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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Government's Attitude. Acting-premier's in Parliament. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly, in reply to a letter from the Secretary of the Labor Council, dealing with the resolution passed by the unions…

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East Clare Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 5

"I am out for complete and absolute independence."—Mr. de Valera (Sinn Fein returned). "Mr. de Valera comanded a district…

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Question in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 16

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

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State Parliament No-confluence Vote Defeated

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 3

At midnight on Wednesday the Legislative Assembly divided on Mr Storey's no-confidence amendment, which was defeated by 46 votes to 25…

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East Claiie Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 5

"I am out for complete and absolute independence."—Mr. de Valora (Sinn Fein, returned). "Mr. de Valera comandod a district…

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Macquarie State Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 2

The election to fill the vacancy cause by the death of Mr. Thrower took place on Saturday, and resulted: McGirr (Labor) 3515; McLeod…

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Macquarie By-election. Labour Wins

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 14

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 Lobour candidate,…

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China for War. Parliament Passes Bill. Vancouver

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 6

Reuter's Pekin correspondent cables that a bill to declare war against Germany has passed the Chinese Parliament, and only awaits the President's signature…

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Questions in Parliament Acting Premier Emphatic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 4

Before the ordinary business of the Legislative Assembly was entered upon yesterday afternoon, a number of questions relating to the strike were asked. Mr. J. Storey, leader…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Millen, Vice-President of the Council, informed Senator Fairbairn (Vic.) that in response to a circular form Mr. J. C…

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Questions in Parliament the Proclamation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Dooley asked Mr. Fuller, Acting Premier, if he were aware that the proclamation is sued by him had been accepted by most…

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Greece. Venizelist Parliament Meets. London, Wednesday Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 6

The first sitting of the Venizelist Parliament, which was dissolved by Constantine on May 31, 1915 has been held at Athens…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 3

In the Houses yesterday. The debate on the War Time Profits Tax Bill was resumed. Mr Tudor (Vic.) said he would move…

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China for War. Parliament Passes Bill. Vancouver

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 13

Reuter's Pekin correspondent cables that a bill to declare war against Germany has passed the Chinese Parliament, and only awaits the President's signature…

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Federal Precautions. Demonstrations at Parliament House

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 4

In view of the intention of women socialists to demonstrate at the Federal Parliament House, a regulation was last night issued under the War Pree[?]tins Act forbidding all…

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The Strike Debate in Parliament. Object of Card System. Economic Working of Railways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Fuller; the Acting-Premier, made thte following statement with regard to the strike:—The returns so far to hand show that 102 men…

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Canadian Elections. Soldiers' Votes. Woman's Franchise. Vancouver

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 4

In the Canadian House of Commons, the Minister for Justice introduced a bill to-day providing for taking n vote of Canadians in khaki at the coming general elections. All…

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Sfederal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator pratten drew attention to the statement describing one cause of the strike as the, domination of .secret agents of…

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State Parliament Strike Discussion. Mr Storey Attacks Chief Commissioner. Reply by Mr Beeby

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr John Storey, leader of the Opposition, said the Acting-Premier's…

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Questions in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Oakes asked Mr. Fuller, Acting premier,if he was aware that all foodstuffs carried on' the railways had been declared black, and at…

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