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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1875

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, July 8

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 14 July 1875 · page 2

IN the Assembly, a round of answers to questions were given. STAMP DUTIES BILL.—On the motion of Mr. Garrett, the report of the committee on the Stamp Duties Bill…

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The Upper Hunter Election

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 14 July 1875 · page 2

The Election and Qualification Committee on Friday heard evidence and counsel in the Upper Hunter election petition case. Mr. Solamons appeared for Mr. M'Elhone, the petitioner, and Mr. Davis for the respondent, Mr…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 15 July 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Monday, Ministers, in answer to questions, stated—that the time of the departure of the goods train from Murrurundi has been altered from…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Council

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, on Wednesday, Mr. Docker, in reply to a question asked by Sir W. M. Manning, said that the Ministers did not think it desirable at present to lay…

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Parliament of New South Wales. From the Sydney Papers

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 6

[?] the Legislative Council, on Tuesday, [?] laid on the table the report of the [?]Grammar School for 1874, and it was [?] that the document be printed…

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Upper Hunter Election

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 17 July 1875 · page 2

IT can only be the ill-disposed and disaffected now who rejoice at the decision of the Committee of Elections and Qualifications, which forces Mr. HUNGERFORD back to his…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, 15Th, July

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 21 July 1875 · page 2

Ministers, in answer to questions, stated:—1. Thant the Colonial Treasurer is unable to learn that complaints have been made, respecting the obscuration of Nobby's Light at Newcastle, either to the Treasury of to the…

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The Upper Hunter Election

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 21 July 1875 · page 3

Mr. John Eales, of Duckenfield Park, Morpeth, has consented to be put in nomination for this electorate. A new local candidate is in the field in the person of Mr. Patrick Cullen, of Singleton. Mr. Cullen, it is said, is…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 22 July 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Monday, Ministers, in answer to questions, stated: that there has been no ruling in the Supreme Court to the effect that a forfeited conditional…

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The Victorian Parliament

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 24 July 1875 · page 5

IN the Victorian Assembly, on Tuesday, Sir James M'Cullock attacked the Treasurer on his budget He said the figures were cooked, for instead of there being a balance in the…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, on Tuesday, a message was received from the Assembly, notifying agreement with the Council's amendments in the Water Pollution Prevention Bill, and…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Monday, July 19

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 24 July 1875 · page 8

PETITIONS PRINTED.—It was ordered that the petition from the inhabitants of Minmi, relative to immigration, and that from Yass Plains, in favour of denominational schools be…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 27 July 1875 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, Mr. Garrett, as a matter of privilege, made a statement in reference to the conduct towards him of certain members of that House. The…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, July 22. Charge of Conspiracy. Mr. Garrett Accuses Mr. Parkes in Scathing Language

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 28 July 1875 · page 2

MR. GARRETT said he thought it his duty to himself, to the House, and to the country, to refer to matters, which, until explained, placed him in a very painful position. Last…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 29 July 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Monday, Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adjournment of the House, to set himself right with the country, on account of a gross charge brought…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 7

It is expected that the present session of Parliament will be brought to a close on Tuesday next…

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Parliament of New South Wales. From the Sydney Papers

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, [?]isters, in answer to questions, stated: That [?]rsion trains for the general public were [?] run on the 12th instant, but that a special…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Monday, July 26

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 8

PERSONAL EXPLANATION.—Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adjournment of the House in order to make some explanations in regard to some remarks which Mr. Buchanan had made in…

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A Novel Election Speech

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 31 July 1875 · page 8

Mr. John M'ELHONE, one of the candidates for the Upper Hunter, delivered a speech at Murrurundi on Wednesday last, and it is reported in the Maitland Mercury to the extent…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 3 August 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Friday, Ministers, in answer to questions, stated:—That, in regard to the contemplated procession of the 6th of August, the Colonial…

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