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Politics & elections, 1921

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Bedford By-election. Mr. Kellaway Wins. London, MOnday Nig

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 5

The Bedford by-election refered necessary by the appointment Mr. Kelloway, the sitting member, as post-master-General, resulted:—…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, the commonwealth Public Service Bil;l passed its second reading, and was taken into committee. Progress was reported…

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Air Force Rush of Candidates

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 3

The Australian Air Force has attracted a large number of candidates for enlistment as flying officers, mechanics, and tradesmen, and the Director of Air…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, the Defence Bill was further considered in Committee. Senator Elliott moved an amendment…

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Labour Defeats. New Zealand Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 7

One feature of the New Zealand municipal elections was Labour's setback. In wellington City Council the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday the Defence Bill was further considered in committee. Some discussion took place regarding…

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Ireland. Unionist Leader's Appeal. Lord Derby's Visit. Sinn Fein Parliament. London, April 24

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

Lord Derby's visit to Dublin is arousing speculation. "Freeman's Journal" states that he were tortoise shell spectacles and…

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Aldermanic Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

A vacancy having, occurred in the East Maitland Municipal Council by the resignation of Alderman Joseph Bateman, an extraordinary election to…

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Bedford By-election. Mr. Kellaway Wins. London, Monday Night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

The Bedford by-election rendered necessary by the appointment of Mr. kelleway, the sitting member, as Postmaster-General, resulted:—…

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Revision of Count. South Australian Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 14

A recount of the votes polled in connection with the election for the Albert district of the South Australian House of Assembly was completed on…

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Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 4

Mr. H. A. Stacey announces that he has, at the request of numerous electors, consented to become a candidate for the extraordinary vacancy in…

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Queen of the Day. Candidates Busy

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

Dungog show overshadowed everything last week, but now that it has passed, attention is called to the Queen of the Day competition, the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday. Senator Milieu made a statement regarding the wool position. His speech was on similar liner to that…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Millen told Senator Payne (Tas.) that the resumption of operations outside the contracts already…

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Federal Parliament. Tee Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 7

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, said he had seen a press statement that vast quantities of…

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Labour Defeats. New Zealand Municipal Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 9

One feature of the New Zealand municipal elections was Labour's set-back. In Wellington City Council the…

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Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 4

Mr. E. Roberts informs the ratepayers of East Maitland by advertisement in this issue that he is a candidate for the aldermanic vacancy…

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Cabinet Maker. No Candidates. London, May 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 5

According to the "Vossische Zeitung, Doctor Maver, German Ambassador in France, has refused the invitation to form a new Cabinet. The…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Earle (Tas.) moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the position of the silver-lead industry in Tasmania. He pointed out that the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, told Senator Gardiner (N.S.W.) that nothing would be done regarding the…

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