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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Mr Cann, the Treasurer, in reply to Mr Cochrae, said he had been informed…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the following business was transacted in addition to that supplied in our telegrams of last issue:—…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 6

In the Semite yesterday, senator M'Gregor, Vice-president of the Executive Council, moved the second reading of the Audit Bill, which, he explained, was…

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Federal Parliament. Amerding Andit Bill. (By Telegraph). Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 4

In the Senate to-day Senator M'G[?] gor move[?] the second reading of the Amending Andis Bill. It was stated that the object of the…

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The State Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. M'Gowen, the Premier, in reply to Mr. Keegan, said he thought the fact that house rents were excessively high was…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Chanter asked the Minister of External Anars if he had seen the ramarks of the Rev. H Worral on the case of Mrs…

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The State Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Cohen presented a petition from the Newcastle Gas Company, protesting against the Gas Bill, and praying that they be…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday. Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, informed Senator Vardon (S.A.) that no arrangement had been made by the…

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Mentioned in Parliament. Motion for Adjournment Negatived

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 3

In the Legislative on Tuesday night, The Premier, in answer to Mr Wood, said no representations had been made…

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State Parliament Member for Bega Removed. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 2

Mr c. G. Wade, leader of the Oppsition, took his plate in the Assembly to-day. The Premier stated that see[?]…

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Federal Elections. May be Held Early in June Next

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 4

The Federal Ministerial party has given preliminary consideration to the question of the elections, due at the end, of the present financial year, and it is…

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Reference in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Edden, Minister of Mines, made an announcement to the effect that Mr. Estell had naked him to make a statement. He…

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Charges in Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 10

In Parliament on Tuesday night Mr. Varney Parkes made a series of charges against the Minister for Works of reckless administration in…

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The State Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 6

In the House yesterday, The Premier, in reply to Mr. Page, said that hours oil duty for constables in charge of suburban lock-ups, did not exceed eight…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Ready (Tas.) gave notice of his intention to move on November 7th, "That it is desirable that the Government should…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Hughes, Attorney-General, in reply to Mr. Sculin (Vic), said the Crown was not in any way responsible for the delay in…

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Boy Republic. Parliament in a Farm

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 4

The scheme for the first boy and girl republic in England was formerly inaugurated yesterday at a meeting at Sutherland House, Curzon street, W.,…

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Bye-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 5

The by-election for East Carmarthen resulted in the return of Rev. Jones (Liberal) who secured 6082 votes, Peel (Unionist). 3354, and Williams (Labour)1089…

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United States Presidency. Socialistic Candidate. Montreal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 5

Mr. Reir Hardie has arrived on a tour in Canada and the United States, and has planned to speak at many meetings in support of the candidature of Mr. Eugene Debs, the…

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Federal Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 2

It looks as if there will be a clearer issue before the electors at the next general Federal election than formerly, and Mr Deakin has…

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