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Politics & elections, 1913

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Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 January 1913 · page 3

Now that the New Year has been [?] upon, it may confidently be expected that matters politically, so far as the ensuing Federal elections are concerned, will…

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Blayney Election. Victory for Liberalism. Second Vote to Take Place

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 5

After one of the most interesting and strenuous political contests in the history of the State, the electors of Playney have decided by a magnificent majority in…

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British Politics. Election Possibilities. London, Jan. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 5

There have been many comments on Mr. Asquith's hint as to the possibility of an appeal to the country, and Mr. Bonar Law's acceptance of the challenge…

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The General Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 5

Liberal organs declare that the Government does not intend to precipitate a general election notwithstanding the temptation arising from the unionists' distraction…

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The Coming Federal Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 11

It is intimated that the Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) will open the Federal election campaign at Maryborough towards the end of March next, and that the elections will…

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Blayney By-election. Second Ballot Probable

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 6

The eventful Blayney by-election brought about by the retirement of Mr. Beeby, ex-Minister for Lands from the Labor party, took place yesterday. As…

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English Election Possible Satisfaction Felt. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 5

Mr Asquith's hint at the possibility of a general election has been hailed with lively satisfaction on both sides of the House…

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The Blayney Election. Final Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 5

Paling's Yards is an isolated hamlet which during the campaign occupied very little of the time and attention of the campaigners. There were less than 20 voters there, and it…

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Letter to the Editor. J. Blayeny Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 2

Sir,—The folly of the second ballot may now be more fully realised by the public. The expected has happened, and there must be another election at Blayney to…

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The Blayney By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 4

The first ballot in the by-election for the Blayney seat in the State Assembly, rendered vacant through the resignation of Mr. G. S. Beeby, consequent upon his…

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British Politics. General Election Unlikely. London, Jan. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 5

The "Daily Graphic" alleges that only 16 members of the House of Commons favour the full food tax programme…

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Politics and Unionism. Working Men and Parliament. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

Mr Bonar Law, replying to a correspondent, says he is glad to see that the working, men in Parliament think it a distinct disadvantage to Trades…

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Blayney Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

The final returns for the Blayney election show that the Liberal candidate lead by 642 from Mr. Beeby, while the Labor man was lowest. The…

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The Blayney Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 4

The polling for the Blayney election on Friday last resulted:—Withington (Lib.) 1799 Beeby (Ind.) 1157…

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Mr Willis Speaks. Must Be An Election. "Radical Liberals." (By Cable). Auckland

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

Mr Willis, Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, interviewed to-day, said that whichever side won the Blayney seat, the Government would…

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The Blayney Election Was Labor Sold? a Liberal Member's Testimony

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

Mr Varney Parkes, M.L.A., has supplied the following statement:— The last several days of the Blayney contest 1 spent in the electorate. I…

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Blayney Election Victory for Liberalism. Second Ballot Necessary

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 4

After one of the most interesting and strenuous political contests in the history of the State, the electors of Blayney have decide by a magnificent…

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Sydney Letter. (From Our Correspondent.) The By-Election

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 3

The fight still rages round Blayney, and supporters of "Labor" predict that the caucusites will unite their forces with the…

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The Blayney Election. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

Sir,—The folly of the second ballot, may now be more fully realised by the public. The expected has happned, and [?] must be another [?] at…

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Blayney Election, the Final Returns. Chances of Second Ballot[?]

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 8 January 1913 · page 2

The final count for the above election is as follows:—Withington...... 1799 Beeby...... 1157…

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