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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday. Mr. Carmichel, Acting TReasurer, informed Mr. Gardiner that a suns of £12 was provided annually by the Federal Government…

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State Parliament the Time Limit of Speeches

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly ,on Tuesday, Question time occupied nearly, three parts or an hour. The chief matter…

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Local News. Municipal Election

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 2

Nominations of candidates to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Alderman R. Gordon must be in the hands…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 June 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday. Mr. Carmichael, Acting Treasurer, informed Mr. Henley, that the aggregate profits earned by the metropolitan tramways, after…

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Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 5

The Acting-Premier was asked by Mr Wade, in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday afternoon, whether he had soon the report of an agreement between…

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Questions in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 11

When the Legislative Assembly met on Thursday afternoon several references were made to the reported differences in the Cabinet, and Mr. Holman's remarks concerning them. A…

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New Railways. Recommended to Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 3

Reports by the Public Works Committee on the Inquiries Into proposals to build railways from Tullamore to Tottenham, from Forbes to Stockinbingal,…

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The Coronation. Parliament to Adjourn for One Week

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on "Wednesday afternoon, Mr Thrower asked the Acting-Premier if, seein that the Coronation celebrations took place on…

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Brisk Irish Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 10

The East Cork election petition [?]sented points of interest. This [?] constituency in County Cork which [?] Redmonite in December, Captain [?]…

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Central Hull Election. Member Unseated. London. Thursday night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 2

A petition against the return of Sir [?] King (Unionist) who at the last general election secured 3,625 votes against 3.418 votes for Dr.R. W. Aske (Liberal) has [?]…

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Municipal Election

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 June 1911 · page 2

Mr A. F. Saunders was the only candidate nominated for the vacancy in the Singleton Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Alderman Gordon. A…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Perry gave notice of motion for the appointment of a select committee to inquire in to the operations of the Trades Hall, more…

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A Disputed Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 5

The hearing has commenced in connection with a petition against the return of Mr. C. G. Masterman, Liberal M.P. for West Ham, N. on the ground of illegal…

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A Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Mr Fitzpatrick asked the ActingPremier whether he had seen the statement in the press of Mr Poter Bowling's…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly, yesterday, Mr. Beeby, Minister for Public Instructin, in answer to Mr. Fitzpatrick, stated that it had been decided not to close the…

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Parliament's Address to King and Queen. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Conucil and Assembly to-day a motion was passed for President's and Premier's address,offering loyal congratulations to the King…

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High Cost of Living. Series of Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 2

On Tuesday, in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Premier, "Has a request been preferred him by the Sydney Labor Council to the effect…

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An Election Squabble Aldermanic Sportsmen at Law. Sydney, Thursday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 4

The action Brown versus O'Dea, for alleged slander (the parties being aldermen in the Randwick Council), has concluded. During Mr. Gannon's address on behalf of plaintiff…

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Election Aftermath. a Libel Cask. London, Wednesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 5

The Court of King's Bench has awarded Mr. Davenport damages amounting to £1200 against Mr. Robt. Pearce, Liberal member for Leek (Staffs), and printers for an election…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly, yesterday. Mr. Carmichael, Acting Treasurer, informed Mr. Henley that the aggregate loss on the Broken Hill tramway to June 30, 1910,…

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