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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

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Commonwealth Parliament. Senate's Late Sitting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 5

In the Senate, at a quarter to midnight on Tuesday, clauses up to clause 10 of the Commerce Bill had been agreed to, and debate took place on whether orogress should…

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Federal Parliament. Tuesday, Nov. 14. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 3

The Minister of Defence, replying to a question which stood in the name of Senator Smith (W.A.), said the Government had not received a communication from the Secretary…

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N. S. Wales Parliament. Tuesday, Nov. 14. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 7

The New Medical Estate and Coal Company, Limited, Transfer Bill was read a third time. Dr. Mackellar presented a petition from…

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Traffic in Sweep Tickets Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 November 1905 · page 2

On Tuesday night, in the Legislatire Assembly, Mr Briner gave notice of his intention to ask the State Premier the following questions:—Has his…

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Federal Parliament. Wednesday, Nov. 15. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1905 · page 3

Senator Walker moved the adjournment of the House, for the purpose of drawing attention to the action of the Government in pushing the Commerce Bill through…

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N.s. Wales Parliament. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1905 · page 3

Mr. Brunker, Honorary Minister, moved the second reading of the Coal Mines Regulation (Amending) Bill. He said the object of the bill was simply to provide that…

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Conservative Party. Prime Minister's Speech. Paring for the Elections. London, Nov. 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1905 · page 3

A. d. Balfour, the Prime Minister, used a great, meeting last night at [?]on-Tyne, following upon the [?] of the National Union of…

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Federal Parliament. Thursday, November 16. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1905 · page 2

The debate on the motion in favour of the nationalisation of the sugar industry was resumed. Senate De Largie supported the motion…

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N. S. Wales Parliament. Thursday, Nov. 15. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1905 · page 3

Dr. Cullen and Mr. Robson presented petitions from various bodies praying that certain amendments be made in the Liquor Bill…

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 8

In the Senate on Tuesday, The Commerce Bill was further considered in committee. Clause 5 was considered. It authorises officers to inspect and examine all…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 5

In the Council on Tuesday, The New Medlicod Estate and Coal Company, limited. Transfer Bill was read a third time…

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Federal Parliament. Friday, Nov. 17. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 7

The debate on the first reading of the Appropriation Bill was resumed. Senator O'Keefe (Tas,) advocated legislation to deal with a foreign trust, which…

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Looking Back. Reminiscences of Singleton and District. No. 7. an Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 3

The nomination of a Candida to represent the electorate of Patrick's Plains in Parliament took place on Wednesday, December 7th, 1864, at the…

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Federal Parliament. Saturday, Nov. 20. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 November 1905 · page 5

The debate on the Closure resolutions was continued in the House of Representatives on Saturday. A motion for the adjournment of the debate,…

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Federal Parliament. Monday, Nov. 20. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1905 · page 3

The House of Representatives resumed the debate on the closure motion at half-pat 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Watson asked if arrangements could…

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The Federal Parliament The Closure Motion. [By Telegraph.]

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 November 1905 · page 2

The Federal Opposition is mam[?] ing the "stonewall" against the"[?]' proposals of the Government. Mr Reid spoke in the House on…

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Federal Parliament. Tuesday, Nov. 21 House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1905 · page 6

Mr. Glynn (S.A.) put a long question to the Prime Minister with a view to ascertain whether it is intended to withdraw the present Trade Murks Bill, and introduce…

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N.s. Wales Parliament. Tuesday, Nov. 21. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1905 · page 3

The President announced that Mr. Pilcher had been grated leave of absence for the remainder of session. The Newcastle Friendly Societies and Trades…

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Federal Parliament. Wednesday, November 22. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 November 1905 · page 3

This amendments in the Incorporation Bill were read a third time. The debate on the second reading of the Appropriation Bill was resumed…

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N. S. Wales Parliament. Tuesday Nov. 22. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 November 1905 · page 3

This Explosives Bill was read a first time The House went into Committee to consider an amendment in the Coalmines Regulation (Amendment) Bill, which was disagreed…

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