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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 3

The first business introduced by the Government to the Legislative Assembly last night was the Parliamentary Elections (Casual Vacancies) Bill…

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Justice Higgins Resigning Federal Parliament's Interference. The Only Course

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 1

In the Federal Arbitration Court, Melbourne, Mr Justice Higgins, announced his intention of resigning when the case in which he is now adjudicating is…

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The New Land Bill. to Break Up Large Estates. Debate in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 2

An explanation of the new land bill (large Holdings Subdivision Bill) was made in the Legislative Assembly by the Minister for Lands…

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Extra Sitting Day to Close Parliament Before Xmas. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 2

The State Cabinet decided to-day, with a view to closing the present session of Parliament before Christmas, to ask the House for an extra sitting day. Friday…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald moved the following resolution: "That in the opinion of the House (a) the present hostile…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 3

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, informed Mr. Makin (S.A.), that he hoped to see a bill introduced…

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Municipal Election. East Maitland Council Vacancy. Three Nominations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 4

To-day, at noon, the returning officer (Mr. H. Emmett Harden) who was appointed to conduct the election for an alderman to fill the vacancy in the…

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U. S. A. ELECTIONS. (Published by arrangement). A Wot and Dry Fight. League of Nations Ignored

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 4

Campaig[?]ng in connection with the Congressional elections, which, takes place in America very shortly, is now in full swing. Although both Democrats and Republicans…

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The Vicorian Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 1

The Victorian elections reveal further gains by the Country party. This is a wholesome sign. Another encouraging indication is the voting…

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Victorian Elections. Honorary Minister Defeated

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 4

Returns received during the weekend indicate the defeat of Mr. T. Tunnecliffe, the retiring Labour member for Eaglebawk, by…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1920 · page 6

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, informed Mr. Charlton (N.S.W.) that adequate counsel would be…

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The New Land Bill. to Break Up Large Estates. Debate in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1920 · page 5

An explanation of the new land bill (Large Holdings Subdivision Bill) was made in the Legislative Assembly by the Minister for Lands…

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Presidential Election Harding the Favourite. Vancouver, October 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1920 · page 5

The "New York Herald" predicts the election of Senator Harding with an overwhelming majority. This view is pretty generally shared for…

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Victorian Elections Honorary Minister Defeated

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1920 · page 5

Returns received during the weekend indicate the defeat of Mr. T. Tunnecliffe, the retiring Labour member for Eaglehawk, by Mr. A. A…

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Victorian Elections. Farmers Gain Seats

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1920 · page 9

Two changes have resulted from Friday's counting of votes in the Victorian elections. In Collingwood Mr. Hannah, who…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 3

When the legislative Assembly met yesterday,Mr. M'Tiernan, the Attorney-General, and Dr. Arthur presented petition…

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English Municipal Elections. Labour's Thousand. London, Nov. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 5

Considerable interest is being manifested in the municipal elections in the provinces, which occur to-day. A feature thereof is the…

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Municipal Elections. Labour Defeats. London, November 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 5

An analysis of returns from yesterday's municipal contests indicate that Labour's bid for municipal control has been badly defeated. The figures for…

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Poitrel and Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 2

During "question time" in the State Assembly on Tuesday Mr Swiney asked: Is it a fact that the Chief Secretary has received a wire from Mr Storey that…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday Senator Pearse, the Minister for Defence, gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill relating to air navigation…

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