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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

435 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 22

State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Council. Mr. Fitzgerald, Vice-President of the Executive Council informed the House that the Premier had received the resignations…

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Parliament. Probable No Confidence Motion

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

It is understood that as soon as the House of Representatives meets the members of that section of the Labour party which has broken away from the…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. A.G. F. James was stated to be likely to be Minister for Education in the National Cabinet; but, though pressed by both sides to take the portfolio,…

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Muswellbrook Letter. Language in Parliament. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

One would think that public men, and particularly those occupying the position of law-makers, would ever strive to be dignified in action and utterance; that they would learn…

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Life of Parliament. Protest Against Prolongation. "The Wretched Coalition."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

A big citizens' demonstration was held in the Town Hall, Sydney, last night to protest against the prolongation of the State Parliament…

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Federal Situation. Parliament to Meet on 29th Inst. Strength of Parties

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) yesterday introduced his new Ministers to the permanent heads collectively. In a short speech he said that he know there had been a good…

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Turkish Parliament. Sultan's Speech Amsterdam

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 5

A telegram from Constantinople states that the Sultan of Turkey, in his speech at the opening of Parliament, said:— "All our Allies are mutually assisting each other to obtain…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. In the Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

Mr. G. S. Beeby Minister for Labour and industry in the new Ministry was sworn in as a member of the Legislative Souncil, and took his seat…

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Life of Parliament. Bill to Prolong. Opposition Hints Sydney. Sydney, Friday The Opposition last night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 4

[?] stone walled the proposal to introduce Bill to prolong the life of Parliament as matter of urgency, but the motion was…

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By-election for West Cork. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 5

The by-election for west Cor, caused by the death of Mr. J. Gllihoely (Ind. Nat.) resulted as follows:— O'Leary (Redmondite) 1869…

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Forthcoming Shire Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. G. E. Edwards, of Sawyer's Gully, will be a candidate for B riding of the Gessnock shire at next elections. It is questionable if there is…

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State Parliament. The Cabinet Changes

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Mr Holman, the Premier, made an announcement of the changes in the…

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Prolongation of Parliament. Meeting in Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 8

A big citizens' demonstration was held in the Town Hall, Sydney, on Wednesday night to protest against the prolongation of the State Parliament. The…

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Prolonging Parliament. Bill Before Assembly. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 6

A bill to prolong Parliament has been introduced in the Assembly; The House, is still sitting. The gag is being frequently applied…

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Parliament to Meet on 29th Inst. Strength of Parties

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 5

Mr. Hughes (Prime Minister) on Wednesday introduced his now Ministers to the permanent heads collectively. In a short speech he said that he know there had been a good…

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Federal Situation Parliament to Meet on 29th INST. Strength of Parties

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr Hughes) on Wednesday introduced his new Ministers to the permanent heads collectively. In a short speech he said that he…

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Life of Parliament. Mr. Holman Replies to Criticism "I Am Now Free."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 5

In an impassioned speech in the Assembley. Mr. Holman last night replied to the voulume of criticism that had been levelled against him and his Government during the debate…

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Northcliff Not a Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 6

One of the many press tips for the Food Controller is Lord Northcliffe. In an interview, however, he said that under no circumstances would he associate himself with 23…

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Presidential Candidates with Their Wives. The top picture shown is Preside in Wilson and his wife

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 7

Judge Hughes and his wife…

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Election of President. Jubilant Democrats. Recounts Already Demanded. New York, Thursday evening

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 7

With both the Republicans and the Democrats taking steps to force recounts in several close States, the indications to-night pointed to possible considerable delay in…

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