces to responsible Government, Ministers coming in for unmeasared…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1902 · page 2

In Legislative council, yesterday, The Gold and Mineral Dredging (Amendment) Bill and the Registration of Firms Bill were read a third time, and passed…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 December 1902 · page 2

On Thursday, in the Legislative council, The third reading of the pastures Bill was agreed to. The Infant protection Bill was read a second time…

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The Balmain Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 December 1902 · page 2

No political event which has occurred of late has given such general satisfaction as the return of Mr. Law for Balmain. Not that Mr. Law in himself is much to boast…

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Polling Booth

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 4

The Principal under-Secretary has informed the South Singleton Council that he has referred the application for the establishment of a polling place at South…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 4
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday, Mr. Crick said there were 60,538 acres in the old Berrigan Estate, and £3 103 per acre was paid for it. The charge under the Land and Income Tax was £2…

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The Rising Op Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 3

It is understood that Parliament will bo prorogued on Thursday, and is not likely to meet again till May…

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The Balmain South Election

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Weekly Mercury

The campain in connection with the Balmain South seat in the State Parliament rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. S. J. Law, who appealed to the electors to…

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The Balmain Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 11

The Balmain South election on Saturday resulted in the return of Mr. Law by a majority of 376 votes, he having polled 1382 votes, against 100G recorded for his opponent, Mr. Beyers (the selected labour…

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Prorogation of Parliament. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

It is expected that the work of the Parliament will be concluded next Wednesday, and that the prorogation wiil take place on Thursday…

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