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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1900

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International News. The Commonwealth Bill. Amendments to Be Re-opened. to Be Introduced in Parliament on

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. Chamberlain is apparently disposed to reopen several of the amendments which it was understood had been abandoned,…

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Intimidating Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 9

In his paper on Cromwell in "Century" the Right Hon. John Morley describes the critical state of affairs in 1647. "Incensed by various demands, and by…

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French Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The French Nationalists have secured a majority at the Paris municipal elections. The victory is, however, considerably…

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Wallsend. W. and S. Board Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1900 · page 6

A communication has been received by the Wallscnd Council from the Under-Secretary Works Department, intimating that in connection with the forthcoming election…

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Our Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 May 1900 · page 5

Parliament continues its recess, and it is not certain upon what date it will meet again. In point of fact it is waiting for the passage of the Commonwealth Bill by…

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S. A. Legislative Council Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1900 · page 4

The recent Legislative Council elections in South Australia are an interesting illustration of the difficulties which attend upon any attempt at…

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The Imperial Parliament. a Dissolution Imminent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 May 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The feeling is increasing that there will be a dissolution of Parliament in July…

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Premier Summoned to Tasmania. Parliament Further Prorogued. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 June 1900 · page 5

The Premier received a wire from Launceston this morning notifying him of the dangerous illness of his father, Mr. John Lyne, who is now in his 91st year. A second…

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Evening Session. Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 June 1900 · page 6

A ballot was taken for the annual synodical elections, which the Bishop announced as follow:—Clerical representative to the General…

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The Belgian Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—In the Belgian elections the proportional representation method greatly reduced the clerical and Conservative returns…

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Imperial Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Sir W. H. Walrond, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury, addressing his constituents at Tiverton last night, said there…

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The Canterbury Election. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1900 · page 5

The forthcoming election for the representation of the electorate of Canterbury is creating a good deal of interest in Sydney. Messrs. J. Hurley and F. Farnell…

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Opening of Parliament. Forecast of the Governor's Speech. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1900 · page 5

At the opening of Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday), the Governor's speech will probably have. reference to the following…

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Opening of Parliament the Governor's Speech Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1900 · page 5

The fifth session of the eighteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened at noon to-day, with the customary formality. There was a large attendance of ladies in…

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Parliament. Tuesday, June 12. Legislative Assembly. the Governor's Speech. Debate on Address-in-reply. Resignation of the Speaker. the Finance Commission's Report. Statement by Mr. Reid. the Premier's Reply. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1900 · page 5

The Speaker resumed the chair at half-past 4 o'clock Mr. W.H.B. Piddington having been introduced by the Hon. J. L. Fegan, was…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 13. Legislative Assembly. Election of Speaker. Questions and Answers. Hunter District Water Board. Debate on the Address. Speech by Mr. Reid

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 June 1900 · page 5

The House met at noon, and on the motion of Mr. Hy. Clarke, and seconded by Mr. F. M'Lean. Mr. W. M'Court was unanimously elected Speaker…

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Parliament. Thursday, June 14. Legislative Assembly. Debate on the Address in Reply. the Premier in Defence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 June 1900 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETITION. Mr. WATKINS presented a petition…

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The Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1900 · page 6

The Parliament of Victoria is to meet towards the end of the month and it is now known that Sir George Turner is mustering his forces with a…

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Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1900 · page 5

After formal business in the Legislative Assembly to-morrow, the debate on the censure motion will be resumed by Mr. Griflith. Although not at all…

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Discussion in Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1900 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Meagher said that as a cable had been received stating that the imperial Government was postponing consideration…

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