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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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State Parliament. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 December 1916 · page 2

The State Parliament has prorogued until February 7…

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Parliament Enthusiastic

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 2

The speech of Mr. Lloyd George aroused, the enthusiasm of the members of the House of Commons to white heat, and they…

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Parliament Prorogued. Mr. Cann Resigns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 2

By special "Gazette" notice published yesterday both Houses of the New South Wales Parliament were prorogued till february 6, 1917. There is no likellhood, however, of the…

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Parliament Prorogued. Mr. Cann Resigns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 2

By Special "Gazette" notice published yesterday both Houses of the New South Wales Parliament were prorogued till February 6, 1917. There is no likelihood, however, of the…

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Parliament Enthusiastic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 18

The speech of Mr. Lloyd George roused the enthusiasm of the members of the House of Commons to white heat, and they repeatedly cheered the Prime Minister as…

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Imperial Parliament. The Prorogation. King's Speech. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 5

The King's prorogation speech stated:— Throughout the months that have elapsed since I last addressed you, my navy and army, in conjunction with those of our…

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Imperial Parliament. The Prorogation. King's Speech. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 5

The King's prorogation speech stated:—Throughout the months that have elapsed since I last addressed you, my navy and army, in conjunction with these of our…

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Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 4

The statutory date fixed for the triennial election of councillors for the various shires in the State has been fixed for Saturday, January 27. Particulars of the…

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Municipal Elections Postponed. Shirks Unaffected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 23

The Local Government Department intimates that the Local Government Amending Act makes no alternation in the franchise for shire elections, but alters the municipal…

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Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 4

The statutory date fixed for the triennial election of councillors for the various shires in the State hus been fixed for Saturday, January 27 Particulars of the…

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Bolwarra Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 4

Nomination day for the election of councillors in the Bolwarra Shire has been fixed for Friday, January 12, and nominations must reach the Returning-Officer (Mr. P…

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Shire Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 2

There is a likelihood of there being quite a number of candidates for shire honors in C riding of the Cessnock shire Council. Probably next…

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Imperial Parliament. The Prorogation. King's Speech. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 12

The King's prorogation speech Stated:— Throughout the months that have elapsed since I last addressed you, my navy and army, in conjunction with those of our…

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The Coming Elections. P.L.L. Candidates. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 6

It is noticeable that Messrs Doyle, Evans, Power, and Blakeley and other [?]embers of the P.L.L. cxecutive are included in the names of nominees for…

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Cessnock Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 4

Mr. Jas, R. Scott, J. P., of Cessnock intimates that, in response to numerous requests of friends, he will be a candidate for election for C Riding of the Cesshock Shire…

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