Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1873

86 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 5

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 8 April 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, on Thursday, messages were received from the Governor notifying that assent in the name of her Majesty had been given to the Public Vehicles…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 10 April 1873 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, on Monday, Ministers stated in answer to questions,—1st. That tenders would be invited for the repair of the whole of the main line of road from…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 12 April 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, Ministers stated, in answer to questions:—That the Superintendent of the Botanic Gardens had been communicated with on the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 15 April 1873 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, on Thursday, the Navigation Act Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed, and was returned to the Assembly for concurrence…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Election of Churchwardens. Christ Church

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 17 April 1873 · page 2

The annual meeting of pew-holders in Christ Church took place in the schoolroom, Church-street, on Tuesday evening last. The attendance was small…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 19 April 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, Ministers stated, in answer to questions—That it was the intention of the Government to introduce a bill next session to enable them…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 22 April 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Council on Thursday, there were not sufficient members present to form a quorum, and the Acting-President (Mr. Docker), therefore declared the House…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Monday, the Speaker reported the receipt of a message from his Excellency, recommending that provision be made for the mail service via San…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday. April 23

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Samuel laid upon the table the Road Trusts Account for 1871. Mr. Samuel obtained leave to introduce a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Prorogation of Parliament

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 29 April 1873 · page 4

The second session of the seventh Parliament of New South Wales was brought to a close, after a most protracted sitting, on Friday, by his Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 29 April 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, on Thursday, it was notified by messages from the Governor, that his Excellency, on behalf of her Majesty, bad assented to the Public Gates Bill, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Macquarie Ward Municipal Elec­tion

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 14 June 1873 · page 3

On Thursday last, a poll was taken for the election of an aldernmn to represent Macquarie Ward in the Borough Council, in the room of Mr. Beveridge, who had resigned his seat for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Opening of Parliament

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 11 September 1873 · page 4

The third session of the seventh Parliament of New South Wales was opened at noon, on Tuesday last, by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Hercules Goorge Robert Robinson, K. C…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Latest Telegraphic News. Australian Associated Press Telegrams. Sydney. Opening of Parliament. New Zealand Joins New South Wales in the Californian Mail Service. Bills for Next Session. Cheap Railways. Tuesday, 3 p.m

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 11 September 1873 · page 2

Parliament was opened this day at noon with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech announced that it had been arranged with the New Zealand…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Opening of Parliament

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 13 September 1873 · page 7

The third session of the seventh Parliament of New South Wales was opened at noon, on Tuesday last, by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Hercules Goorge Robert Robinson, K. C…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, September 10, 1873

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 13 September 1873 · page 7

Parliament met for the dispatch of business yesterday. In the Legislative Council, The President (Mr. Hay) reported receipt…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Thursday. September 11Th, 1873

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 16 September 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Ministers stated, in answer to questions:—That on the 13th of July last an order was sent to England for 6000 tons of rails for the railway…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Thursday, September 16Th, 1873

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 20 September 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Ministers stated, in answer to questions, that the cost, per mile, of running passenger trains was—from Sydney to Goulburn, three shillings and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Thursday, September 18Th, 1873

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 23 September 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Ministers stated, in answer to questions, that in the year 1872 the sum of £1207 was received from Campbell Hill and Black Creek tollbars; that…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, September 23Rd, 1873

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 27 September 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, ministers stated in answer to questions :—That a lighthouse would be erected at Barrenjoey on money being voted for the purpose—that a lighthouse…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →