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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Federal Parliament Government Attacked

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 6

The Labour Opposition on Thursday attacked the new Government in the House of Representatives. An amendment to the…

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Federal Parliament Mr Watt Elected Speaker

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 8

The Federal Parliament was opened on Wednesday on commission by Sir Adrian Knox, Federal Chief Justice, and Mr Justice Isaacs, under a…

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North of Ireland Opening of Parliament. Governor's Entry. London, Feb. 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 2

The Duke of Abercorn, Gov.-General of Northern Ireland, made a State entry into Belfast. Heavy rain was falling, but nevertheless…

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British By-election. Minister Defeated. London, March 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 5

In the Miteham by-election, the Minister for Health, Sir A. Griffith. Boscawen was defeated. Edi (Laborite), 8029; Sir. A. Griffith…

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A New Suggestion. (Published by Arrangement.) Prohibition in Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 5

Whether Senator Curtis is to succeed or fail in his campaign to enforce the Volstead Act in the Senate remains in doubt, comments the…

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A New Suggestion Prohibition in Parliament. (Published by Arrangement)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 8

Whether Senator Curtis is to succeed or fail in his campaign to enforce the Volstead Alt in the Senate remains in doubt, comments the New York…

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(Published by Arrangement). a New Suggestion, Prohibition in Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 6

Whether Senator Curtis is to succeed or fail in his campaign to enforce the Volstead Act in the Senate remains in doubt, comments the New…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 2

Ratepayers are reminded that the municipal election to fill the vacancy on the Council, caused by the death of the late Aid. F. Burton,…

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Federal Parliament. Debate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 6

The no-confidence debate was resumed in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Dr. Earle Page,, who was the chief…

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British By-election. Minister Defeated. London, March 5

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 6

In the Mitcham by-election the Minister for Health Sir A. Griffith Boscawen was defeated. Edi (Laborite) 3020; Sir A…

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New State Movement. Statement in Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, last week-end, Mr. A. E. Green (W.A.) dealt at length with the grievances of Western Australia…

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Municipal Election W. H. Green Elected. Close Finish—small Poll

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 5

An extraordinary election was held on Saturday to fill the vacancy on the Dungog Municipal Council. The poll was a small one, but when…

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South Africa. Scene in Parliament. Capetown, March 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 5

There were most heated scenes in the House of Assembly in the debate on the railway estimates, when Mr. Jagger explained that the Government…

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Early Election. Queensland Cabinet Decision Sensation in Labour Circles

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 6

The Queensland Cabinet has been considering the question of a dissolution, and it has been decided to have an election before Parliament…

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Federal Parliament. MR. S. L. Gardner's Maiden Speech

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 3

The newly-elected member, for Robertson (Mr. S. L Gardner) delivered his first speech in the House a few days back, and we take same…

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Canberra. Parliament Building in 2½ Years

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 8

Mr Owen, Director-General of Works for the Commonwealth, when questioned on Thursday by thye Public Workes Committee, said: "From the…

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Keen Fight. New Zealand By-election. "Vote for Massey" Painted on a Cow. Devonport (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 5

While, Sir Joseph Ward was touring the back blocks, delivering speeches in furtherance of his candidature at the Tauranga by-election,…

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Early Election. Queensland Cabinet Decision Sensation in Labour Chicles

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 16

The Queensland Cabinet has been considering the question of a dissolution, and it has been decided to have an election before Parliament…

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British Unionist Party Election Funds. London, March 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 3

Lord Farquhar, a trustee of tho Unionist Party's election funds, has refused to give them up or to resign his trusteeship until his position is…

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A Good Election Story

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 4

An election story from the backblocks—Two days before the election Reilly rode up to where I was getting the binder ready for harvest…

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