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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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The State Elections. Mr. Dooley Entirely Wrong. Opposition Leader's Criticism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 4

Commenting on Mr. Dooley's observations that the Opposition policy speech did not contain a single new item, Sir George Fuller said:—…

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Dead Man Heads Poll Fire Board Election

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 4

The late Ald. Taylor was placed at the head of the poll as the representative of the metropolitan municipalities and shires on the Board of Fire…

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Muswellbrook Letter the Election Campaign. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 3

Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, and Mr. W. O'Hearn, came to Muswellbrook by the Brisbane Mail train on Tuesday night last, and delivered…

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Irish Free State. Bill Before Parliament. London, February 16

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 12

In the House of Commons, Mr. Winston Churchill, Colonial Secretary, moved the second rending of the Irish free State Bill. He emphasised the…

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Yarra By-election. Labour Candidate Wins

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 16

The Yarra by-election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives, caused by the death of Mr. Tudor, was held on Saturday. As…

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Dead Man Tops the Poll. Election of Fire Brigade Board Member

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 7

In the triennial election for representative of the city and suburban municipalities and shires on the Fire Brigade's Board, the late…

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Lady Candidate. Will Sing to Voters. London, February 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 13

The statement is made in paris newspaper that Miss Marguerite Nielka, cousin of Lady Denman, has decided to stand for the British…

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British By-election. London, Feb. 18

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 12

The by-election for Clayton (Manchester) in consequence of the death of Dr. Hopkinson resulted Sutton (Labour) 14,662, Flanagan…

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New States. Parliamentary Candidates in Favour

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 3

The following candidates for Parliament have declared themselves in favor of the New State movement:—…

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British Elections. London, Feb. 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 2

The lobbyist of "The Times" forecasts the possibility of a general election in June…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 1

The President said he would like to nominate Mr. McAdam as their new President. Mr. McAdam said he lived too far…

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State Elections. the Nominations

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 2

When nominations for the ninety seats in the Legislative Assembly closed on Saturday, Mr. Harkness, Chief Electoral Officer, had…

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State Elections the Nominations

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 2

When nominations for the 90 seats in the Legislative Assembly closed on Saturday, Mr Harkness, Chief Electoral Officer, had presented to him no fewer…

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Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 2

Mr E. J. Bourke, a candidate for municipal honors in connection with the elections on Saturday next, advertises in this issue that he will address the…

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State Elections. Namoi Electorate. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 5

Mr. Scully, M.L.A. who has just returned from the Namoi electorate, states that the prospects of Labour winning an extra seat are very…

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The State Elections. the Financial Side. Treasurer's Rejoinder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 6

The State Treasurer (Mr. Lang) replied to Mr. Oakes' criticism of the financial policy of the Government. "Mr. Oakes, in dealing with State…

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Election Address

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., will address the electors of East Maitland from Mr. Murray's Windsor Castle Hotel at 8 o'clock to-night…

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The State Elections. the Wages Question. Absorbing Unemployed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 6

Labour opened its metropolitan campaign with a big meeting in the Sydney Town Hall last night. The building was packed and considerable…

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State Elections. Mr. Estell's Denial. Sydney

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

Mr. J. Estell, Minister for Works, referring to Sir George Fuller's statement at Picton, says that he is positive no recommendation or…

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State Elections. Electors Awakening. Opposition Leader's Tour

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 4

Sir George Fuller is satisfies that the apathy which resulted in a bare 50 per cent. poll at the last elections is being dissipated…

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