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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

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Our Sydney Letter. [From Our Correspondent.] Sydent, Wednesday. The By-Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 6

The Ashfield election has not yet been decided, but the telegraph will have given you the particulars before this appears in print. Although the…

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The Singleton Argus Saturday. August 13Th, 1905 the Ashfield Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 4

The triumphant return of Mr Robson, the Reform candidate, for the electorate of Ashfield, by the substantial majority of 1416 votes over Mr…

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A Trial Parliament. London Saturday Afternoon

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 3

To-day will be a holiday throughout Russia to celebrate the nkase establishing the National Duma, or State Convention…

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Our Sydney Letter. Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

There is a flavour of insincerity about the proceedings of the State Parliament at the present juncture. A few members affect to be interested in Sir. Wade's projects for…

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N. S. Wales Parliament. Tuesday, Aug. 22. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 6

The Attorney-General stated, in answer to Mr. Henley, that he was not aware that J. B. Stephens was being illegally restrained by the police. A misapprehension appeared to exist in regard to…

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The Ashfield Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

The Ashfield election was instructive in many ways. It showed, in the first place, that although, in the past, the electorate had returned a Labour member, it takes no…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 August 1905 · page 2

Mr Wade, the Attorney-General, stated, in answer to Mr Henley, that he was not aware that J. B. Stephens was being illegally restrained by the police. A…

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Federal Parliament. Wednesday, August 23. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 August 1905 · page 3

The debate on the second reading of the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Survey Bill was resumed. After consideration debate, Senator Neild moved…

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N. S. Wales Parliament. Wednesday, Aug. 23. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 August 1905 · page 3

The Crimes Act (Amendment) Bill and the Tamworth Show Ground Bill were read a first time. The Statistical Maps Bill was read a third time…

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Federal Parliament. Thursday, August 24. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 2

The Parliamentary Evidence Bill was considered in committee. Objection was raised to incorporation in the bill the amendments recommended by the Standing Orders Committee. After a good…

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N. S. Wales Parliament. Thursday, Aug. 24. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 3

The Government Motor Omnibus Bill was read a third time, and passed. Mr. Hughes, the Vice-President, moved that so much of the standing orders be suspended as…

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Russia's Constitution. Limited Franchise. Election Campaign Prohibited. London, Aug. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 3

Under the provisions for the election of a National Duma for Russia there will be 5000 individuals in St. Petersburg with the rental qualification to vote for members of…

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 4

In the House on Tuesday, Sir George Turner (Vic.) moved the adjournment of the debate until next day, which was agreed to. The debate on the second rending of the Iron…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Briner, as a matter of Privilege, drew the attention of the House to an article under the heading of "Polities," which had appeared in the…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 6

The Attorney-General moved the third reading of the District Court Amendment Bill. Mr Daley moved the recommittal of…

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The Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 6

Sir John Forrest, the Treasurer, brought forward in committee a Temporary Supply Bill for £363,283. He said there was nothing of an unusual…

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Federal Parliament. the Budget Speech

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 11

The House of Representatives after the transaction of formal business on Tuesday, resolved itself into Committee of Supply. Sir John Forrest, the Treasurer, rose to make his…

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Federal Parliament. Friday, Aug. 25. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 5

The life assurance Bill was read a third time, and passed. Senator Keating said in accordance with his promise he would move that the House adjourn…

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Memorable Scenes in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 August 1905 · page 8

In his volume, "Later Poops at Parliament," Mr. H. W. Lucy gives a graphic picture of a famous night in the life of Parnell. He writes : None present in the House of Commons on a…

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The Federal Parliament. Action of Attorney-General. Speech by Mr Liddell

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 29 August 1905 · page 4

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the action of Mr Isaacs, the Federal Attorney-General, in legally advising the South Australian…

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