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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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Our Sydney Letter. PARLIAMENT

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 2

IN the State Assembly just now is to be noted a strong tendency to protest against "writualistic" practices. Every, member goes in fear…

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Federal Parliament the Senate. In the Senate yesterday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 4

Senator Pulsford resumed the debate, on the motion of Mr. O'Keeffe (Tas.), in favour of sharing revenue and expenditure on the basis of population, and of the termination…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 8

In the Assembly on Tuesday, The- Speaker announced the return of the writ for the Cootamundra election. Mr. Holman, upon entering the Chamber, was cheered by the Opposition, and was sworn…

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Federal Parliament the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 7

In the Senate, yesterday. The dehate on the second reading of the Australian Industries Preservation Bill was resumed. Senator M'Gregor (S.A.) asked whether anyone…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, The bill authorising a grant of £50,000 in aid of municipalities was passed through all its stages…

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The Land Scandals. a Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Mr MacDonell asked the Attorney-General:—1. Is he aware that an officer of his department has…

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Federal Parliament. In the House on Tuesday

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 5

Mr. Harper (Vic.) resumed the debate on the budget proposals in committee of supply. He, observed that the financial problems of the Commonwealth were of surpassing importance, and…

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Honor of Parliament. Mr. Fleming's Charge. An Attempted Explanation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 2

Shortly before the Legislative Assembly adjourned, a little after 1 o'clock on Thursday morning, Mr. Fleming, who some time ago publicly…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 5

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Hogue, Chief Secretary, stated, in answer to Mr. Jones, that the cost of the recent Surry Hills election was £158 3s. The…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Deakin, Prime Minister, intimated that the new Act in reference to Papua would come into operation on September 1, and…

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Allegation Against a Member Of Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Mr Fleming made a personal explanation respecting a statement he bad made, that a…

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Federal Parliament the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, The Minister of Defence informed Senator M'Farlane (Tas.), that the regulations under the Commerce Act submitted to the House…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 4

Tn the Council, yesterday. The Balmain Lighting Bill was read a first time. Leave of absence for the remainder of the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The Dower Abolition Bill was rend a third time. Tho Railway Commissioners Bill was read a first time…

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Federal Parliament the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, The Minister of Defence informed Senator, M'Farlane (Tas.) that the Minister of Customs had made no promise that any…

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Allegations Against a Member of Parliament

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last week, Mr. Fleming made a personal explanation respecting a statement he had made, that a constituent of…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday, A bill for the regulation aud suppression of gambling and wagering, to restrict the holding of race meetings, and for the licensing of…

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Federal Parliament the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Keating, HOnorary Minister, in produced a bill to alter the provisions of the constitution relating to the election of…

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Federal Parliament. In the House on

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 5

The Minister of Customs brought down the resolutions in regard to the alteration in tho tariff. In regard to spirit duties, the resolutions provided for a duty of 15s per…

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The State Parliament. Wednesday. In the Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 6

The second reading of the Lotteries Bill was carried by 20 votes to 6. This measure provides that all lotteries conducted within the State shall be…

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