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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1910

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Very Latest Cables. Elections Concluded. Liberal Majority Larger. London. Dec. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1910 · page 5

The general elections concluded on Tuesday, with the polling for Wick District, which in the last Parliament was represented by a Liberal, and for two Irish constituencies,…

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State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 2

In the Legislative Council on Tuesday, several measures, including Murrumbidgee Irrigation Bill, were received from the Assembly, and read the first time…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The Randwick to Little Cooggee Tramway Bill was read a third time. The Carrington Wharfage Bill,…

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The British Elections. the Eve of the Battle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 2

With terrific swiftness the failure of the Conference. which was announced on the evening of the 10th. has been followed by political war (says the British Weekly" of…

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Tarro Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 4

The Returning-Officer (Mr. C. E. Nicholson) for the Tarro Shire Council elections intimates in this issue that nominations of candidates in must be handed in to him at the Shire…

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A Board's Perquisites. Fire Brigades and the Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 5

A long series of questions having relation to the Fire Brigades Board and Parliamentary election day was asked by Mr. Morrish in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening…

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The British Elections. Fears of Revolution. London. Dec. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 5

The "Times," in a leading article on the conclusion of the elections, writes that Mr. Asquith showed wise moderation in trying to reach a settlement of the veto powers of the…

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Latest Cables. London, Wednesday. British Elections

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 2

The election returns are now complete. The state of parties is:- Liberals 271, Labor 43 Nationalists 73, Unionists 272. The nett gain to the…

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Imperial Elections. The Ballots Closing. London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 December 1910 · page 2

The following is the state of parties, as the result of the elections in Great Britain:— Liberals, 270; Unionists; 272; Labour,…

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The State Parliament. LeGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 December 1910 · page 6

In the Council yesterday. The Coalmines Regulation (Ventilation) Bill was recommitted for the purpose of reconsidering the provision in clause 2,…

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Parliament. Close of the Session

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 3

in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, the Appropriation Bill was considered. Mr Cohen desired to know what the…

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Public Works Policy. Promised Bills in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 6

Notice has been given by Mr. Griflit Minister of Public Works, in the Legislative Assembly, of his intention to introduce Bills to authorise the construction of…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 4

The Town Clerk (Mr. W. J. Saunders) has been appointed Returning-Officer for the forthcoming general municipal election in West Maitland to be held on January 28. Nominations of…

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A Board's Perquisites. Fire Brigades and the Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 7

A long series of questions having relation to the Fire Brigades Board and Parliamentary election day was asked by Mr. Morrish in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening…

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The British Elections. Liberal Lead Increased. London, Dec. 15

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 3

The pollings declared on Wednesday in[?]sed the majority for the Government to [?] Labour gained a seat at West Fife, but [?] this was at the expense of the Liberals…

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The British Elections. Fears of Revolution. London, Dec, 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 5

The "Times," in a leading article on the conclusion of the elections, writes that Mr. Asquith showed wise moderation in trying to reach a settlement of the veto powers of the…

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Elections Bill. Postponed Till Next Session

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 December 1910 · page 5

In the Legislative Council on Thursday evening the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr Flowers) said ho had not had an opportunity of dealing…

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General Cables. Disputed Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 December 1910 · page 3

Petitions have been filed against the return of the successful [?] at North [?] and at King's lynn. the former on the ground of intimidation, and the latter on the ground…

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Women's Raid on Parliament. 119 Arrests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 December 1910 · page 7

After a truce lasting since June, 1909, the Suffragettes made another raid on the House of Commons on Friday, November 18. Parliament square was for several…

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American Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 December 1910 · page 3

The Mayor and the Chief of Police and seven city officials Gary, indiana, have been arrested on a charge of altering votes in the Stand elections, in November…

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