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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Sinn Fein Parliament. Suppressed by Military. London, September 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 September 1919 · page 2

It is officially confirmed that the Dall Errian has been suppressed as a dangerous association. The "Times" correspondent at Dublin…

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Federal Elections. Possibly This Year

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 September 1919 · page 2

"Although circumstances and events provided indications of an early Federal election, the Federal Ministers at present in Sydney are consistently dumb on the subject…

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By-election in Lancashire. London, Sept. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 September 1919 · page 5

In the by-election for the Widnes Division, Lancashire, Mr. Arthur, henderson (Labour) was returned, polling 11, 404 votes in 19,117 polled by Mr. F. M. B. Fisher…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1919 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, in reply to Mr. Match, Mr. Holman, the Premier, said he understood the price of boots and shoes had recently been increased. The…

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Statement in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Mr James, Minister for Labour and Industry, asked Mr Perry for notice of a question about the admission of Germans…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday. Mr. Davies asked the Minister for Labour and Industry if he had seen the report of Judge Curlewis's insulting remarks…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 3

In the House yesterday, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, as a matter of personal explanation, said the figures he should have given in his speech on the Peace Treaty…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday. Mr. Crahame. Minister for Agriculture, made a personal explanation in reference to a statement published in an afternoon…

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Federal Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 5

Mr. Ralston, K.C., has decided to submit himself for selection for the Parkes Federal electorate at present represented by Mr. Bruce Smith…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 2

The following office-bearers were elected:—Presidents Mr. J. A. Jones; Vice-Presidents, Messrs C. Walker J. Croll, A. H. Abbott, H. E. Elliott…

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Federal Parliament. House of Prepresentatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 3

In the House yesterday. Mr. Greene, Minister for Customs, told Mr. Charlton (N.S.W.) that customs regulations were intended to ensure local…

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Sinn Fien Parliament. London, September 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 13

It is officially confirmed that the Dall Errian has been suppressed as a dangerous association. The "Times" correspondent at Dublin…

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The Peace Treaty Before Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 5

A discussion on the Peace Treaty was commenced in both Houses of the Federal Parliament on Wednesday. Mr Hughes said the British…

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Gratuity for Soldiers. Noisy Scene in New Zealand Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 10

There was a noisy scene at Parliament House, Wellington, when 2000 returned soldiers marched to see Mr. Massey, Prime Minister, and other members of…

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Proposed Industrial Parliament O.B.U Turned Down London, Sept 11

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 13

The Trade union Congress passed a resolution, favouring direct taxation of land values in the next Budget, nationalisation of banking and a determined effort to force…

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By-election in Lancashire. London, Sept. 12

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 12

In the by-election for the Widnes Division, Lancashire. Mr. Arthur Henderson (Labour) was returned, polling 11,404 votes to 10,417 Policed by Mr. F. M. B. Fisher…

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Federal Elections Possibly This Year

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 16

Although circumstance and evers indications of an early Fedral election Federal Ministers at present in Sydney commstently dumb on the subject…

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Another By-election. London, September 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 5

The Pontefract by-election resulted in the election of W. Forrest (Conlition Liberal) 9920, J. Burns (Labour) 8445. This means no change in the party representation, but…

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Parkes Federal Seat. Mr Ralston, K.C., a Candidate. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 6

Mr Ralston, K.C., has consented to submit himself for selection as a candidate for the Parkes Federal seat…

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Echuca Seat. Farmers' Candidate Elected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1919 · page 2

Polling in connection with the by-election for the Echuca (Vic.) seat in the House of Representatives, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. A. C. Palmer, took…

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