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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Municipal and Shire Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 2

Iu January next all the Aldermen and Sliire Councillors will go out of office and general plections will be held. There will be about 1900…

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The Liberal Candidates

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 2

A very Well attended and enthusiastic meeting of Liberal electors was held in the. Mechanics' Hall on Monday evening to hear addresses from…

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British Parliament. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 12

In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith Prime Minister, announced that the King's gift of £100,000 would be devoted to general war purposes…

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Liquor and State Elections. Alliance Asks Questions of Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 9

The following letter has been forwarded by the New South Wales Alliance to political candidates:—"In connection with the State…

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British Parliament. Duration and Franchise. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 5

Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, speaking in the House of Commons, stated that the [?] proposed to extend the [?] the end of may. The…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 August 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday. The Minister for Works, in reply to a question by Mr. Wade in regard to the papers in connection with the tenders for asbestos sheeting for water and irrigation…

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Victorian Parliament. German Schools

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

In the Victorian Legislative Assembly yesterday, on a motion for adjournment, several members protested strongly against the employment in the electrical branch of…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Fitzpartrick asked the Minister for Agriculture if he was aware of the fact that a number of country Hour mills were…

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Pastures Protection Boards. Discussion in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the abolition of the Paptures Protection Boards was brought up by Mr M'Girr as, a matter of urgency, under…

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Life of Parliament. Will It Be Prolonged?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

The introduction into the British House of Commons of a bill to prolong the life of the Imperial Parliament has revived in Federal political circles the suggestion that the…

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The Greek Elections. Officers Not to Take Fart. (Australian Cable Association.) London. Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

The Greek War Minister has forbidden officers to participate in the election campaign…

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Parliament Adjourns. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 3

In the House of Commons, Mr. Asqu[?] announced that the House would adjourn on Tuesday or Wednesday and reassemble on the tenth of October…

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Business of Parliament Statement by the Premier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 5

The State Cabinet met yesterday, and at conclusion of the meeting. Mr. Holman, the Premier, said that additions to the bills to be submitted this session made it Impossible…

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State Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 6

The meeting announced to be addressed by the Hon. C. G. Wade, M.L.A., at the Town Hall on Tuesday night next, has been postponed in consequence of Mr…

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Shot by Police. Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Mr haynes asked the AttorneyGeneral if his attention had been drawn to the serious particulars of the recent…

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British Parliament. Duratioin and Franchise. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 7

Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, speaking in the House of Commons, stated that the Government proposed to extent the life of Parliament till the end of May. The…

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Date of Greek Elections. (Australian Cable Association.) London, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 5

The date of the Greek elections has been fixed for September 25…

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West Australia. Liberals Win By-elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 August 1916 · page 2

The West Australian Ministerial by-election, held on Saturday, was of special significance, especially the contest for Canning, inasmuch as the result meant either that the…

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Greek Election. Martial Law Relaxed. Reuter's Cable. ATHENS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 August 1916 · page 5

The Allies have relaxed martial law during the elections in Greece, permitting of election meeting and press reports, but newspapers are not allowed to attack the…

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The Greek Elections. Postponed Through invasion. Effects of German Intrigue. (Australian Cable Association.) Londan, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 3

The "Morning Post's" correspondent at Athens says that, with the wholesale invasion of Greek Macedomia, all thought of holding the Greek…

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