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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Milieu presented a petition from 2600 residents of Victoria, praying for further consideration of the Referendum Bills…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 July 1915 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, The debate on the constitutional alteration bills was resumed. Senator Keating (Tas.) said he did not…

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Official Despatches. Questions in Parliament. London, July 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 July 1915 · page 5

In the House of Commons Mr. Ronald M'Neill has given notice of his intention to ask the Government why the nows that the Germans recaptured Hill 60 on May 5…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday. A resolution affirming the expediency of introducing a bill to vest the Randwick Asylum in the Government as a home for…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1915 · page 2

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Russell, honary Minister, gave notice of his intention to move for leave to introduce a bill to provide for compulsory…

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Candidates for Bursaries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1915 · page 4

At a meeting of the Bursary Endowment Board, it was decided that, in order to be considered for bursaries at High Schools or registered secondary schools candidates must…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 July 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, A further batch of petitions was presented by members on both sides of the House protesting against the franchise clause of the Local Government…

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Letter to the Editor. "Parliament and the Member for Maitland."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 July 1915 · page 3

Sir.—In responding to the toast of "Parliament" at the anniversary celebration of the Loyal Orange Lodge in the School of Arts in Monday evening last L[?]-Colonel…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 July 1915 · page 2

"In the Senate yesterday, Senator Millen asked, in connection with the return of the soldiers, whether steps would be taken to differentiate between those…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 2

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, at the invitation of Senator Millen made a statement outlining what had been done in regard…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Attorney-General if it was a fact that some of the butter imported from America was unwholesome,…

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Nothing But the War Municipal Elections Postponed. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 5

A Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons, postponing municipal elections for a year. The prepared of this year's register has been abandoned, effecting…

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Parliament Adjourns. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 5

Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons that he declines to shorten the period of adjournment. as requested, and the House rises on Wednesday to reassemble…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 3

Mr. Cann, Minister for Works, informed Mr. Wade that in all probability a temporary appointment would be made on the following day to fill the vacancy on the…

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The Very Latest. Parliament Adjourns. Prime Minister on the Situation. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 5

Mr. Asquith, prime Minister, upon moving the adjournment of the House until the 14th September, said that the success of the war loan done as much as anything to…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Gardiner, Vice-president of the Executive Council, informed Senator Mullun (Q.) that the matter of charging 5/ to a…

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British Parliament. Adjournment. Mr. Asquith's Speech. London, July 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 6

The House of Commons this evening was crowded in anticipation of an historic resume of the war. Mr. Asquith, however, after justifying the adjournment on the…

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The Clarence Seat. Three Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 8

The following nominations were received yesterday for the Clarence seat, rendered vacant by the death of the sitting member, Mr. McFarlane, election day being…

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No Early General Election in Britain

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 31 July 1915 · page 2

The House of Lords passed the Elections Bill. The Earl of Crewe said the possibilities of an early general election were remote Special arrangements…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 August 1915 · page 2

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, informed Senator Millen that he would have inquiries made into the allegation that 200…

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