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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Political Rumours. Early Election Probable. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 5

It is rumoured in political circles that there is a possibility that as soon as the Estimates are disposed of House will go into recess for another…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 7

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Min-ister, in reply to Mr. Charlton (N.S.W.), said that the Government,…

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Ulster's Determination. "No All-ireland Parliament at Present." the Fateful Sixth. London, November 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 5

The Ulster Parliament has opened at Belfast, Sir James Craig, Premier, after describing his conversations with Mr. Lloyd George, said that Ulster…

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Sydney Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 4

Great interest will be taken not only in the metropolis but throughout the State, in the result of to-morrow's municipal elections in…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 6

The legislative Council read the Wild Dog Distribution and the Registration of Stock Brands Bill yesterday without debate. The third reading of…

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The Latest. Ulster Parliament Meets. Sib James Craig's Statement. All Ireland Parliament Rejected. (Reuters Cables.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 2

The Ulster Parliament has opened at Belfast. Sir James Craig, after describing his conversations with Mr Lloyd George,…

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Senate Vacancy. a Progressive Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. Hunt, M.L.C., it is stated, will contest the Senate vacancy. in the interests of the Progressive party. The other candidates are Mr. Grant…

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Parramatta Nominations Four Party Candidate (By Telegraph. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 2

Nominations for the Parramatta seat closed to-day. The candidates were:—Herbert EdWard Pratten (Nationalist), Albert…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, the Agriculture Seeds Hill and the Land and Valuation Court Bill were read a third time…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday. Senator Foll (Q.) asked if the Government was aware that many returned soldiers were talking of abandoning their farms…

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Ulster Parliament Meets. Sir James Craig's Statement. All Ireland Parliament Rejected. London, Tues. Night

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 4

The Ulster Parliament has opened at Belfast. Sir James Craig, after describing his conversations with Mr. Lloyd…

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CITY ElECTIONS. Rout of Labor Candidate. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 2

The City Council elections, held yesterday, resulted in a rout of the Labor candidates. The position of the parties is: Civic Reform, 15;…

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Personation Charge Sequel to Sydney Civic Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 7

Thomas Illinois Brown, 26, was charged at the Central Police Court. Sydney, with voting at the Albion-street polling booth, in Flinders…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly in committee yesterday gave further consideration to the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections (Amendment) Bill…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday. Senator Lynch said that the Senate was overlooked when arrangements were made for speakers at the…

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Edmund Burke. Example for Members of Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 6

One hundred and (wenty-four years ago—on July 9, 1797—Edmund Burke, who has been described as our "greatest man since Milton," died in his…

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Ulster's Determination. "No All-ireland Parliament at Present." the Fateful Sixth. London, November 29

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 2

The Ulster Parliament has opened at Belfast, Sir James Craig, Premier, after describing his conversations with Mr. Lloyd George, said that Ulster…

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Senate Vacancy. a Progressive Candidate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 8

Mr. Hunt, M.L.C., it is stated, will contest the Senate vacancy, in the interests of the Progressive party. The other candidates are Mr. Grant…

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Political Rumours. Early Election Probable. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 16

It is rumoured in political circles that there is a possibility that as soon as the Estimates are disposed of House will go into recess for another…

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Sydney City Elections Victory for Civic Reform Party

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 3

Great interest was centred in the city elections, which took place on Thursday. Labor has ruled or misruled for the past three years with a majority of…

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