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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Democratic Candidate. New York, June 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 5

A movement is on foot to nominate Mr. W. J. Gaynor, Mayoi of New York, as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency…

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Compromise Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 5

The following of Mr. Roosevelt are now anxious to see[?] a compromise, candidate, but President Taft's supporters are holding aloof, seeing a victory for their candidate…

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The State Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 8

More than usual interest is being taken in the approaching session of the State parliament. Probably the reason is that it will be the…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 3

In the House yesterday. Mr. Deaichi (Vic.) rose to submit his amendment [?] cheers. He expressed the opinion that the Governor-General's speech…

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The Federal Parliament. Session Opened. Governor-general's Speech

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 5

The session of the Federal Parliament was opened on Wednesday by Lord Denman, Governor-General. There was a large attendance in the galleries…

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Federal Parliament the Session Opened. Governor-General's Speech

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 6

The session of the Federal Parliament was opened on Wednesday by Lord Denman. the Governor-General. In the course of his speech the…

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Canadian Elections. St. John. June 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 5

The New Brunswick provincial elections resulted in the return of the Flemming Government. The Legislature now comprises 26 Conservatives, two Liberals and two…

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General Cable News. by Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 5

The by-election for Homfirth Yorks W. Riding resulted as follows:—Arnold (Ltb.) 4749: Ellis (Un.) 3379: Lund (Lab.) 3195…

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Compromise Candidate Suggested. Chicago, June 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 2

Mr. Taft continues to hold the lead in the allotment of delegates. Mr. Roosevelt to-day secured eight to Mr. Taft's eighteen. Altogether Mr. Taft has secured 159 of the…

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Federal Parliament the Censure Debate. Mr Deakin's Condemnation

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on Friday, Mr Higgs (Q.) wished to ask, through the Speaker, if Mr Deakin (Vie.) had…

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Correspondence. Selecting a Candidate. To the Editor the Scone Advocate

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 4

Sir We are informed by cable[?] in that excitement is at fever heat over selecting the Republican candidate for the Presidency in the…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 June 1912 · page 6

In the House yesterday. Mr. Fisher, Prime Minister, in reply to Mr. Mahon (W.A.) said that the negotiations relative to the acquisition of land from South…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 June 1912 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Hughes, Attorney-General continued his speech on the Address-in-Reply. Referring to the coal vend prosecution, he…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives The Censure Debate

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 June 1912 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the debate on the amendment on the Address-in-Reply was resumed. The Prime Minister defended the…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Fisher, the Prime Minister, in reply to Mr. Chanter, said the statement attributed to him by the "Argus" in connection…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives. The Censure Debate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 6

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Mr Hughes, the Attorney-General, continued his speech on the…

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Elections Act

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 4

In his chambers yesterday Mr. Justice Barton was asked to grant an order for review by the full Bench of the High Court of the conviction imposed by Mr…

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State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 July 1912 · page 4

Ministers are hard at work preparing a programme for next State session, which will be submitted to the Cabinet early this month. It is understood that…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 July 1912 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on Friday Mr. Fisher, the Prime Minister, submitted the Supply Bill for £882,768 for…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 July 1912 · page 3

In the House yesterday. The debate on the amendment on , the Address-in-Reply was resumed. Sir John Quick (Vie.) condemned the…

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