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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 6

In the House, yesterday, .Mr. Fisher (Q.) wished to know if the Prime. Minister approved of the action of Mr. Kelly, the Assistant Minister for Home…

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Chesterfield By-election. Liberal Victory. London, Aug. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 5

The polling, in connection with the Cherster[?] hy-election., neccssi[?]ated by the death of Mr. J. Hasalm (Labour), resulted as follows:—…

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Surprise for the Candidate

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 5

"I have called," began the well-dressed man at the door, "to ascertain if I may count upon your support at the poll."…

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Federal Parliament No-confidence Debate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, The debate on the Address-in-Reply and the amendment was resumed…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Irvine, the Attorney-General, desired to refer as a personal explanation to the remarks made by Mr. Frazer as to his…

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Pistol in Parliament. Portuguese Senator Brandishes Loaded Browning

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 7

During a debate in the Portuguese Senate on a bill regarding the statutory limitation for the payment of Treasury claims, in which Senator Joao Freitas professed to see…

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Chesterfield By-election. Liberal-labour Candidate. London, Aug. 16

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 2

Mr. Asquith, having written a letter which constitutes Mr. Kenyon a Liberal candidate, for Chesterfield, the dispute between the M[?] Federation and the Labour party has…

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Public Works. Three Milions Involved. Norton-Griffith Agreement Tabled in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 6

in the Legislative Assembly on. Wednesday, the Minister for Works tabled a copy of the agreement with NortonGriffith, Ltd., for the construction of…

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Surprise for the Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 3

"I have called," began the well-dressed man at the door, "to ascertain if I may count upon your support, at the poll."…

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Parliament of Women. 100,000 Members of a Feminine "Republic."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1913 · page 6

The suggestion made recently in the London "Daily Mail" that the supporters of women's suffrage might advance their cause by electing a woman's parliament of their own…

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A Labour Split Chesterfield By-election. London, Aug. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1913 · page 5

The Derbyshire Miners' Association has resolved to secure political freedom in the selection of Parliamentary candidates, and has expressed astonishment at the…

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The Federal Parliament House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1913 · page 7

In the House yesterday, Sir John Forrest, the Treasurer, moved the suspension of the Standing Orders to allow of a Supply Bill being introduced…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Censure Motion Defeated by Six Votes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1913 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, The Speaker said he had received a letter from the Premier, intimating that Mr. A. C. Carmichael, Minister for Public Instruction,…

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The Federal Parliament the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 3

In the Senate, yesterday, Senator O'Keete (Tas.) asked whether Ministers were aware of any number of the Labor Party having refused a pair…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, Leave was given to [?] in a bill to enable the Synod of the D[?] at Newcastle from time to time to increase the number on…

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Stoppages at Pelaw-main. Questions in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday Mr. Kearsley asked the Premier if he would consult with the Ministers for Labour and Industry and Mines on the question…

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After the Censure Motion. Business in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 2

At the conclusion of the censure debate in the Legislative Assembly early yesterday morning Mr M'Farlane resumed the debate in committee on the…

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A Sample of Criticism. How Parliament Wastes Time

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 1

The following extract from the speech of the member for South Sydney (Mr. Riley, un Oppositionist) on the censure motion will give some idea of the…

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Norton Griffiths Agreement. Parliament's Approval Sought. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 2

It is the intention of the' Government to proceed towards obtaining the direct approval of Parliament of the tentative agreement made with the Norton…

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Parliament

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1913 · page 3

In the House on Wednesday, 13th inst., Mr. W. Brown asked the Premier the following questions regarding temporary employees in Public Service:—…

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