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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Fedreal Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 October 1919 · page 6

An advertisement, from the National Association, appearing in this issue, invites nominations for candidates in connection with the next Federal general…

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French Elections. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Paris, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 October 1919 · page 6

The Senatorial elections have been fixed for 11th Jannary, and the Presidential election for February 3…

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Cup Candidates. Track Work in Melbourne, Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 October 1919 · page 5

Out look sprinted half a mile in 51sec. at Flemington this morning. At Caulfield, Surveyor, assisted for a few furlongs by Lady Dalla, and brought home…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 October 1919 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, The Registration of Successory Trusts Bill, dealing with trusts of religious, educational or charitable purposes, or any…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1919 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, the Local Government Bill was further considered in Committee. Further amendments were gareed to and…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Electoral Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1919 · page 3

In the-Senate Senator Russell, vice-president of the Executive Council, informed Senator Keating (Tas.) that the Government was considering the question of the…

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Unfair Prices. Bill Submitted to Queensland Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1919 · page 8

The principles of the bill to make provision against the charging of unfair prices 10. certain commodities were explained by the Minister for Justice Mr. Larcombe in the…

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German Municipal Elections. the Woman's Vote

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1919 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Cologue reports that the voting at the German Municipal Election so far supports the contention that women will exerts a moderating…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, In reply to Mr. Manning, who asked if, in view of the conditions in the country owing to the drought, the Government…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Gratuities to Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 6

In Die Senate, Senator Russell, Vice-president, of the Executive Council, Informed Senator Needham (W.A.) Hint the Commission to…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 6

In the Senate, Senator Russell, Vie-president of the Executive Council, informed Senator O'Loughlin (S.A.) that he would inquire as to when Lord Jellicoe's report would…

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Unfair Prices. Bill Submitted to Queensland Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 4

The principles of the bill to make provision against the charging of unfair prices for certain commodities were explained by the Minister for Justice, Mr. Larcombe in the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Maintenance of Children Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly, in answer to Mr. Mutch, who asked for particulars concerning the recent races at Randwick, also if the women relatives of Ministers…

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A Japanese Tender Accepted by State Government. Objections in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 1

A debate took place in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday afternoon, extending into the evening sitting, on a motion for adjournment by Mr…

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The Federal Arena. Elections and Referendums. Melbourne, Oct. 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 10

On Tuesday Ministerialists screwed their courage to the sticking point, and decided that elections and referendums shall be as early in December as possible. The…

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Federal Elections December 13 Fixed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 1

The Federal elections have been definitely fixed to take place on December 1b, and nominations will close on November 14. This was announced in…

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Singleton Cricket Club General Meeting. Election of Officers. Proposed Memorial to Late Mr Ernest Capp

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 8

A general meeting of members of Singleton Cricket Club was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday evening. Present: Mr A. B. Shaw…

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Cup Candidates. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 October 1919 · page 5

All the Melbourne Cup candidates trained at Caulfield, and who raced on Saturday. were on the tracks this morning, looking none the worse for their efforts…

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State,motor Cars Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 1

Mr Mutch asked the Premier in the Legislative Assembly how many Government motor cars conveyed passengers to or from Randwick racecourse on…

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Wireless Telephony. Parliament Talk with Aeroplanes. "New Marvel in Progress of Science

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 1

Major-General Seely, Under-Secretary for Air, acted as showman at the House of Commons for the most marvellous "turn" ever staged at even that most…

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