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Politics & elections, 1913

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Demand for an Election. London, Nov. 29

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 2

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

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Home Role Problem. No General Election. London, Nov. 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 2

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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The Election Returns

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 4

As the poll to-day does not close until 7 p.m., it will naturally be some time before any returns at all indicative of the ultimate result are…

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Farmers and Settlers' Candidate. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 6

Sir,—At a meeting held by Mr. Hewitt the Country party candidate, a few nights ago, he is reported to have said "Yes" in answer to questions put to…

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The State Elections the Polling. Indecisive Result. Parties Equal. Liberal 45, Labour 45. Second Ballots Will Turn the Scale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 December 1913 · page 5

The elections on Saturday according to the last available returns have proved very indecisive so far as the relative strength of parties are concerned, the position at…

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West Maitland Election. Candidates' Addresses

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 December 1913 · page 6

When all the result had been received except those from Homeville, the big crowd that had gathered opposite the "Mercury" office was addressed form the balcony of…

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The Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 December 1913 · page 4

Electoral returns, at time of writing, are too incomplete, and the polling is too close, to admit of any trustworthy forecast being made, but it looks as though the country…

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The Voice of the People Polling in Singleton Mr. Fallick Returned

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 3

Saturday was a busy day in Singleton, and from the time the poll opend in the morning there was a steady stream of voters through the polling booth at…

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South Lanarkshire By-election. "The Progressive Split." London, Dec. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a letter to Mr. Morton, Liberal candidate for the South Lanarkshire by-election, regrets the division of the…

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The State Elections Latest Returns. Liberals Gaining Ground 13 Second Ballots

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 5

According to the latest returns the Liberals are gaining ground, and with the resuits of the second ballots, upon which everything will depend, they may have a…

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The Elections, the Upper Hunter. Mr. Abbott Ahead on First Ballot. Second Ballot Possible

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 2

AFTER music strenuous campaign work on the part of the candidates and their more active supporters, last Saturday was the people's, or rather, the voter's day—…

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The Elections Dates of Second Ballots. Mr Holman Confident. The Latest Figures. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 2

Mr Holman (the Premier) states that despite the threatening legal difficulty in connection with the second ballots, there would be no postponement. The…

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The Elections. Upper Hunter Polling. Mr. Mac Abbott Returned

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 2

Saturday was an ideal summer day, and it was also a busy day here. The Municipal Council thoughtfully had the streets watered early in the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday. Senator M'Coll, Honorary Minister, replying to Senator de Largie (W. A.) said that exclusive of sidings, 65 miles and 40…

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Singleton Letter. the Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 6

The election for Singleton seat in the State Parliament took place on Saturday. As was generally anticipated, Mr. Jas. Fallick, the silting member, carried the…

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The State Elections. Position Still Doubtful. Labour's Lead

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 5

The result of the elections is still in doubt, and though Labour has a slight lead, the counting of the absentee votes, of which a large number has been received in electorates…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1913 · page 4

In the Senate yesterday, Senator M'Dougall drew attention to the case of cripplet boy who was brought before the police court for failing to had…

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Mexico. Elections Nullified. Mexico City, Dec. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1913 · page 3

Congress has nullified the recent presidential elections, and has decided that fresh elections shall be held in July. The reason given for nullifying the…

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The State Elections. the Absent Votes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1913 · page 3

The counting of the absent votes in connection with the various electorates in city find country is proceeding, but the process is necessarily slow. The number of…

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State Elections in the Balance. Absent Votes May Alter Position

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 December 1913 · page 2

The result of the State elections still hangs in the balance. Indeed, the final state of parties may be described as being even more doubtful than before,…

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