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Politics & elections, 1913

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Leicester By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 June 1913 · page 5

Mr. J. Ramsay McDonald, M.P. speaking at Leicester, stated that there was absolutely no foundation for the National Executive's manifesto or for Mr. Masterman's…

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Leicester By-election. the Labour Split. London, June 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 July 1913 · page 2

Mr. Levy, M.P., writing a letter in reply to Mr. Macdonald's remarks about "tittle tattle," assumes the responsibility for telephoning the manifesto to Leicester,…

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"The Eleventh Hour Lie." Electioneering Tactics. London, July 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 5

In the House of Commons, Viscount Wolmer (Unionist), stated that, in view of the recent Labour manifesto incide[?],[?] connec-tion with the Leicester by-election, he would…

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The Singleton Argus. Saturday. July 5th 1913. the Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 4

Now that the gag has expired by effluxion of time, as it were, and newspaper writers and proprietors are no longer in constant fear of being made…

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Leicester By-election Trouble

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 5

At a meeting of Labour members of the House of Commons, opinion was divided over the Leicester by-election manifesto. One section complained of lack of discipline and…

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Eight Hours. Only After the Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 4

The Labor Council1 of New South Wales is desirous of having an eight hour day legalised, but according to its decision on Thursday night, it is not…

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Musical Examinations Singleton Candidates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 5

The results of the examinations held recently at Singleton in connection with the London College of Music have now been announced. The following…

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Wollondilly Election. Nominations Received. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 4

Nominations for the Wollondilly byeelection closed at noon to-day. The following noiminations were received:- Francis Budgery, grazier…

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"Heads I Win, Tails You Lose." State Premier on Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 6

"I hope that, if a dissolution is coming, it will not come until the Government is able to send the Senate to the country as well, so that the Senate may…

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Federal Parliament. Meets To-morrow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 July 1913 · page 5

The Federal Parliament will be opened to-morrow by the Governor-General (Lord Delirium). The function is to commence at' half-past .10, and it is expected that, the…

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Federal Elections. Was There Fraud?

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 July 1913 · page 1

The Federal Government has lost no time in deciding on a course of action with regard to the numerous allegations of impersonation and fraud in…

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 4

Once again the Federal Parliament, has met in Melbourne, and as a sequel to the recent general elections it is under new management. How long it will continue under…

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The Federal Parliament. Opening Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 5

Tim first session of the fifth Federal Parliament was opened in Melbourne yesterday with the usual ceremonies. The Senate Chamber was crowded when Lord Denman,…

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Opening of Federal Parliament Members Sworn In. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 2

The Federal Parliament opened with the usual picturesquo ceremony to-day Mr Justice Isaaes (of the 'High Court Bench) adminiistered the oath to…

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The Singleton Argus Thursday, July 10. Candidates in Plenty

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 2

The chances of political parties are apt, like stocks on 'change, to rise or fall in the estimation of the public according to the operation of…

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Labour Candidate Selected

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 2

The work in connection with the selection of a Labour candidate to contest the Singleton seat has been completed, and has resulted in Mr. T. A…

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Polling Booth for Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 4

The Chief Secretary's Department has written to Major Nicholson, M.L.A., with, reference to providing a polling booth at Homoville at the next State election. The…

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Polling Place at Dingadee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 4

Some little time ago Mr Austin Kelly prepared a petition to Mr Mackay, returning officer for the Durham electorate, praying that a…

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The Federal Parliament. Opening Ceremony

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 5

The first session of the fifth Federal Parliament was opened in Melbourne on Wednesday with usual ceremonies. The Senate Chamber was crowded when Lord Denman…

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Latest Telegrams Sydney Friday. the Farmers Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 4

At the Farmers and Settlers' Couference this morning, a motion was carried that such undertakings as the North Shore bridge or tunnel should not be…

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