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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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N.s.w. Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

"Official Labor's programme was entirely devoid of initiative, thought, knowledge or political ability, he patty went to the polls trusting to its label…

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The New State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

When the second ballots were concluded at the last State elections the Labour party was returned to power with a good working majority; now that these second…

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British Parliament's Congratulations. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 7

A resolution relating to the intervention of the United States will be moved to-morrow (Wednesday), and will be proposed by Mr. Lloyd George and seconded by Mr. Asquith…

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Prolonging British Parliament. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 7

In the House of Commons, Mr. A. Bonar Law moved the second reading of the Bill prolonging the life of Parliament, until November 30. He said that it would be a…

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Mr. Brookfield's Utterances. South Australian, Parliament's Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 3

The Acting State Premier (Mr. Fuller), has received the following letter from the secretary of the Joint House Committee of the South Australian Parliament:—"I" am…

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The Federal Elections. Cor. W. M. Fleming's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

Corp. W. M. Fleming, the selected National candidate for Robertson, for the House of Representatives in the coming. Federal election, addressed…

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N.s.w. Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 5

"Official Labor's programme was entirely devoid of initiative, thought, knowledge or political ability, he party went to the polls trusting to its label,…

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The Federal Elections. Address by Mr. W. M. Fleming at Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

Corporal W. M. Fleming, tho selected National candidate for Robertson for the House of Representatives in the coming Federal election, addressed a public…

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Mr. H. E. Pratten, Senate Candidate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 8

There is an especial reason for inviting country people, primary producers, and others to vote for and support in every possible way the candidature of Mr. H. E. Pratten, one…

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MR H. E. PRATTEN. Senate Candidate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 6

There is an eapecial reason for inviting country people, primary producers, and others to vote for and support in every possible way the candidature of…

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The Senate Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

Especial attention is most advisedly being called to the necessity for as large a poll of electors as possible for the forthcoming Federal elections, particularly with regard…

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Federal Elections. Hunter Electorate. Address by Hon. W. A. Watt

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

In St. Paul's Parish Hall on Saturday evening addresses were delivered by Hon. W. A. Watt, Federal Minister for Works and Railways, and Mr. J. Boyd, a Victorian…

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The Federate Elections Mr. M. Charlton at Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. M. Charlton, the Labour [?] Hunter, addressed electors of Cessnock of Friday evening. Mr. M. Baillie presided. Mr. Charlton spoke for upwards of an hour, his address [?]…

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The Federal Elections

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

Last night, Mrs. Seery, the selected Labor candidate, addressed a well-attended meeting here, in the Skating R[?]k, and her remarks were…

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Senator Candidates' Sons

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 3

During her address on Saturday night, Mrs. Seery claimed special credit for the Labour Senate candidates because they have sons fighting at the front, and implied that…

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Questions for Candidates. (To the Editor of the Chronicle)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 4

Sir,—All National and Labor candidates profess the utmost anxiety to "win the war." Both Mr. Hughes and Mr. Tudor have expressed their loyalty on this point…

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The Federal Election. Corp. Fleming's Address

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

Addressing ths electors in the School of Arts' on Thursday night last (the Mayor presiding) Corp. Fleming said that when he stood…

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Muswellbrook Letter. the Federal Election. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 6

Mrs. Seery, the selected Labour candidate for Robertson in the coming Federal elec-tion, addressed a meeting of Muswellbrook electors last. The Mayor (Alderman Tindale)…

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The Upper House. Chosen Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 7

The Sydney "Sun" states that the follow-ing are among those chosen by the Govern-ment for appointment to the Legislative Council, and that the appointments await…

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The Federal Elections. Hunter Electorate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 5

Messrs. William Brennan and Waiter. F. O'Hearn are announced to address the electors In support of Mr. Matthew Chariton's candidature at [?] to-morrow…

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