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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Federal Election To-day's Polling

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 6

The Federal elections for the Senate and House of Representatives will take place to-day. The polls will he open from 8 o'clock in the morning until 8…

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To-day's Polling

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 5

Voting locally was carried out quietly to-day. Polling booths in West Maitland were situated at St. Paul's Parish Hall in Hunter-street, and at the Courthouse. There…

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Italy. Opening of Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 12

After the Socialists had departed after the opening of the Italian Parliament a striking ovation broke out in the Chamber of Deputies. Their Majesties were…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 4

In the Council yesterday the Far Drought Relief Bill was taken through committee with amendments, and read a time…

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Debate in Parliament. Vancouver, Dec. 5

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 12

A message from London states that in the House of Commons Mr. Malone asked whether suitable reparation would be given Father O'Donnell in connection with his…

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The Federal Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 2

To-day (Saturday) the electors of the Commonwealth are called upon to choose the men whom they wish to represent them in the Federal…

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House of Commons. Another Lady Candidate. London, December 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 13

The Ashton Conservative Union has invited Lady Beaverbrook to contest the constituency of Ormskutz, S.W. Lewes, vacated by Hon. A. Stanley. The lady is…

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In Martin Place Lively Election Meeting. Speakers Heckled by Crowd. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 6

Martin Place was densely crowded at midday to-day, when meetings of the National, Labor, and Soldiers' parties were hold…

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Federal Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 6

Whether the weather be wet or dry, be sure YOU record YOUR vote to-day thus:—…

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The Federal Elections. Results of Polling. Labour Gains Ground. But Nationalists Lead

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

The results of the polling for the Federal elections on Saturday, so far as the counting, has proceeded, are given below. Many returns are incomplete, and in some cases the…

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Local and General News. Federal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 December 1919 · page 4

Mr. M. Charlton, M.H.R., will return thanks to the electors of the Hunter tomorrow (Tuesday) night, at 8 o'clock, from the balcony of the Angel Inn…

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Polling Booth Destroyed

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 December 1919 · page 1

Information was received by the Maitland police on Friday that a dwelling at Topi Topi, near Bungwall, which was rented by the Public Instruction…

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The Elections. Mr. Eleming's Good Lead for Robertson. Polling in Scone

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 December 1919 · page 2

There was a marked absence of the old-time enthusiasm and fervour in town on Saurday last when the vote for the Fedeal elections…

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The Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 December 1919 · page 4

Although the destination of a number of seats in the House of Representatives in still in doubt, and in some cases is likely to be for several days yet, the general…

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Telegraphic News the Elections. Sydney, Thurs. 1.30 p.m

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 December 1919 · page 2

With the exception of a slight variation, there is no material alteration so far as the figures for the House of Representatives are…

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Federal Elections Voting in Singleton. a Quiet Day

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 December 1919 · page 2

There was no exception in the case of Singleton as regards the marked apathy reported as general elsewhere concerning the Federal elections. Indeed much…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1919 · page 3

Mr. Robertson asked the Premier if he would pay the increases in salaries to civil servants before the Christmas holidays? If so, would it be on a percentage basis?…

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The Federal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 17 December 1919 · page 2

The polling for the Federal election here on Saturday last proceeded very quietly. The polling booth was at the Courthouse, and the…

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Muswellbrook Le[?] the Elections Muswel[?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1919 · page 4

No enthusiasm was shown [?] election proceedings on Saturday [?] electors throughout the day [?] the polling place without [?]…

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Federal Elections. Nationalists Leading. Farmers' Party

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1919 · page 5

The Counting of votes yesterday for the House of Representatives candidates did not materially alter what appears to be the state of parties…

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