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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1895

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The English Elections

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 24 July 1895 · page 5

The English elections are proceeding: 454 seats have been filled, thus--Conservatives 273, Unionists 45, Liberals 86, Nationalists 50…

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The Polling

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1895 · page 5

The polling all round showed a great falling off on last year's figures. The causes which contributed to this fact were several, but chiefly that…

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The Tumut Election

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1895 · page 2

The returning officer at Tumut on Saturday gave his casting vote to settle the tie between Messrs. Travers Jones and Channon, casting in favor…

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The British Elections

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1895 · page 2

Altogether 646 members have been elected to the British House of Commons--336 Conservatives, 70 Liberal Unionists, 163 Liberals and 77…

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The Elections

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1895 · page 5

THE general election on Wednesday last resulted in an emphatic victory for Government by the People, Mr. Reid being re-elected to power with…

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Snowstorms and the Elections

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 7 August 1895 · page 2

IN the New England district the elections were carried out in the face of severe snowstorms. The Walcha…

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Re-opening of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 14 August 1895 · page 4

Parliament was opened to-day by Commission, the formal ceremony being deferred till to-morrow. Sir Joseph P. Abbott was re-elected…

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Opening of Parliament. the Lieutenant-governor's Speech. Sydney. Wednesday. 4.30 p.m

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 August 1895 · page 5

The following is the speech of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, which was delivered in Parliament to-day. I deeply regret the differences of opinion…

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Parliament and Politics. [By Our Special Member.]

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 21 August 1895 · page 5

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH.--Of course, Mr. Editor, you know I was re-elected to the House on July 24th. Ach! but I had a hard fight to win my seat. The other…

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Parliament and Politics. [By Our Special Member.]

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1895 · page 5

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH.--Before we settled down to work to-day, a deputation from the House waited on the Acting-Governor with the address in reply and…

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Parliament and Politics. [By Our Special Member.]

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 September 1895 · page 5

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH.--Until tea-time was occupied with formal matters and private members' business. Replying to questions, the Government stated that the…

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Parliament and Politics

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1895 · page 7

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD.--Mr. Brunker, in answer to questions, said liberal provisions for amending the electoral law were now under, consideration and the…

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Essence of Parliament. Tuesday, September 10Th

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 18 September 1895 · page 6

Mr. McMillan took the oath and his seat and was warmly welcomed by the independent section of freetraders. Mr. Frank Clarke presented the petition…

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Essence of Parliament. Tuesday, September 17Th

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 25 September 1895 · page 6

The report of the Elections and Qualifications Committee respecting the Botany election was brought up. The committee declared Mr. Dacey duly elected, but…

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The Rylstone Election

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 25 September 1895 · page 4

Following up the recommendations contained in the Elections and Qualifications Committee's report on the late Rylstone election, the…

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Essence of Parliament. Tuesday, September 24Th

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 2 October 1895 · page 3

The first business of importance in the Legislative Assembly was the presentation of a petition from George Dean by Mr. A. Chapman, member for Braidwood. The…

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Essence of Parliament. Tuesday, October 1St

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 9 October 1895 · page 6

All the galleries were full and the floor of the House was crowded by those anxious, to hear Mr. Meagher's reply to the statement made by Sir Julian Salomons…

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Essence of Parliament. Tuesday, October 8Th

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 16 October 1895 · page 6

The Assembly was crowded at the hour for opening in the expectation of hearing Mr. Crick on the action of the authorities in ordering the arrest of Mr. Meagher…

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Phillip Division Election

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 16 October 1895 · page 4

The official nomination for the seat rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Meagher took place to-day. Dr. Hodgson, Messrs. Jas. Wilson, Henry…

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Rylstone Election

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 16 October 1895 · page 4

The returns for the Rylstone election are incomplete. Mr. Fitzpatrick, the unseated freetrade member, is leading…

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