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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

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Federation Convention Powers of the Federal Parliament. Use of the Murray Waters. Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 5

THE Federal Convention sat on Saturday from 10.30 to close on midnight. Clause 47, which forbids members of Parliament from accepting any position of profit [?] th…

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The Meeting of Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 5

PARLIAMENT will meet to-morrow. It is expected that the session will be a rather stormy one. There is no doubt that Mr. Lyne will move a censure motion upon the…

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The Duke of Sparta. Charge of Cowardice. Statement in the Greek Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1897 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday.—M. Ralli, the the leader of the Opposition in the Greek Parliament, makes startling charges of incapacity and cowardice…

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THE Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. a Brilliant Opening. and a Dull Session. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1897 · page 5

IT was in accord with antique custom that Parliament should be opened on a Tuesday. Why it should be so, no one seems to know. They say, it has been so and it must be so…

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Patriotism in the Greek Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday.—It is announced that many of the members of the Greek Chamber of Deputies are proceeding to the Greek headquarters at…

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Re-occupation of Pentepigadia. the Greeks Expelled by Albanians. the Greek Parliament Summoned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Albanian garrison evacuated the town, of Pentepigadia, situated north of Arta, and marched to Janina. There they…

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Parliament. Wednesday, 28Th April, 1897. Legislative Assembly. Questions and Answers. The Debate on the Address-in-Reply. The Convention Delegates. Payment of their Expenses. The Commonwealth Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m., and before there was any business transacted there were a pile of questions and answers and a number of new notices…

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Parliament. Thursday, 29Th April, 1897. Legislative Assembly. The Address-in-Reply. Presented to the Governor. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

THE House met at a quarter-past 4 o'clock and members proceeded to present to his Excellency the Governor the Address-in-reply to his Excellency's opening speech. They…

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Victoria. Melbourne, Friday. Hospital Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 5

The election for the office of surgeon to the Women's Hospital to-day was rendered interesting by the fact that Dr. Freda Gamble, a lady surgeon, was a competitor…

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Parliament. Tuesday, 4Th May. Legislative Assembly. The Federal Bill. Harbour Trusts. The Public Service. The Applications for the Mine-Inspectorship The Tote Evil and Betting Shops Old Age Pensions. Sydney, Tuesday. the Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 5

Mr. EDDEN asked the Secretary for Mines:—1. How many applications were received in the colony for the position of Chief Inspector of Coal Mines? 2. Were…

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Parliament. Wednesday, 4Th May. Legislative Assembly. Land Tax Assessment. Mr. Want Explains. Lapsed Bills Restored. Hunter River Water Bill. Maitland Gaslight Company. Address to the Queen. Cavalry Remounts. Art Unions. Financial Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 4

THE SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. REID, is reply to Mr. ASHTON, said that the land tax assessment books were not…

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Parliament. Thursday, 6Th May. Legislative Assembly. Maaintenance Men Paid Off. The Road Vote. Reproductive Works. The Queen's Long Reign. Debate on the Financial Statement. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p m. The members of the Elections and Qualifications Committee were sworn in. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS…

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Bacteriologist for the Colony. a Candidate Nominated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday.—Certain experts have nominated, a candidate for the position of Government bacteriologist in New South Wales…

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Telegrams. New South Wales. Sydney, Friday. New Parliament House

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 5

THE Public Works Committee this afternoon further inquired into the proposal to erect new parliamentary buildings. Mr. J. W. Niesigh (Evening News) and Mr. Frank…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. a Late Sitting. The Premier's Expenses. A Proposed Reduction Negatived. Three Months' Supply Granted. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 5

WHEN our report of the proceedings in the Assembly concluded at 1.30 o'clock this morning the House, in committee of supply, continued the debate on the interim financial…

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The Rival Candidates in the Transvaal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 4

The Johannesberg Star, which was suppressed by President Kruger, and which has re-appeared as bright as ever, declares boldly in favour of General Joubert's candidature…

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Parliament. Tuesday, May 11, 1897. Legislative Assembly. Questions and Answers. City and North Sydney Railway Bill. Public Works Act Amendment Bill. The Works Committee. Proposed Reduction of Members and Fees. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Messages from the Governor were read covering the introduction of a bill to pay allowances to the New South Wales…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. The Public Works Committee. Its Proposed Reform. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 5

AFTER the conclusion of our Parliamentary report this morning, the Assembly, in committee, continued the consideration of Mr. Cann's bill to reform the Public Works…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 13, 1897. Legislative Assembly. The Appointment of the Chief Colliery Inspector. Usury Limitation Bill. Attachment for Debts Bill. Distress in the Drought Districts—Motion for Relief. Sydney, Thursday. the Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Questions and Answers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 5

Mr. PERRY asked the Minister for Mines:—1. Was the new Chief Inspector of Collieries appointed on the recommendation of Sir William Lewis; if not, on whose…

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Parliament. Tuesday, 18Th May, 1897. Legislative Assembly. Intercolonial Band Contest. Costa Rica Packet Case. The Road Vote. Notices of Motion. New Bills Introduced. The Condemned Man Hines. Sydney, Tuesday. the Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1897 · page 5

Mr. BRUNKER, in reply to Mr WILKS, said that the special grant of £250 for an intercolonial band contest was made without conditions, but the arrangements would be…

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