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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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The Elections

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 2

Mr. V. C. Thompson, the endorsed Country party candidate, was again in the Upper Hunter portion of the electorate during the week end. At…

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British Elections Disorderly Scenes. London, Nov. 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1922 · page 5

Disorderly scenes took place at a big political meeting attended by 5000 people at Dundee, where Mr. Churchill was howled down…

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British Elections Some of the Candidates. London, Nov. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 5

The candidates include the following of interest to Australia:—CONSERVATIVES. Major-General Sir Newton Mcore…

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Federal Elections. Postal Voting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 5

An official memorandum has been issued with regard to postal voting. Persons entitled to vote by post may obtain the required form of…

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A Surprise. Public Works Committee Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 3

The election of four representatives of the Legislative Assembly to serve on the Public Works Committee was held on Wednesday. and…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 4

Nominations for the triennial municipal elections close on Thursday next, but up to the present little interest in the event is being shown in West…

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Election Returns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 5

As the polling continued until 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., few returns are expected before midnight, but the bulk may be available by two in the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Allegations of Lobbying

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 6

In the Legislative Cauncil, yesterday, Sir Joseph Carruthers said the debate on the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

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Municipal Election's. Ald. Purvis a Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 2

From an announcement appearing in this issue it will be seen that Ald. T. J. Purvis is to seek re-election at the forthcoming triennial elections…

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Municipal Elections Alderman Fleming Interviewed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 2

In an interview on the above subject Alderman David Fleming expressed himself as follows:—After 26 years' continuous service…

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Election Excitements b London Gay and Festive. London, Nov. 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 5

Mr. Asquith was elected in Paisley by a narrow majority over his Labour opponent. Election night in London was gay…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Charlton Returned Unopposed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 4

The nominations for the Federal Elections were announced to-day at the various centres in the Commonwealth At mid-day, when the announcement…

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Federal Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 4

With the issue of writs the time for making application for enrolment expired Ail claims which were received before 6 o'clock last Monday will be granted, and…

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Municipal Elections. To the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 5

Sir,—As the Municipal Election is approaching us I would like to make a few comments on the civic management of the last triennial period…

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Senator Garling. Addresses Dungog Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 3

On Monday night last, Senator Garling addressed the electors of Dungog. There was a fair attendance considering the counter attractions…

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British Elections. Conservatives' Big Majority. Labor Main Opposition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 2

Latest election figures:— Labor, 140 Liberals, 59. Conservatives, 342…

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The Elections. Colonel Bruxner's Views

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 2

Colonel Bruxner writes, from parliament House, Sydney:— "Sir,—I am continually being asked as to what attitude I will adopt…

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Closing on Election Days

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 9

At yesterday's meeting of the Cessnock Council Cr. Brown moved that the office be closed for ordinary business on shire election day, December…

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Fred. Hood's Death Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Mutch asked the Chief Secretary if his attention had been drawn to the death of the jockey…

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Bolwarra Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 4

Friday was nomination day for Bolwarra Shire elections, but the nomination were declared without any display of interest. The…

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