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Politics & elections, 1910

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Municipal Council Election of Mayor. Alderman Waterhouse Re-elected

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 3

A special meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council was held at the Coun cil Chambers on Thursday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the…

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Fedeal Elections. The Senate. John Norton's Candidature

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 2

If country, or for the matter of that, Sydney city and suburban residents, de pended upon the metropolitan press for information about one of the most…

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The Polling at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 2

On Saturday a poll of the ratepayers of the Municipality of East Maitland was taken in regard to having the assesment for the general rate stuck on the improved or unimproved value of…

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Federal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 2

Mr. Henry Willis, M.H.R., is announced to drill rests the electors at Branxton School of Arts on Monday evening next at eight o'clock. Ladies are cordially invited to…

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Mayoral Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 2

In regard to the election of Mayor of West Maitland on Friday evening, it was Alderman Fry, and not Aldeman Wall, who nominated Alderman Thursday. Alderman…

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Finnish Diet Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 5

Fifteen women were elected to the Finnish Diet. The Agrarians and Socialists secured 103 seats, outnumbering all other parties…

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Late Election Return

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 5

The election returns from the Orkney and Shetland islands, which necessarily are a long time in coming in, indicate the re-election of Mr. J. C. Wason (Liberal), who polled 4117 votes…

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Federal Elections. the Senate. John Norton's Candidature

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

IF country, or for the matter of that, Sydney, city and suburban residents, depended upon the metropolitan press for information about one of the most…

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Te News by Cable. British Parliament. Opened Yesterday. London, Feb 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 5

Speech from the Throne will be submitted the approval of the king at a Privy Council wide, to be held on Saturday. The Speech [?] delivered on Monday…

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Federal Elections. The Senate. John Norton's Candidature

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 4

If country or, for the matter of that, Sydney city and suburban residents, depended upon the metropolitan press for information about one of the most…

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Our Muswellbrook Election of Mayor—alders Flanders Chosen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 6

A special meeting of the Municipal [?] cil was held on Monday for the [?] electing a Mayor for the ensuing [?] There were present the Mayor…

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Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 4

Dr. Liddell's committee will meet in the Town Hall to-morrow (Thursday) evening at eight o'clock…

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The Parliament. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 2

Sir James Lowther, who is a Conser vative, has been re-elected Speaker of the British House of Commons. The Speech from the Throne will be…

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Very Latest Cables. Joseph Chamberlain in Parliament Hearty Welcome. London, Wednesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 3

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain made a dramatic appearance in the House of Commons assisted by his son, Mr. Austin Chamberlain. He took his seat on the front bench, and on taking the eath…

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Federal Elections. Punishment for Disorderly Behaviour

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 4

In view of the possibility of disorder occurring at public meetings during the Federal elections, it should be noted that provision has been made in the…

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The Elections. Messrs. Willis and Waller at Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening last, Mr. Henry Willis, Federal member for Robertson, in the Liberal interest; and Mr. J. H. F. Waller, who has…

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British Parliament. Opened on Tuesday. London, Feb. 15

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 2

The Speech from, the Throne will be submitted for the approval of the King at a Privy Council meeting, to be held on Saturday. The Speech will be delivered on Monday…

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Labour Conference. Not Satisfied with Elections. London, Feb. 10

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 2

The Labour party continued its conference at Newport. A telegram was received from the German Social Democratic party, conveying fraternal…

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The Election of Speaker

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 3

The re-election of Mr James Lowther as Speaker of the House of Commons was unanimous. Mr T. Burt (Labour), as Father of the House, moved the…

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Very Latest Cables. Opening of Parliament. the King's Speech. London, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 February 1910 · page 5

Fine weather favoured the opening in State of the new Parliament. The Royal party include, King Edward, Queen Alexandra, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince and Princess…

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