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Politics & elections, 1912

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Death Follows Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 3

A contest for the election of a "city alderman for the ward of Farringdon Within has ended tragically. It excited considerable interest, since there were five…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Hoyle asked the Minister of Works if any action had, been taken to provide an adequate water supply for the city of…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The "Australian Gaslight Company's Bill was read a third time, and ordered to be sent to the Assembly…

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Commonwealth Parliament Picture. Offer to Royal Exchange. London, Tuesday night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 5

A committee of Australia as in London with Sir George Reid as cha[?] has offered a mural painting to the Royal Exchange delineating to the Royal Exchange delineating king George (then…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, Mr. Flowers, Vice-president of the Executive Council, moved for leave to bring in a bill to vest, certain lands in trustees…

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New South Wales Parliament. State Ironworks. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 3

In the Assembly at 2 o'clock this morning, when the House was in committee, Mr A. Griffith (Minister for Public Works) moved for leave to bring in a…

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The General Election. Likely to be Held This Year

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 1

Although the Ministers in the State Parliament keep silent as to when the general elections are to come on, there is good authority for stating that they…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The debate on the motion for the second reading of the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts (Amendment) Bill was resumed…

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The General Election. Likely to Be Held This Year

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the Ministers in the State Parliament keep silent as to when the general elections are to come on, there is good authority…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday. The Minister of Public Instruction laid in the table the correspondence, etc., which had passed between the Government…

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No Election for a Time "We've Got Mr. Wade Down."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

Mr. G. S. Beeby, speaking at a smoke concert at Oberon, declared that the Government was going to the country, not when their opponents or the newspapers desired…

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Local and General News a Successful Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

The name of Master Ronald Frazer, son of Mr. A. H. Frazer (Branxton) appears in the list of successful candidates for matriculation at the recent University examination…

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Death Follows Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 11

A contest for the election of a city alderman for the ward of Ferringdon Within has ended tragically. It excited considerable interest, since there were five…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 6

In the Council, yesterday, The following hills were read a third time and returned to the Legislative Assembly:— Maitland Hospital (Infectious Wards)…

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Members of Parliament and Their Pay

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 6

The proposal by members of Parliament to increase their honoaria without consulting electors is condemned by all parties here, as elsewhere, throughout the State…

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United States Business. Effect of Elections. Washington

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 5

Business stagnation is reported from many parts of the United Stales. The National Bank official report states that New York shows great expansion, and there is…

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By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 5

Mr. Fitzherbert Wright (Unionist) has been returned unopposed for Herefordshire, N., vice Sir J. Rankin, (Unionist), retired…

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No Election. We've Got Mr Wade Down Lithgow

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 5

Mr. G S. BEEBY, speaking at a smoke concert at Oberon, declared that the Government was going to the country, not when their…

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No ELECTION. "We've Got Mr Wade Down."

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 3

Mr G. S. Beeby, speaking at a smoke concert at Obcron, declared that the Government was going to the country, not when their opponents or the newspapers…

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When will Parliament Close?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 2

It is intended, to if possible, close the present session of Parliament this week. The condition of the business paper, however, is such that if this is…

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