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Politics & elections, 1921

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Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Council held in the afternoon at 3 p.m., the election of President and Deputy-President, was held. For the…

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Election of Shire President. Cr. T. Johns, the New President

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 5

A special meeting was held on Monday morning last with the object of electing a president for the ensuing term, and the fixing of the presidental…

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State Parliament. Deduction of Members Desired

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 10

At a meeting of the Central Coastal Shires' Association on Monday afternoon the chairman, Councillor Ralston (of Port Stephens Shire Council),…

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Ulster Parliament. Peace Proposals Received. London. Dec. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 3

In the Ulster Parliament to-day, Sir James Craig announced that the Irish peace proposals had just been received, and would be considered…

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Parliament Meets. [?] Lloyd George Cancels Washington Visit. London, Dec. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 3

lord Birkenhead has announced [?] Ireland will be in the same position as Australia, with one reserved. It will lie known as the "Irish…

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Nobel Peace Prize. Proposal of Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 7

The Prime Minister is advised that all proposals of candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize. to be distributed on December 10, 1922, must, in order…

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Canadian Elections. Nidecisive Result Anticipated. Vancouver, Dec. 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 12

The quietest campaigning ever experienced in the history of Canada is ending with a voting result which has everyone guessing. One thing certain…

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Senate Vacancy. Candidates Nominated

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 14

Mr. H. C. M. Garling, who was one of the National candidates for the Senate at the last elections, will be nominated by National party to fill…

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Personation Charge Sequel to Sydney Civic Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 14

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

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Political Crisis. a Strategical Battle. an Election Likely

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 2

There has been no further development in connection with the political situation. The Government's only hope is to…

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Election of Shire President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 6

A special meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council was held an Thursday for the election of president. Councillor A. S. Pankhurst (President)…

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Singleton Letter. Election of Mayor. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 6

A special meeting of the municipal council was hold on Thursday night to elect a Mayor for the ensuing year. After the allowance had been fixed at…

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The Latest. "Labor News'" Views Early Election Imperative. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 4

The "Labor News," the official organ of the A.L.P,. states to-day that it is highly improbable that the Labor Government will be able to carry on, as it is…

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Mayoral Election ALDERMAN J. Searl Chosen

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 5

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the onsuing year. There was a full…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 3

When the Senate met on Saturday, the refusal by the House of Representatives of the Senate's request regarding salaries was considered in…

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Political Situation. Early Election Expected. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 5

An election is looked upon by the rank and file of the State Labour Party as a foregone conclusion. It is likewise regarded as a certainly among…

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The Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 4

Mr. A. S. McDonald, one of the candidates for municipal honours at the municipal election on Saturday next, in an advertisement in this issue…

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State Politics. Election Considered Certain. Sydney, Monday. "Northern Daily Leader" wire

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 2

An election is looked upon by the rank and file of State Labor as a foregone conclusion. It is likewise regarded as a certainty by the majority of Ministers Even…

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General Election Biggest Possibility

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 2

There is still no Speaker, though the Speakership has been hawked about during the week-end. It has been a most unedifying spectacle., All sorts of…

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Parramatta By-Election Mr Pratten Wins

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 2

Mr Pratten (Nationalist)., won the Parramatta election on Saturday by an absolute majority of over 10,000 votes. The voting was as follows:—Pratten…

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