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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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Election of a New President. Severe Struggle Expected. General Zurlinden Feared

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The Chambers will in all probability, elect a successor to the late President Faure to-morrow…

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The Opening of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 4

To-day the Parliamentary representatives of the people will meet for a purpose perhaps greater than any that has yet been the reason for the…

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The French Presidential Election. Press Opinion at St. Petersburg. M. Dupuy Retains the Premiership

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Further particulars regarding the French Presidential election show that there were eight candidates who received 50 votes…

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Opening of Parliament. The Governor's Speech. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 5

The special Federal session of Parliament was opened by his Excellency the Governor at noon to-day with the customary ceremony. Owing to a limit having been…

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The Greek Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The general elections in Greece have resulted in a [?]ictory for Theodokis, leader of Tricupi's party…

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International News. The French Presidential Election. M. Loubet's Declaration

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 4

LONDON, Monday.—The proceedings of the Congress at Versailles on Saturday were orderly with two exceptions…

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Imperial Parliament. the Address Adopted in the Commons

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday—In the House of Commons Inst last night the Address-in-Reply to the Queen's speech was adopted…

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Parliament. Wednesday, February 22. Legislative Assembly. Sunday Work in the Post-office. the Dredge Service. Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. QUESTIONS. The TREASURER, in reply to Mr. Dacey,…

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A Parliamentary By-Election a Liberal Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Parliamentary election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. G, Holburn, member for North-west…

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M. Loubet Signalises His Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—To signalise his election to the Presidency. M. Loubet has granted a holiday to the students at the colleges, and has also…

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Parliament. Thursday, February 23. Legislative Assembly. Savings Bank. Civil Servants' Increases. Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 5

The House met at a quarter past 3 o'clock and members proceeded to Government House to present the Address-in-Reply. The Speaker resumed possession of the…

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Parliament in Session. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 4

When the Legislative Assembly meets tomorrow afternoon the Premier will move the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill. There is every reason to expect that…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 28. Legislative Assembly

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. The MINISTER FOR MINES, in reply to…

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Parliament. Wednesday, March 1. Legislative Assembly. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. The TREASURER, in reply to Dr. Ross,…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 2. Legislative Assembly. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 10 o'clock. THE ENABLING BILL. RESUMPTION OF THE DEBATE…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. the Passing of the Enabling Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 5

After our report, closed this morning, Mr. Haynes moved for the inclusion in the first schedule of the amendment he had foreshadowed…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 7. Legislative Assembly. Advances to Settlers Bill. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 4

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Mr. SMITH asked the Colonial Treasurer:…

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Parliament. Wednesday, March 8. Legislative Assembly. Advances to Settlers Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. THE MINISTER FOR MINES, in reply to…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 9. Legislative Council. Federation. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 5

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Mr. PILCHER resumed the debate on the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill…

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