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Politics & elections, 1913

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Letter to the Editor. Federal Parliament and Nonparty Government

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 November 1913 · page 6

Sir,—In the House of Representatives on Thursday last, Mr. Hughes is reported to have said:—He wished to know what business was to be taken on the following day,…

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Another By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 November 1913 · page 2

Mr. L. A. Atherley-jones, K.C., has been appointed Judge of the City of London Court, thus necessitating a by-election for North-west Durham…

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The Labour Candidate. Address by Mr. M. Charlton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 November 1913 · page 6

Mr. Mathew Charlton, M.H.R., delivered an address last evening from the balcony of the Hunter River Hotel, East , Maitland, in support of the candidature…

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Replies of Candidates

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 November 1913 · page 4

The "Catholic Press" also publishes the following:— Owing to the fact that the complete list of candidates was not known until…

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Canvassing at Polling Booths. (To the Editor.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 26 November 1913 · page 2

Sir,—There is a provision in the Electoral Law to the effect that canvassing within the precincts of a polling booths or in its vicinity is illegal…

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Regret in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 November 1913 · page 6

When the House of Representatives met at three o'clock on Tuesday. Mr. Cook, the Prime Minister, said the feelings of their common humanity prompted…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 November 1913 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Millen, the Minister for Defence moved: "That the Senate places on record its high appreciation of the great…

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Federal Parliament an Early Dissolution

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 November 1913 · page 2

There is every probability that a Federal election may take place much earlier next year than was at one time considered likely (says the "S.M…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 November 1913 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Millen, Minister of Defence, informed Senator Rae that Mr. Starke, the counsel for the Home Affairs Department,…

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The Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 November 1913 · page 2

LAST evening, an address was delivered by Mr. David Storey, M L A., in the Oddfellows Hall, in furtherance of the condidature of Mr. Abbott. Mr. J A. K…

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Regret in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 6

When the House of Representatives met at three o'clock on Tuesday. Mr. Cook, the Prime Minister, said the feelings of their common humanity prompted…

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Federal Parliament Supply

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, The Treasurer, Sir John Forrest, moved for the month's supply totalling…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 3

In the Senate, yesterday. The Minister for Defence moved that during the remainder of the session Government business take precedence…

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Home Rule Problem. Ministerial Attitude. No General Election. London, Nov. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 5

speaking at the Liberal Congress at Leeds, Mr. Asquith referred to Home Rule. He reiterated the proposals of the Government with regard to the bill, as outlined in…

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Catholic Federation Questions. Candidates' Answers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 12

The Catholic Federation of N.S.W. recently issued a list of questions to candidates at the coming elections. Circulars containing the questions were sent to every…

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Election Campaign. Major Nicholson at the Town Hall. What He Has Done Foe the Electorate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 9

Major C. E. Nicholson, the Liberal member for Maitland, opened his campaign at the Town Hall last week, when he addressed a crowded and enthusiastic meeting of…

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Imperial Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 December 1913 · page 2

Parliament will meet during the week commencing January 18, when resolution of the House of Lords will be introduced. An autumn…

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Home Rule Question. Mr. Asquith's Speech. Demand for an Election. London. Nov. 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 December 1913 · page 5

The Unionist newspapers gravely view Mr. Ashquith's "full steam ahead" speech on the question at Leeds the other night. Mr. Bonar Law, M.P., leader of the…

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Polling Places

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1913 · page 5

The polling places for the Maitland electorate on Saturday will be:—Bishop's Bridge, Bolwarra, Dunkenfield, East Greta East Maitland. Gosforth. Hexham,…

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Political. the Polling

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1913 · page 5

Polling for the State elections takes place on Saturday next. The polling booths will be open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m…

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