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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 6

In the Senate, yesterday, The President, replying to Senator St. Ledger (Q.), who visited information as to the birthplace of Mr. O'Mattey, the Minister…

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Parliament. Official Opening. The Governor's Speech. More Land Legislation Promised

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 2

The official opening of what will probably be the final session of the present Parliament of New South Wales was performed at noon on Tuesday by Lord…

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Parliament Meets

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 10

On Tuesday last Parliament met, and the Governor's speech was delivered amidst the usual pomp and ceremony…

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Parliament Opened

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 3

Pursuant to proclamation the State Parliament was opened with the customary ceremonies by the Governor, Lord Chelmsford, at noon on Tuesday. Rain…

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Reference in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 5

Mr. R. McKenna, Home Secretary speaking in the House of commons, said that the Government had been advised that Mr. Ben Tillet's language did not render him liable…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 6

In the Somite yesterday, Senatory Long (Tas) on a montion for adjournment complained strongly of the unsatisfactory character of the mail service…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 6

In the Council, yesterday, Mr. Gerland asked the representative of the Government if he would table all the correspondence which had passed between the…

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Official Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. More Land Legislation Promised

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 8

The official opening of what willB probably be the final session of the present Parliament of New South Wales was performed at noon on…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 2

Ratepayers are reminded that an election to fill the vacancy in the local Council, owing to the resignation of Alderman Bowker,…

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The Farmers' Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 12

The annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers" Association is being held in Sydney at the present time. Organization in rural districts is a much more difficult work…

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State Parliament. Official Opening

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 6

At the official opening of the State Parliament on Tuesday, by Lord Chelsmford, the Governor's Speech was as follows: Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pearce, Minister of Defence, introduced a bill to amend the Referendum Act, which was read a first time…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. a Short Sitting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Mr. Fitzpatrick gave notice that he would move dissent from the Speaker's…

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Parliament. Questions and Notices of Motion. The Speaker and Mr Wood. Temporary Supply Bill Passed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Mr Holman, the Attorney-General, in reply to Mr Fitzpatrick, stated that the…

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Bye Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1912 · page 5

The Liberal candidate in the bye election for Manchester N. W. Iis Mr. Stewart a barister and Sir J. S. Randles is the Unionist candidate…

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Labours' Election Policy. Independent Attitude. London, Sunday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 July 1912 · page 5

Mr. Philip Snowden, M.P. (Labour) states that the Labour party will continue to fight for independent representation. Mr. Arthur Henderson, M.P. (Labour)…

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Local and General News. Municipal Election at Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 4

The polling on Saturday for an alderman to till an extraordinary vacancy in Dungog Municipal Council did not evoke much public interest, as only 45 votes were cast out of a total of 220 on the roll…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

The election to 611 the extraordinary vacancy in the Dungog Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Dr Bowkor, excited very…

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Will Seek Re-election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

There have for some time been doubts as to whether Mr. Willis intends to seek re-election for the Upper Hunter, as a strong feeling…

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Mr. Willis Declines Elevation to Upper House. Will Seek Re-Election

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 4

It has been reported, in the Upper Hunter electorate, that Mr Henry Willis, the Speaker, will not seek re-election to the Legislative Assembly when the…

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