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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Southern Ireland Bellicose Election-eering. De Valera in Safe Keeping LONDON, August 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 5

As the Irish Free State elections approach says the Dublin correspondent of "The Times," the excitement grows all over the country…

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In Federal Parliament Charges Against Government. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 4

The House of Representatives sat throughout last night, and many disorderly actions occurred. Mr Blakeley described the Land Tax…

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Progressives' Demand Alternative an Election. Deputy-leader Speaks

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 1

"If we do not get the right thing for the primary producers, we will fight the Government." —Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A…

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Southern Ireland Election News. Boy Speakers LONDON, August 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 5

The nominations for the Free State elections were received yesterday says the Dublin correspondent of "The Times" There was no…

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Southern Ireland. Elections and Strike. London, August 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 5

The "Times" Dublin correspondent reports that the Free State nominations have been completed. There are 377 candidates. All…

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Gardner Speaks on the Budget

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

Speaking on the Budget, in the House of Representatives, on 7th inst., Mr. S.L. Gardner, member for Robertson, said (as per…

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Alleged Bribery Mr Weaver's Denial in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 6

A long statement was made in the Assembly on Thursday night by Mr Weaver, in which he indignantly denied the sensational allegations made…

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Election Issues. London, Aug. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 12

The elections in the Irish counties are being largely fought on agrarian issues. There is no county says the "Times" Waterford correspondent…

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Party Prospects. Peaceful Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 12

Though it is likely that du Valera's rapture will ensure his return for a Clare constituency, such a display of firmness has improved the Ministerial…

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Elections and Strike. London, August 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 2

The "Times" Dublin correspondent reports that the Free State nominations have been completed. There are 377 candidates. All…

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Southern Ireland Election News. Boy Speakers LONDON, August 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 2

The nominations for the Free State elections wore recieved yesterday, says the Dublin correspondent of "The Times." There was no…

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Irish Elections. Partes' Chances Discussed. Rustic Amazons. LONDON, Aug 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 5

The leaders of all the Irish political parties are redoubling their efforts, this being the final stage of the campaign. Many districts have…

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Tobacco-Growing Situation. Brought Before Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 3

The position Of the tobaccogrowers as a result of the attitude of the British-Australian Tobacco Co's edict, already published, has…

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State Parliament Mr. O'hearn in the House

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn said:—With regard to the Government's promises on the hustings, these may…

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Election Excitement. London: Aug. 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 5

Intense election excitement prevails in the country districts of Ireland, especially in the West, where the Republicans are very strong, but…

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Irish Elections. Government Prospects. London, Aug 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 5

The "Time" Dublin correspondent wires: On the eve of the poll the Free state is agog with excitement, and all parties are making…

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America's President. No Chance of Re-election Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 5

Mr, Henry Leon Wilson the wellknown American novelist, who is now in Sydney, expressed the opinion to-day that President Coolidge, who…

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New Election law Casual Vacancies. Single Seat Threat

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 4

Important amendments in the Electoral Law are to be made this session. They will include drastic alterations regarding the filling of…

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Latest Cables the Irish Elections

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

intense election excitement is reported in the country districts of ireland, especially in the west, where the Republicans are the…

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Federal Capital. Sod-turning Ceremony. Parliament There in Three Years

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 6

The Federal Minister for Works (Mr. Stewart) late on Tuesday afternoon turned the first sod of the Provisional Parliament House of the…

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