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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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Japan's Position. Statement to Parliament. Tokio

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 13

In the Japanese Diet Baron Kato reviewed the events leading up to the war. German men-of-war, he said, were prowling over the Eastern seas menacing commerce,…

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The Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 2

There has not been any material alteration in the position of candidates for the Senate or House of Representatives as a result of the counting of absentee votes…

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Election Figures. Latest Returns. Labour's Lead

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 6

Following are the progress election returns up till a late hour on Wednesday night:—…

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The Federal Election. Hunter Electorate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 10

Mr. Mat Charlton, who has for the third time been elected as the Labour representative for the Hunter in the House of Representatives, returned thanks to his…

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Federal Elections the Latest Figures Position Unchanged

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 September 1914 · page 4

The additional figures that came to hand on Thursday in no way altered the position of the parties. In the House of Representatives the Labor party still…

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Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 September 1914 · page 4

An extraordinary ejection to fill the vacancy in the West Maitland Municipal Council, created by the resignation of Alderman Balley, will be held on Saturday…

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The Elections. Surprise at Werriwa. Labour Win Likely

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 6

The figures which came to hand yesterday with regard to the Werriwa electorate brought a surprise to Mr. Conroy's supporters. From the first couple of days of…

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Federal Elections. The senate. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

Nearly all absent votes have returned Gardinor, Gould; M'Dougall Grant, Millen, Watson, as certain for Senate…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 7

In the Assembly yesterday, The Premier made a statement concerning the proposals of the Government with regard to legislation and the financial and…

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The Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 2

The resignation of the Cook Ministry is the necessary conclusion of the campaign that has just been closed. Among their successors will…

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The Werriwa Election. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 5

Ballot papers for the Werriwa erection give Conroy a lead of 34, but 130 absent votes have yet to be re-counted, while nine ballot papers have been held back for…

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British Parliament. Home Rule Bill

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 1

London, Tuesday Night.—In the House of Commons this afternoon the Prime Minister, Mr. Asquith, when introduction the bill to suspend the…

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The Federal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 4

The official declaration of the poll for the Federal division, at the Hunter was made at the Town Hall at noon to-day by [?] Returning-officer (Mr. Stanley Colman), The…

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The Elections. Surprise at Werriwa. Labour Win Likely. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1914 · page 6

The figures which came to hand yesterday with regard to the Werriwa electorate brought a surprise to Mr. Conroy's supporters. From the first couple of days of…

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Election of Miners' President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 4

The Hebburn Miners' Lodge has nominated Mr. E. Peters for the position of pre­sident of the Colliery Employees' Federa­tion, which position has been rendered…

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Imperial Parliament Prorogued. King's Impassioned Utterance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 23 September 1914 · page 2

The Prime Minister has received the following cable form the High Commissioner's office, London, dated September 18:—…

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State Parliament. the Industrial Position

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 September 1914 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, The Speaker intimated that he had received a communication, from the…

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Federal Elections "Age" Severe Criticism. a Monstrous Miscarriage of Justice

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 3

Thus the Melbourne "Age," in summing up the results of the Federal Elections:— "No fair-minded citizens of any…

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Werriwa Election

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 3

There are still three absent votes to count in the Werriwa, election contest, but Mr Lynch, the Laber candidate, has a load of six, amd therefore must…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 September 1914 · page 2

In the council yesterday, The Supply Bill was received from the Legislative Assembly. Dr. Nash said be noticed an amount in…

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