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Politics & elections, 1910

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South African Union. the Coming Elections. London, Aug. 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 August 1910 · page 3

Many meetings are being held nightly in the Transvaal in connection with the forthcoming elections for the first Union Parliament. Teh columns of the newspaper are being devoted…

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Election Campaign

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 August 1910 · page 6

Mr. Dell, Liberal organiser, will address the electors at the School of Arts, Rothbury, on Monday afternoon at three o'clook, when ladies and gentlemen are cordially invited…

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The State Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 August 1910 · page 6

It is expected that the State elections will be held on October 18th. Parliament expires by effluxion of time on Sep tember 26th. The writs, under the…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 7

The Assembly yesterday Cann asked Mr. Oakes, Honorary [?], if the following was a correct re[?] of the statement he had made in…

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The Veto Conference. Imperial Parliament. London. Monday night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 5

Mr. Wing, M.P., speaking at Cradley Heath, advised the electors to place faith in the Veto Conference. He said that the possible outcome of the…

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Local and General Date of Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 2

The present Parliament expires on September 26. The writs must be issued within four clear days from that date, and polling day will…

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Federal Parliament. [?] of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 7

Ne[?] use yesterday, [?] Minister moved the second [?] the Land Tax Assessment Bill. [?] the hope that it would prove…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Waddell, Minister of Railways, in reply to Mr. Ashford, said he was not aware that certain railway employees had to…

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The State Parliament. To-day's Sitting. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 5

The Assembly resumed at 11 o'clock this morning. The fire Brigades Bill and the Public Service Amendment Bill were read a third time…

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Parliament House Bar. a Period of Slack Trade Not Threepence Per Week Per Member

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 4

Mr Edden, who is a member of the Refreshment Committee in the Legis lative Assembly, addressed an impor tant question to the Premier as soon…

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Caulfield & Melbourne Cups. First Forfeit. Candidates' Chances

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 1

First forfeit for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups fell due on Tuesday last. Reduced the former from 208 to 141, and the latter from 307 to 168, which is sure to be…

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. the Coming Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 2

Mr. R.G. D. FitzGerald, M.L.C., addressed a meeting of electors of the Upper Hunter, at Kayuga, last night, in the interests of the Liberal party, and particularly in support of the candidature of Mr. H…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 3

In the Council yesterday, The Railway Service Superannuation Bill was read a third time. The Clerical Workers Bill was read a first…

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Federal Parliament Land Tax Bill

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Mr Fisher, the Prime Minister, moved the [?]ccond reading of the land Tax…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 4

Senator Pearce, Minister of Defence, introduced a bill to amend the Defence Act, which was read a first time. The debate on the Northern Territory…

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State Parliament. The Second Ballot

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, on Mon day, The debate in committee upon the Chief Secretary motion for leave to…

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Scene in Parliament House Adjourns Amid Disorder

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 2

A Hvely scene occurred on the motion for adjournment in the Legislative As sembly on Tuesday morning, arising out of the question regarding the alleged…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 3

In the Council, yesterday, The Oaths Administration Bill was withdrawn. The Fisheries (Amendment) Bill was recommitted. Clause 12 was amended to provide that…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 6

In the House yesterday. Mr. Thomas, the Postmaster-General, in reply to Mr. Chariton, said that special allowances or half rates were allowed to…

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The Shire Election. (To the Editor of The Scone Advocate.)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 2

Sir,—While acknowledging the right of every elector to offer himself for election, nay, more while admiring the laudable ambition of any man who desires to serve…

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