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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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State Politics. Election Expected in June. Composite Ministry Unlikely. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 5

According to some members of the Progressive party, a general election will take place in June. A rumour has been circulated that…

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Precarious. British Political State. Lord Curzon's Forecast Another Election. London, Jan. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 5

The political correspondent of the "Morning Post," writing to that paper, says: "The Cabinet is expected to meet on Thursday. Meanwhile a…

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The Singleton Argus Thursday, January 3rd. Parliament's Long Holiday

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 2

The news that the State Parliament has prorogued till May (perhaps till August) next is not such as to make the taxpayers feel that they are…

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India's Congress. the National Parliament. Mohamed Ali's Hopes Calcutta, Jan. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 5

Reuter's Cooandra correspondent, in a message dated June 1, states that the Indian National Congress concluded after sympathising with…

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State Politics May Be June Election. the Government's Only Chance. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 2

According to some members of the Progressive Party, a general election will take place in June. A rumor has been circulated that Mr…

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Miners' Federation Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 7

The election of officers for the northern branch of the 'Miners' Fed oration resulted in the re-election of Mr. T. Hoare as president, Mr. A…

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Precarious. British Political State. Lord Curzon's Forecast Another Election. London, Jan. 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 3

The political correspondent of the "Morning Post," writing to that, paper, says: "The Cabinet is expected to meet on Thursday. Meanwhile a…

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British Politics. Meeting of Parliament Labour Plans for the Session. LONDON, Jan. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 5

The "Daily Chronicle" has commenced a series of articles by an unnamed member of the Labour party, for which it is announced…

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British Parliament Opened. Labor Derides Opponents

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 2

When the House of Commons opened there was a crowded attendance, and the atmosphero was lively with anticipation. Lady Carrington was the first…

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Eden-monaro Election. Groundless Charges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. Oldham, Chief Commonwealth Electoral Officer, has received a report from the Electoral Officer in Sydney, dealing with the conclusions…

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Policy Speech. West Australian Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 2

The West Australian Premier (Sir James Mitchell), delivered his policy speech at Northam, when he claimed that the policy of immigration, of…

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Scandal Alleged. Labour Executive Election. Injunction Granted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

Allegations of scandal in connection with the elections for Labour Executive positions were made in the Equity Court, Sydney…

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French Elections. Confidence in M. Poincare. London, Jan. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 12

Reuter Paris correspondent states that the elections for one-third of the senate are proceeding. The results so far reveal little change. M. Poincare…

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Eden-monaro Election. Groundless Charges

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 5

Mr. Oldham, Chief Commonwealth Electoral Officer, has received a report, from the Electoral Officer in Sydney, dealing with the conclusions…

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Eden-monaro Election Fake Rumours Officially Denied. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 8

The Chief Electoral Officer, Mr Okdham, officially announced to-day that the charge that a faked ballot box was used in connection with the…

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The Railway Proposals. State Parliament. Wollun-mount George Railway

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. Ball (Murray), Secretary for Public Works moved: That it be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on…

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H.A.C.B. Society. Election of Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 5

The annual election of officers of St James' (Muswellbrook branch of the H.A.C.B. Society) resulted as follows: President: Bro. D. Healy…

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Water Board. Method of Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 7

The Newcastle Branch of the A. L.P. at a recent meeting discussed the method of election of representatives on the Huffier District Water…

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Federal Parliament Cabinet Preparing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 4

Federal Cabinet was engrossed yesterday in preparation for Parliamentary resumption about the end of March, and again on Saturday…

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Elections in Egypt. Home Rulers' Victory. London, Jan. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 5

Final results of the elections to the Egyptian Assembly (says a message from Cairo) show that Zagloulists won 152 out of the 21 seats…

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