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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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The Late Election. Mr. Holman's Analysis

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 4

"It is not at all an unsatisfactory, result," said the Premier (Mr. Holman) on Tuesday night. "Compared with the figures of the last…

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State Parliament. Governor's Speech. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 5

The State Parliament was opened at noon by Sir Walter Davidson. The Governor's speech stated that the first measure would be a bill for…

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State Parliament Opening of Session Proposed Legislation

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 6

The State Parliament was opened on Wednesday at noon by Sir Walter Davidson, with the customary ceremonies…

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Upper Hunter By-election. Nationalist Wins. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 9

The proceedings in connection with the election of a candidate to succeed Mr. Macartney Abbott in the representation of the Upper Hunter were conducted very…

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Federal Parliament. House Op Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 June 1918 · page 2

In the House on Saturday. Mr. Fowler (W.A.) drew attention to the prosection of an officer of the Navy Department for being in possession of documents…

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Report to Parliament. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 June 1918 · page 5

Reuter's Rome correspondent states that Senor Orlando has informed the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, that the Supreme Commend at 8 p.m. On Saturday reported as…

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The War League of Nations. Labour Minister's Views. "Parliament of Man." London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 6

Mr. George Barnes, Labour Minister in the War Cabinet, speaking at Dartford, referred to his proposed conference of the Allies for tho purpose of inaugurating a…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, The new member for the Upper Hunter (Mr. W. Cameron), was sworn in. Mr. Oakes asked the Premier if…

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Our Sydney Letter. Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 6

It is hoped that the senate on the Address in-Reply will be finished this week. The debate will accomplish nothing. It is surprising that…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 2

In the Council yesterday, The Council agreed to the first reading of a bill to amend the Prisons Act of 1899. and fixed the second reading for next…

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The War Position. Mr. Watt to Address State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 2

Mr. Watt, Acting Prime Minister, who will, be in Sydney on Thursday next, will attend the sitting of the Legislative Assembly on that day, and address members on…

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Report to Parliament. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 3

Reuter's Rome correspondent states that Senor Orlando has informed the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, that the Supreme Command at 8 p.m. on Saturday, reported as…

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Upper Hunter Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 2

In reference to the alleged conversation between Mr. Storey and Mr Cameron, Mr. Storey says to the "D. Telegraph":-"Mr. Cameron is…

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The Election-local Figuees

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 2

An analysis of last Saturday's election figures should be highly interesting to local electors, inasmuch as the Scone sub-division again…

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Lively By-election. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 5

Unusual Interval Is being taken in the byelection for Clapham. The coalitionist candidate Harry Green, is opposed by Mr. Hamilton Beamish, a nominee of Mr. Pemberton…

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State Parliament. Question of Supply

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 June 1918 · page 7

There will be only two days Parliament this week, and only the Legislative Assembly will sit on those days—Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday the Government will ask for the…

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British By-election. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 June 1918 · page 4

At the Clapham Parliamentary by-election the figures were:—Geen (Coalitionist) 4512: H. Boaenish (Independent) 3331…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 7

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. James, Minister for Education, gave notice of his Intention to move for the introduction of a bill to register and regulate the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Buckley asked if the Minister for Works and Hallways would place upon the table of the House a return showing names…

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State Parliament. Arbitration Bill. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 5

The Assembly carried the second reading of the Amended Arbitration Bill without division. In committee, the Minister for Labour…

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