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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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Senate Vacancy. Possible Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 5

There in considerable speculation as to who will fill the vacancy in the Senate caused by the death of Senator Power…

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Minister Attacked. Man Amok in Parliament House

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 6

A man ran amok in Wellington (N.Z.), Parliament House in the quarters of the Postmaster-General, and before he was subdued had…

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Egyptian Parliament to Meet on March 2. (Reuter's Cable.) Cairo, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 2

A decreo has been issued summoning Parliament on March 2…

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Public Life. Many Disappointments. Mr. Wearne's Last Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 2

Mr. Wearne (Minister for Lands) stated on Saturday that he desired to serve the people in Parliament for one more term, after which he would…

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Federal Parliament Opening After Easter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 6

Though the Federal Cabinet line not yet definitely decided upon the date for the opening of the next session of Parliament. it was stated…

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Uproar in German Parliament Socialist Heckled. Reuter Cable.) Berlin, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 2

An uproar, in which shouts of the Right Party of "Traitor! Are you paid by France?" predominated, greeted a statement by the Socialist member,…

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Labour Party. Preparing for Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 7

The A.L.P. executive at a special meeting held on Wednesday decided to postpone the annual conference of the party from Easter untill a date to…

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Labor Candidates for Oxley

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 4

We (the Macleay "Argus" understand that the pre-selection ballot for candidates to contest the Oxley seat at the next election has been dispensed with…

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School Examinations. Intermediate Certificates Successful Cessnock Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 13

Results of the Intermediate Certificate Examination, for which candidates sat last November, are announced…

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Minister Attacked. Man Amok in Parliament House

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1925 · page 7

A mail van amok in Wellington (N.Z.), Parliament House in the quarters of the Postmaster-General, and before he was subdued had…

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Strikes and Elections Important Legislation South African Proposals. CAPETOWN, Jan. 15

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1925 · page 12

The bill for amending the Electoral Act has been published. Inter alia, it proves for the recording of rotes by post, takes measures to…

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Dried Fruit Export. Election of Board

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1925 · page 11

Owing to a mistake which occurred in the printing of the name of a candidate on the ballot papers issued for use in the election of…

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State Election. Early Appeal Favoured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1925 · page 13

That the time is opportune for the Government to appeal to the country, is the opinion held by a number of supporters of the State Government…

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Labour Party. Preparing for Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1925 · page 5

The A.L.P. executive, at a special meeting held on Wednesday, decided to postpone the annual conference of the party from Easier until a date to…

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Abattoir Board. Election at Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 January 1925 · page 3

The election of five members, to constitute Newcastle District Abattoir Board for the next three years took place on Saturday. There were ten…

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Labour Organising for the Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 January 1925 · page 4

The Maitland branch of the A.L. Party are starting their organising for the combing elections. Arrangements are being made for their…

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Triennial Election. Board of Fire Commissioners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 3

The nominations of the following parsons for election to the Board of Fire Commissioners representing the country municipalities and shires…

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Muswellbrook a Rural School Centre. Increased Attendance at School-First successful Intermediate candidate.— Activities of the Parents and Citizens' Association

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 1

Schools in the eastern division of the State re-opened on Tuesday last, 27th instant; western division will not commence duty until Monday…

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Miners Contributing to Hospital. Eligible for Election to Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 1

The hon, secretary of the Muswellbrook Hospital is pleased to be able to report that as the result of a telegram received from the Department of…

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Senate Vacancy. Selecting A.l.p. Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 7

The A.L.P. executive this evening will select a nominee for the Senate vacancy, caused by the death of Senator J. Power…

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