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Politics & elections, 1922

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Federal Parliament Prorogued Until November 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 6

A Commonwealth "Gazette" was issued on Thursday night, proroguing the Federal Parliament until November 6…

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State Parliament. the Estimates. Orphanages and Homes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 6

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon Mr. Keegan asked the Attorney-General if it was a fact that the "Sydney Morning Herald,"…

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The Dead Parliament. "BULlY" Puts the Boot In

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 3

Thus the "Bulletin" in its leader in last issue:— The Commonwealth's eighth Parliament has turned up its toes…

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A By-election. Significant Result. London. October 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 5

The by-election at Newport consequent on the death of the Coalition-Liberal, Mr. Haslam, resulted: Clarry, Conservative, 13,515: Bowen, Labour,…

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Nationalist Conference Candidate for Robertson Seat. Mr. S.L. Gardner Selected

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 5

A conference of Nationalists was held at the School of Arts, Muswellbrook, recently for the purpose of selecting a candidate for the…

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Federal Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 2

In view of the near approach of the Federal Elections we have been requested by the Divisional Returning Officer for Robertson Division, to…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 6

The debate on the estimates for the Education Department was continued in the legislative Assembly yesterday morning…

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Federal Elections. Preparing for the Campaign Policy Speeches

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 16

With the close of the Federal Parliamentary session on Saturday cam campaigning for the forthcoming elections will shortly be stalled in earnest. Only…

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German Presidency. Hindenburg a Candidate. London, October 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 13

According to the "Vossische Zeitung," Marshal Hindenburg acquiesced in the National People's Party's request to become a candidate for the…

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Early Elections Expected. London, October 15

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" lobbyist that a general election in November is now regarded as a certainty, and that the probable date will be November 18…

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Federal Elections. the New Liberalism. Dr. Page's Views

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 3

When questioned on his return to Sydney on Tuesday regarding conferences with other political parties, Dr. Page, leader of the Federal Country…

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Country Party. Federal Election Hopes. Gains Predicted

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1922 · page 9

Mr. H. P. Williams, campaign organiser for the Country Party, who returned to Sydney, after attending a conference of the Country party in…

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Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1922 · page 4

Mr. Mat. Charlton, leader of the Federal Labour party, will address the electors in the Town Hall, to-morrow (Tuesday) night, at 8 o'clock, when he…

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Actress Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1922 · page 5

The actress, Kyrle Bellew, wife of Mr. Arthur Bourchier, actor-manager, is standing as an Independent women's candidate for Brighton at the general…

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State Parliament Session Drawing to a Close

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 October 1922 · page 3

It is now probable that Parliament will close down at the end of the week after next. There are four main measures to be…

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Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 October 1922 · page 4

It is notified that the ordinary election of councillors to Waliarobba Shire will be held on December 2nd. Friday, November 3 has been fixed…

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Coming Election. Get on the Roll

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1922 · page 2

Under the Commonwealth law every qualified person who fails to apply for enrolment for the Commonwealth Electoral Subdivision in…

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Polling Day. London, October 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 October 1922 · page 5

The Labour Party executive has decided to communicate with Mr. Bonar Law, declaring that a mid-week polling day will not give the workers a…

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Federal Parliament. Labour Party's Policy Announced by Mr. Charlton. Government Criticised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 October 1922 · page 2

Mr. Matthew Charlton, M.H.R., leader of the Labour Party in the Federal Parliament, delivered his policy speech in the West Maitland…

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Federal Elections. December 16 Chosen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 October 1922 · page 2

It is officially announced that the date of issue of the writs for the Federal elections is fixed for November 6. Nomination day will be on…

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