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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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British Parliament. Newspaper Comments. London, Dec. 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 13

The "Manchester Guardian" says that Mr. Asquith's speech burked the real issues. The success was purely rhetorical. The "Evening News" says the Government…

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Early General Election Forecasted. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 13

The London "Weekly Despatch" alleges that as Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister will not tolerate any idea of compromise with regard to his compulsion pledge, and as the…

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The Very Latest. Sir George Reid. Parliamentary Candidate. London. Jan. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 5

Sir George H. Reid (who retires from the position of High Commissioner of the Commonwealth shortly) has been chosen asthe Unionist candidate for Saint George's,…

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Interview with Candidate. No Party Politics

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 5

Sir George Reid, on being interviewed, stated that the Unionist Association had invited him to become a candidate for St. George's, Hanover Square, which was one…

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London By-election. Widespread Interest. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 5

The by-election for St. George's, Hanover Square, has been brought about by the elevation to the peerage of Sir A. Henderson (Liberal Unionist), who has held the seat…

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Parliament Bill. Debate in the Lords

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

In the House of Lords the Marquis of Crowe (President of the Council), introducing the Parliament and Registration Bill, said it was based on the principle that a…

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Candidate's Address

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

Sir George Reid, in opening his election campaign, stated he highly appreciated the compliment of the invitation to stand as a candidate for one of the premier…

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Sir George Reid. Unionist Candidate for House of Commons

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 7

London, Thursday.—Sir George H. Reid (who retires from the position of High Commissioner of the Commonwealth shortly) has been chosen as the…

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Election of Mayor

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of the local Municipal Council, on Tuesday, it i was decided that a special meeting be called at an early date for the purpose of electing…

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Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 6
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Two extraordinary vacancies having occurred in the East Maitland Municipal Council through the resignation of Aldermen Cole and Stuart, Friday next, 21st instant, has been appointed…

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Parliament Bill. Debate in the Lords

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 12

In the House of Lords the Marquis of Crewe (President of the Council), introducing the Parliament and Registration Bill, said it was based on the principle that a…

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Sir George Reid. Parliamentary Candidate. London, Jan. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 10

Sir George H. Reid (who retires from the position of High Commissioner of the Commonwealth shortly) has been chosen as the Unionist candidate for Saint George's,…

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Interview with Candidate. No Party Politics

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 10

Sir George Reid, on being interviewed, stated that the Unionist Association had invited him to become a candidate for St. George's, Hanover Square, which was one…

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The Aldermanic Election. To the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

Sir,—I was somewhat disappointed on Saturday last, after journeying 10 miles to the Wallarobba Shire Council office in Dungog, to…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

On Saturday evening the result of the poll for the election of a candidate to fill the vacancy in the Council, was…

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By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 6

The by-election for the Mi[?] End Division [?] Tower Hamlets [?]t rendered va[?] by the elevation of the Hon. H. L. [?]son to the peerage on the death of his…

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The Parramatta Election

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 2

Mr Wade, addressing a meeting at Parramatta on behalf of the Liberal candidate, gave an undertaking that if the Liberals were returned to power…

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Empire Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 5

Sir element Kinloch Cooke (Unionist) asked Mr. Bonar Law is he would consider the advisability of discussing questions of emigration and immigration with Mr…

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No War Statement. Before Parliament Adjourns

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 6

London, Thursday Night.—Mr Lloyd George stated in the House of Commons that- Mr Asquith would be unable to make a statement regarding the…

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