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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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West Australian Election. Big Win for Labor

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 October 1911 · page 3

As a result of the crushing defeat received by the West Australian Government at the polling booths on Tuesday, Mr Wilson, the Premier, tendered the…

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The Maitland By-election. Address by Mr. Garland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 October 1911 · page 6

A very large and enthusiastic meeting of the electors was addressed in the Town Hall on Saturday night by the Moil John Garland, K.C., M.L.C., in support of the candidature of Major Nicholson. The…

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The Maitland Seat. the Labor Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 October 1911 · page 5

Mr. J.P. Osborne, M.L.A., came form Sydney this morning, together with several city lady organisers. He is advertised to speak in company with Mr. Vial from the…

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By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 October 1911 · page 5

The result of the by-election for North Tyrone ws as follows.—Mr. T. Russell [?] 3104; Mr. Hordman(Unionist) [?]…

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"Dignity of Parliament."

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 October 1911 · page 2

The election addresses delivered at Quirindi on Saturday night by the Premier and the Minister for Lands consisted largely of eulogy of Mr Willis…

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The Maitland Seat. Election Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 October 1911 · page 5

The writ for the Maitland election is expected to be issued this eveneing. It is stated that Saturday, 28th instant, has been set down for polling day—the same day as…

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The Maitland By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 October 1911 · page 6

Mr. J. P. Osborne, M.L.A., (he member for Paddington, addressed a meeting of electors from the balcony of Bickerton's Hotel last evening in support of the candidature of Mr…

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The Maitland Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1911 · page 2

The Hon. W. Sennett has announced his retirement from the Maitland contest. This will allow a straight-out fight between a…

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Political. the by Elections

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1911 · page 3

SATURDAY, 28th inst., has been fixed as polling day for the Liverpool Plains and Maitland by-elections. Both electorates are already being…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 October 1911 · page 3

In the House yesterday, Mr. Briner asked the Premier if the Government had arrived at a decision with regard to the payment of gratuities to all…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 October 1911 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pea roe, Minister of Defence said he wished to move, "That this Senate places on record its high appreciation of the great…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 October 1911 · page 6

In the Council yesterday. The President reported the receipt of messages from the Lieutenant Governor, notifying…

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General Election in March. Mr Nielsen's Forecast

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 October 1911 · page 1

Mr Nielsen- M.L.A., stated at Helensburgh that in his opinion, whatever the result of the by-election, a general election was imperative as soon as possible…

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Unique Act of Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 6

Claims amounting to £2179 were allowed by the Northwich Compensation Board for subsidence of property due to brine-pumping in connection…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Thomas asked if it were a fact that a member of the Ministry had sent on to the Commissioners for Distribution of Electoral…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 7

In the Senate yesterday, The Petherick Collection Bill was read a third time. The Naval and Military Decorations Bill was further considered in committee…

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The Maitland By-election. Address by Hon. C. W. Oakes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 6

There was a largo attendance at the Electric Picture Palace last evening when Hon. C. W. Oakes, late member for Paddington. delivered an address in support of Major Nicholson, the…

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The Maitland Seat. Election Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 5

The writ in connection with the Maitland election will be issued to-morrow. Nominations close on Friday, October 20, polling will lake place on Saturday, 28,…

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Unique Act of Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 October 1911 · page 6

Claims amounting to £2179 were allowed by the Northwich Compensation Board for subsidence of property due to brine-pumping in connection…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1911 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, The Supply Bill for £ 1,409,534 was read, and after debate, passed through all its stages, and the House adjourned until…

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