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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1876

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Election of Delegate

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 12 January 1876 · page 4

The chairman stated that as the Delegate had left the pit and gone to Wallsend Colliery, another Delegate would have to be elected. Mr. Daniel Reece was then elected…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, January 11, 1876

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 13 January 1876 · page 3

The Colonial Secretary stated, in answer to questions; That the Government had bad the appointment of an Agent-General under consideration, but that, in the meantime, the duties…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, Jan. 13, 1876

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 2

The Speaker took the chair at half-past four. Various matters, of no general importance, in the way of putting and answering…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 12, 1876

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 5

The president reported the receipt of a message from the Governor in reply to the Council's address of the 25th November, 1875, respecting the duration of the present and the…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, January 11Th, 1876. Answers to Questions

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 4

In answers to questions Mr. Robertson stated that the Government had under their consideration the appointment of an Agent-General for the colony; but had not come to a determination…

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Wallsend Municipal Election

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1876 · page 3

It will be seen by advertisement that a meeting of the electors of this borough, will be held in Harris' rooms on Monday evening, for the purpose of selecting candidates for the forthcoming municipal cutest. The…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Legislative Council. Friday, January, 14, 1876

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 18 January 1876 · page 3

Mr. Docker, in reply to questions, stated that a cablegram had been received from London to the effect thai the Four per cent Loan had been negotiated at an…

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The Opening of Parliament. London, January 14

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 19 January 1876 · page 3

Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied, by the Princess of Wales, will open Parliament in person in February next…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, Jan. 13, 1876

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 19 January 1876 · page 4

In our last issue we gave the names of the speakers in the debate on Mr. Parkes' amendment on the financial statement, and also an epitome of the debate, stating that Mr. Nelson…

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Wallsend Municipal Election

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Wednesday 19 January 1876 · page 3

Elsewhere will be found a report of the meeting convened for the purpose of selecting candidates for the forthcoming election It is to be regretted that the meeting was such a tame affair and that so few attended…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Wednesday, January 19, 1876

The Newcastle Chronicle · Thursday 20 January 1876 · page 3

In the, Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, the chair was taken by Mr. Driver, in the absence of the, Speaker from indisposition. Mr. Nelson moved for a return having…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 20, 1876

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 22 January 1876 · page 3

Mr. Docker laid on the table an abstract of Crown Lands, reserved from sale until surveyed. Petitions were presented by Mr. Samuel, from wine-growers of the Hunter River District,…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, January 18, 1876

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 22 January 1876 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, the chair was taken by Mr. Driver, in the absence of the Speaker from indisposition. Mr. Garrett [?] on the table a report of…

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Municipal Election

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 22 January 1876 · page 3

Monday next, 24 inst., is the day on which the nominations of candidates and auditors for the borough election will be received. Persons who wish to nominate candidates will do well to bear this mind, so…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, January 20, 1876

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 25 January 1876 · page 4

Ministers stated, in answer to questions,—That inquiry would be made into the alleged loss of newspapers in their transmission through the Post Office; that Government…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Newcastle Chronicle · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday. The Postmaster-General stated, in reply to a question by Mr. Taylor, that a return would be prepared, showing the number of…

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Parliament of N.s.w. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday Jan. 25Th, 1876

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 8

IN the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The Postmaster-General stated in reply to a question by Mr Taylor, that a return would be prepared showing the number of new…

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Wallsend Municipal Election

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 2

THE formal declaration of the names of candidates already nominated for this borough will take place on Tuesday next at Harris' Rooms, at noon. There are six candidates…

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Latest Telegrams. Arrival of the Suez Mail. Probable War with England Russia Accuses England. Prince of Wales Recalled. Dreadful Colliery Explosions. the Dutch Insurgents. Great Excitement in Victorian Parliament. Dr. M'gibbon. Half-yearly Meeting of Wallsend Coal Company. Sydney. Friday, Reed. 9.50 p.m. PARLIAMENTARY

Miners' Advocate and Northumberland Recorder · Saturday 29 January 1876 · page 3

In the Assembly this evening there was a fair compliment of members in their places. Mr. Cohen asked Postmaster-General,—Is he aware that the railway carriages used on the Great Northern…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, January 27Th, 1876

The Newcastle Chronicle · Tuesday 1 February 1876 · page 5

Mr. Docker, in reply to questions, stated that te Government had appointed an agent in Paris to act for their colony in [?] to the proposed interchanges of articles with the French…

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