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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 8

The State Parliament, which is by far the most costly of the Inflictions which we have to endure, assembles to-day. There is to be no further…

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State Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 2

The now State Parliament was re-opened on Tuesday last by the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir William Cullen, Chief Justice. The galleries were…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, senator Millen, Vice-President of the Executive Council, informed Senator Maughan (Q.) that the Government of New South…

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Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 2

The second session of the New Parliament of New South "Wales was opened by the Lieutenant Governor, Sir William Cullen on Tuesday, 17th…

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Canadian Parliament. Vancouver

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 2

An Ottawa message states that amendment to the extension of Parliament motion was defeated the Government majority being 17…

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Opposition Parliament. Fizzles Out

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 5

Reuter's correspondent at Madrid reports that the Minister of the Interior, states that the Governor of Barchlona dissolved the Catlalunin Parliament which after vain efforts at…

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State Parliament No-confidence Motion

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesdey night, Mr J. Storey, leader of the Opposition, launched his no-confidence motion in a speech which lasted…

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Spanish Crisis. an Opposition Parliament. London, Thursday Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 5

A threatening situation is developing in Spain Many Republican deputies are proceeding to Barcelona where despite the Government's warning, preparations are…

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By Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 5

The "Daily News" states that Sir Eric Geddes First lord of the Admiralty, will be a candidate for cambridge, Mr. Almeric Paget retiring. The Hon. R. Erskine,…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, A bill to repeal the Daylight Saving Act was read a first time, and also a bill relating to wheat storage…

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State Parliament No-confidence Debate

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, The debate on the Address m Reply to the Lieutenant-Governor's speech,…

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British Parliament Recapture of Guns at Kut. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 July 1917 · page 3

In the House of Commons, Mr M'Pherson, in reply to Mr Peto, aid that when Kut surrendered! 35 guns were rendered useless and thrown into…

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Questi0n in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 6

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr.M.P. Considine, member for the Barrier, asked the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) without notice:— "What is the reason that…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1917 · page 2

In the senate yesterday,It was decided by 18 votes to z6 not to insist on amendments in the Unlawful Associa-tions Bill…

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Opposition Parliament. Fizzles Out

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 13

Reuter's correspondent at Madrid reports that the Minister of the Interior, states that the Governor of Barcelona dissolved the Catalanin Parliament, which after vain efforts at…

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Spanish Crisis. an Opposition Parliament. London, Thursday Night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 13

A threatening situation is developing in Spain. Many Republican deputies are proceeding to Barcelona, where despite the Government's warning, preparations are proceeding for the establishment of an…

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By-elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1917 · page 13

The "Daily News" states that Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the Admiralty, will be a candidate for Cambridge. Mr. Almeric Paget retiring. The Hon R. Erskine,…

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Macquarie By-election Labour Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 July 1917 · page 2

The by-election for Macquarie, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. t. H. Thrower, took place yesterday, and resulted in a substantial win for the Labour candidate…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Perry asked the Acting Premier if the would raproaont to the Prime Minister the undesirability of one Jim Larkin being…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 August 1917 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Newland (Tas.) wished to know if it was intended to introduce legislation to prevent the raising of rents by landlords to…

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