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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1895

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 26. Legislative Assembly. Church and School Lands. Electoral Rolls. Supply Sydney, Wednesday. the Speaker took the chair at 3.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 5

Mr BRUNKER, in reply to Mr. EDDEN, said that it was not the practice in the Postal Department that, when a person receives a telegram from any town in the colony, the…

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The Coming Elections. Opinions of the People. Preparations For the Fight

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 5

THE determination of the Government to dissolve Parliament and once more plunge the country into the excitement of a general election is being widely discussed in this…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 4

THERE will shortly be a lot of "dissolute" men on the public stump. Mr. Copeland goes to Armidale on Monday night…

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Our Brisbane Letter. Brisbane, June 22. Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 12

PARLIAMENT will be in session in a few days, and although Ministers have not made any disclosures as to what their programme will be, other…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. An All-Night Sitting. The Loan Estimates. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 5

THE Assembly sat until a quarter to 7 o'clock this morning, the Loan Estimates being under consideration. Sir GEORGE DIBBS condemned the…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 5

Mr. F. B. Sutter is to be nominated for Wellington. Sir Julian Salomons is being pressed to contest a metropolitan seat…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1895 · page 5

Mr. Holman, the socialist, is to contest Grenfell. Mr. W. J. Gormly has announced himself as a candidate for Wagga…

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The Irish Party and the Elections. Opinion in Chicago

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Irishmen in Chicago are greatly displeased the appeal of Mr. Justin Macarthy, leader of the anti-Parnellites, for funds with…

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New Polling Place

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1895 · page 8

Mr. A. Wilkinson, returning officer for the electorate of West Maitland, has received a communication from the Chief Secretary's office intimating that Rothbury had been…

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The Forthco[?]ng Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The Times states that the Union majority at the forthcoming election will possibly amount to 78…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1895 · page 5

Sir Henry Parkes is lying low and saying nothing. "Dismal Jimmy" Garvan is likely to contest Monaro…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 2. Legislative Assembly. Introduction of Aliens. Ash Island Punt. The Loan Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 July 1895 · page 5

Mr. BRUNKER, in reply to Mr. AFFLECK, said that 200 Hindoos had arrived and settled in the Lismore district, and 100 more were expected shortly They intended…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 July 1895 · page 5

Mr. E. M. Clark will in all likelihood stand for St. Leonards Mr. Watkins, M P. for Wallsend, is now claimed by Sydney people as a Freetrader…

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Parliament. Wednesday, July 3. Legislative Assembly. a Short Sitting. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1895 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at 3.30 p.m. The questions were of no importance. THE FRANCHISE. Mr. MOLESWORTH, without notice,…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1895 · page 5

Mr. Crick will open his campaign for West Macquarie this week. Mr. Edden does not fear much opposition in the coming election…

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Parliament. Thursday, July 4. Legislative Assembly. Newcastle Harbour Improvements. The Bill Laid Aside. Loan Bill Meets Same Fate. Disgraceful Scene. The Galleries Cleared. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at 3.30 p.m. ANSWERES TO QUESTIONS Mr. BRUNKER, in reply to Mr. SHIPWAY, said that the warders at Darlinghurst…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 5

Meeting of Mr. W. Conn's supporters in Conn's Hall this evening. Alderman W B. Sharp, the Mayor, has consented to contest Newcastle East…

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Dissolution of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1895 · page 4

THE close of the life of the sixteenth Parliament of New South Wales was dark and cloudy. The strong political animus which affects both Houses of…

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Dissolution of Parliament. Elections on July 24. The Protectionist Platform. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1895 · page 5

THE Executive Council met to-day about 1 o'clock, when the Lieutenant-Governor presided. The usual proclamation proroging Parliament was signed by his Excellency…

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Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1895 · page 5

PARLIAMENT was yesterday dissolved. The Supply Bill has receive the Vice-regal assent. The elections will be held on Wednesday,…

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