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Politics & elections, 1913

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The Election Campaign. Meeting of Liberals

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of Liberals was held at Fartzenus Hall last night, when Mrs. Mackinnos, Mr. J.T. Haughton, and Major Nicholson gave brief addresses. Mr…

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State Elections. December 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 5

The Vice-president, of the Executive Council (Mr. Flowers) announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet had definitely decided to hold the elections on December 6…

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Italian Elections. Rome 13, Oct 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 5

After the announcement of the election results at Catania a bomb was thrown into the crowd and several persons were injured, one of them fatally…

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The Catholic Vote. Making Terms with Candidates

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 3

A list of questions on matters affecting Roam Catholics has been drawn up by the Catholic Federation for submission to candidates at the next…

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State Election. Address at South Singleton Mr Fallick Well Received

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 3

The first shot in the election campaign so far as the candidates are individually concerned, was fired on Monday night, when Mr. J. Fallick, M.L.A.,…

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The Melbourne Cup. Fancied Candidates. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 2

Sea Prince is favorite for the cup,at half double figures. Harpist is a point longer, with Uncle Sam two point and Cagou three points from the favorite…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 October 1913 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Gardiner inquired whether the Government was considering reducing the cost of living and a reduction in the cost of…

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Prorogation and the Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1913 · page 3

At Tuesday's meeting of the Executive Council Parliament was further prorogued to November 6. The probabilities are that on that date the dissolution will take…

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Country Party Candidates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1913 · page 2

The following candidates have been selected by the doctorate councils of the Country Party Association:—Albury John H…

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Application for Polling Places

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 4

Application has been made to the Electoral Office, Chief Secretary's Department, for the establishment of polling places at the following places:—Con…

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Polling Day. Fixed for December 6

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 6

The Government on Wednesday announced that the general elections would take place on December 6- which is a compromise between…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. L. Smith (Tas.) wished to know if the House was to adjourn over Cup day. Mr. Cook, the Prime Minister, said he…

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Federal Parliament. Disorderly Sitting. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 4

The House of, Representatives sat all night. The second reading of the: Loan Bill was passed by 26 to 14 after the gag…

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State Elections. December 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 7

The Vice president of the Executive council ( Mr. Flowers ) announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet had definitely decided to hold the elections on December 6…

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Presidential Election. Mexico City. Oct. 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 2

The presidential election was held yesterday there are indications that the vote was insufficient to legally elect a president…

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The Italian Elections. First Under Manhood Suffrage. Rome. Oct. 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 3

In the city extraordinary apathy was the chief feature of the first elections held under manhood suffrage. the triumph of signor Giolitti, the…

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The Election Campaign. Meeting of Liberals

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 8

A largely attended meeting of Liberals was held at Fatzeus' Hall on Wednesday, when Mrs. Mackinnon, Mr. J. T. Hanghton, and Major Nicholson gave brief addresses…

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New York Elections. Motor Street Fight. "Siroccos " and " Dusters."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 9

The statement by the New York Police Commissioner, Mr. Waldo, in London, recently, to the effect that the " gunsgsen and gunmen had disappeared from New York."…

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Municipal Elections. Lobour Gains Seats, London, Nov. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1913 · page 5

The municipal elections in England and Wales, excepting London, resulted in Labour gaining 20 odd seats from Unionists and Liberals, chiefly industrial centres in the…

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Catholics and the Elections. The Aims of the Federation

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 November 1913 · page 2

After service at St. Vincent's Church, Ashfield on Sunday night, a meeting of the Ashfield branch of the Catholic Federation of New South Wales was held…

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