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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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U.S.A. Presidential Election Complicated Situation. WASHINGTON, Nov. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 5

Most impartial observers forecast the re-election of President Coolidge. There is a bare possibility of Senator La Follette showing such strength in…

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U.S.A. Presidential Election Final Flutter. New York, Nov. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1924 · page 5

To-morrow the nation goes to the bolls for the purpose or electing a new congress, State Governors, and Legislatures, and declaring its choice for…

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British Elections. End of Labour Government

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 3

The Conservative party is so far assured of a majority of 199 in the now House of Commons. This will almost certainly be increased by the eleven results yet to…

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Five Shot Dead. U.S. Election Bloodshed. Chicago

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 1

Five persons were shot dead in various country centres before noon to-day, because other people objected to their methods of voting at the…

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Senate Vacancy. National Candidate. the Executive Insistent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 7

The executive of the Nationalist Association does not acquiesce in the view that a candidate representing the party should not be run for the…

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Senate Candidates. Queensland 'Labour Plebiscite

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 13

Though the final result of the Labour plebiscite to select three Senate candidates in Queensland, for the next elections is not expected for…

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U.S.A. Presidential Election Complicated Situation. WASHINGTON, Nov. 2

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 2

Most Impartial observers forecast the re-election of President Coolidge. There is a bare possibility of Senator La Follette showing such strength is…

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British Elections Calm After Storm. Labourites Angry. LONDON, Nov. 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 2

The week-end was relatively quiet owing to the party leaders requiring a rest after their strenuous activities. Nevertheless several Labour meetings…

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U.S.A. Presidential Election Coolidge's Ascendancy. New York, Nov. 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 12

With all signs indicating an ascendancy for President Coolidge, there is some questioning concerning the degree of its decisiveness. The Republicans are…

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Election Features

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 12

Vast crowds heard the result at Aberavon Mr. MacDonald's supporters sang the "Red Flag." Mr. MacDonald appearing weary…

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State Politics. Significance of British Elections. Premier Replies to Mr. Lang

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 7

"Mr. Lang is entitled to gather what little comfort he can from the increased number of votes recorded for the Labour party in Great…

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Election Aftermath. an Aggrieved Body. London, Nov.10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 November 1924 · page 5

Lady Terrington, Liberal member for High Wycombe in the last Parliament, who was defeated in the recent elections, plaintiff in a libel…

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Show Committee. Election at Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 November 1924 · page 4

The first annual meeting of the Cessnock District Agricultural Association took place last evening, when the report and balance-sheet,…

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'The Red Flag' Sung in Parliament. Unruly Labour Members. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 November 1924 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly sat until 2.35 this morning. The Local Government Amendment Bill was read the second time…

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New Motor Tax. Bill for Parliament. "Hitting Up" Buses. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 4

The Motor Taxation Bill, from which the Treasurer hopes to obtain about £500,000 for the main roads of the State, will be…

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Protestant Candidate. Mr. Pendlebury's Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 3

At a meeting of the Weston district members of the Colliery Mechanics' Association, Mr. J. E. Pendlebury president, stated he had attended…

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Next Election. Socialists Confidence. London. Nov. 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 5

A personal appeal to Socialists to educate the electorates and prepare the necessary organisation for victory, giving Labour a clear majority at…

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A Candid Candidate

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 3

A writer to the "Quirindi Gazette" is most candid in his expressions. There is a vacancy in the Shire Council in that district, and…

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State Elections. Nationalist Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 16

The Nationalist Council has endorsed the nominations of the following candidates for the forthcoming State elections:—…

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'The Red Flag' Sung in Parliament. Unruly Labour Members. SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1924 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly sat until 2.30 this morning. The Local Government Amendment Bill was read the second time…

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