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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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The Castlereagh Election

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 9 November 1906 · page 2

Interest is now increasing in connection with the bye-election for the Castlereagh seat in the State Assembly, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. Hugh…

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New York Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 November 1906 · page 3

[?] with the election for the [?] of New York, Mr. Hearst [?] he is resolved to continue to against the control of the Government…

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Transvaal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 November 1906 · page 3

[?] of labour for the mines is [?] in the towns at the Trans[?] Nationalists demand the [?] publication of detailed labour…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 6

In the Council, The Pastures Protection Act Amendment Bill and the Police Regulations (Superannuation) Bill were read a first…

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State Parliament. Assembly on

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 5

rruthers, the Premier, moved the [?]ring of the Police Regulation Su[?]ion Bill, which after debate was [?]uncil on Wednesday,…

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The Federal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 2

IT is probable that a strong anti socialist candidate will oppose Mr. David Watkins, M.P. for Newcastle. In Monaro Mr. Longmuir is making…

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Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 4

Mr. J. D. O'Sullivan, who is running as a candidate for the B Riding of the Shire Council, addressed a large meeting at Mr. A Vile, Gosforth, on Wedneday evening…

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Russian Affairs. the Duma Elections. London, Nov. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 5

Most of the electors in Russia are indifferent concerning the elections to the Duma, since the Government is determined to prevent free elections…

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The Federal Elections. Dr. Liddell's Candidature

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 5

A meeting of male electors was held last evening at the School of Arts, to form a committee to secure Dr. Liddell's return to the Federal Parliament. It was agreed that…

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Sculling Championship. the Canadian Candidate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 3

Durnan, who was interviewed by a press representative on his arrival at Brisbane from Vancouver en route to Sydney, where, he is to row George Towns for the sculling…

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Borough Elections. Moderates' Great Victories. Fear of Socialism. London, Nov. 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 2

The returns for the elections of the London boroughs show that the state of principal parties is:— Moderates (Conservatives) ... 974…

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Federal Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1906 · page 7

It is probable that a strong anti-socialist candidate will oppose Mr. David Watkins, M.P., for Newcastle. In Monaro Mr. Longmuir is making a…

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The Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 3

Mr. Watson, leader of the Labour Party speaks to-night from the balcony of the Volunteer Hotel, in favour of the Labour candidate who is also announced to address the…

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The Federal Elections. Visit of the Federal Labour Leader

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 November 1906 · page 4

Mr. J. C. Watson, leader of the Labour Party in the Federal Parliament, who arrived in Maitland yesterday, addressed a [?] and enthusiastic meeting of the…

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Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1906 · page 2

Speaking at Wallarobba on Wednesday night (Mr H. Bird in chair) Mr S. J. Carlton; candidate for B Biding, said he had been asked to offer…

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The Election. Retirement of Mr. Quinn From Robertson

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1906 · page 2

For some time past the Protectionist party in this State has been confronted with the problem of placing candidates in electorates where…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1906 · page 5

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Charlton ashed the Minister of Mines if it were a fact that the conference recently held between Government inspectors…

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The Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1906 · page 5

Tho Government has decided not to put the telegraph wires into use to secure prompt news regarding the results of elections. The Anti-Socialist candidates, Senators…

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The State Parliament. Elections Bill

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly sat early yesterday morning dealing with the committal stage of the Parliamentary Elections Bill…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. Hughes, the Vice-president of the Executive Council, moved, that the House meet for the remainder of the session on…

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