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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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Labour Diatribe. Election Probabilities. London, Dec. 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

After an extreme diatribe proclaiming that the Empire was ruined by bombs and bayonets, the "Daily Herald" (Labour) balances the pros…

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Our Telegrams. Lady Candidate. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

It is stated at Macdonell House that Miss Lizzie O'Sullivan will contest the Balmain seat at the next general elections. She has been a prominent figure…

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Mr. Estell's Decision. Not A. Candidate for Elections. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 5

Mr. Estell. Minister for Works has announced to the Newcastle Electorate Labour Council that he would not be a candidate at next elections…

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The Elections. Premier Unable to State Date

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

When approached at Lithgow, the Premier (Mr. Dooley), said that he could not predict when the elections would, take place…

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British Politics. Preparing for Elections. London, January 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

Arising from rumours of an impending general election Reuter learns that Mr. Winston Churchill is to return from Cannes on the 9th instant,…

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State Elections. Possibly in April. Date Left to the Premier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 2

At practically a full meeting of the Labour caucus at Parliament House on Wednesday afternoon, it was decided by a fair majority that the elections…

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The General Elections Probably in March. the Basic Wage. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

It Is considered highly probable that the State general elections will be held on Saturday, March 18. Parliament has been prorogued…

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Municipal Vacancies. Election Likely

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

It is understood that four or five well-known citizens will be candidates for the vacancies in the Municipal Council caused by the…

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State Elections. Date Not Certain. Mr. Dooley Amused

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 3

Nothing definite has been arrived at with regard to the date for the State elections. There will be a meeting of the…

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British Politics. Election Controversy. London, Jan. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 5

Unionist opinion generally is hardening against an early election, the main objections being the interference with trade revival and also the…

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State Parliament. Prorogued Until February

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 14

A special "Government Gazette" notice prorogues the State Parliament till Tuesday. February 7. It is understood that further prorogations will follow…

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Mr. Estell's Decision. Not a Candidate for Elections. Newcastle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 6

Mr. Estell, Minister for Works, has announced to the Newcastle Electorate Labour Council that he would not be a candidate at next elections…

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Labour Candidates. Date of Election Not Yet Fixed. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 9

Mr. Carey, general secretary of the A.L.P., says that he has not yet heard of any suggestion that the Government wants sitting members…

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State Elections. End of March or Early April. A.l.p. Executive Meets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 5

The announcement was made at last night's meeting of the A.L.P. executive that the elections would be held at the end of March, or early in…

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British Politics. General Elections Question. London, Jan. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 5

The "Daily Mail" states that the Coalition Government is in great difficulties over the heralded general election which is provisionally fixed…

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Labour Diatribe. Election Probabilities. London, Dec. 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 13

After an extreme diatribe proclaiming that the Empire was ruined by bombs and bayonets, the "Daily Herald" (Labour) balances the pros…

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The General Elections Probably in March. the Basic Wage. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 8

It is considered highly probable that the State general elections will be held on Saturday, March 18. Parliament has been prorogued…

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The Coming Elections Mr M'girr a Non Starter. Going for Federal Seat

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 4

The publication on Wednesday of Sir George Fuller's statement has re-opened the whole question of the dissolution conversations…

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Latest Cables British Elections. Lloyd George Favours Early Appeal. (Reuters Cables.) London, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 6

Unionist opinion is generally hardening against an early election, the main objections being an interfereince with trade revival, also the necessity for…

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Election in March. Official Statement. Labour Selections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 8

At the special meeting of the central executive of the A. L. P. on Saturday night Mr. Dooley announced that the elections would take place early…

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