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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1891

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Wellington Election. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 May 1891 · page 2

The nomination of candidates for the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. David Fergusson member for Wellington, has been fixed for the…

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Captain Verney Expelled From Parliament. London

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 May 1891 · page 4

Captain Verney has been expelled from the British Commons amid profound silence…

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The Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 20 May 1891 · page 2

Parliament was opened to-day with the usual formalities. Immense crowds of the labouring classes assembled in Macquarie-street, and a…

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Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 20 May 1891 · page 2

Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council and Gentlemen of the Legislative Assembly,--I have called you together at the period which has…

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The Opening of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 4

A very large crowd assembled in Macquarie-street on Tuesday at the opening of Parliament. The people were not enthusiastic; on the contrary…

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Election News. SYDNEY

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 June 1891 · page 3

Sir Henry Parkes opened the electioneering campaign yesterday, addressing his constituents at Newport in the afternoon, and Manly in the…

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The Macleay Election. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 4

SIR,--The issue before the electors of the Macleay, in the coming election, is so clearly defined, as to be discerned at a glance. The views of the competing candidates coincide…

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The Election Contest

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 4

Since our last issue it will be observed that Mr. J. McLaughlin is announced to hold meetings at various points. Mr. Hogan has been…

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Election News. SYDNEY, Friday evening

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 June 1891 · page 1

The Protectionist League of New England have elected Messrs. Cope land, Proctor and Wilson as candidates…

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Election Results

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 June 1891 · page 2

ONE of the most striking features in connection with the elections, up to the present moment, has been the vindication of the Government party…

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The Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 June 1891 · page 2

The election for Mudgee returns Messrs. John Haynes, Wall and Jones. This morning's Telegraph says that there are now elected 38 Ministerialists,…

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The New Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 June 1891 · page 4

Now that we are advancing well into the results, of the elections speculation will be busy as to the fate of the new Parliament. Never before has a…

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South Australian Parliament. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 June 1891 · page 4

The Government of South Australia will to-day submit a series of motions on the Federation Draft Bill…

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The Election Analysed

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 June 1891 · page 4

THE results in the recent election are not without interest when viewed by way of comparison with the election of 1889. In the latter contest Messrs…

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Election Results. Wednesday. Before Messrs. C. Sutherland and H. W. T. Lee, J's.P

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 June 1891 · page 6

William Richardson was admonished and discharged for riotous behaviour. John Ryan was fined 10s or 48 hours for drunkenness…

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The Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 June 1891 · page 2

The elections yesterday resulted as follows:--Balranald : J. Newton and A. Lakeman. Molong: Ross. Murrumbidgee: Gormley, Rae and Dibbs…

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The Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 July 1891 · page 5

Mr. Dan O'Connor attributes his defeat at Monaro to bad weather, which impeded his canvass. Nothing has yet been decided regarding the…

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Mr. Dibbs and the New Parliament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1891 · page 2

PARLIAMENTARY history, the world over, shows no crisis like that which is now taking place in New South Wales and even in Australia generally. And…

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Doings in Parliament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 July 1891 · page 2

ON the motion for adjournment, Mr. Want was addressing the Assembly on Tuesday in favor of adjourning until to-day, and in the course of his speech he said…

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South Australian Parliament Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 July 1891 · page 3

The South Australian surplus is expected to exceed £150,000. £120,000 will be devoted to reducing the deficit of £750,000…

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