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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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British Parliament. the Coal Crisis. a Woman's Status. London, July 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 July 1925 · page 5

Questioned in the House of Commons regarding the coal crisis, the Prime Minister (Mr. Stanley) thought it was clear that the possibilities…

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Day Sittings. of State Parliament. Mr. Lang Replies to Critics

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 11

"I notice that the critics of day sittings of Parliament seem to assume that the change is intended to injure Nationalist members, and…

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New Ministry. Tasmanian Caucus Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 4

The Tasmanian Ministry was elected by Labour caneus, and portfolios have been allocated as follow: Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for…

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Shire Election. Official, Declaration at Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 11

Mr. W. Grieve, Returning Officer for Cessnock Shire, officially declared the result of the recent election at the Council Chambers…

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Adult Franchise. Local Government Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 3

Details of the bill to amend the Local Government Act were before the State Cabinet. It provides that there shall be two…

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Presidential Election. Cessnock Shire. a Unanimous Decision. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 July 1925 · page 4

For the fourth time Councillor J. Brown has been elected president of the Cessnock Shire Council. Cr. Burns was chosen as chairman…

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Council Matters. Recent Election Hint of Proceedings Reference To Attorney-General

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 July 1925 · page 5

The Shire Clerk submitted the following report on missing documents, etc. from the Shire Chambers, to the Council meeting yesterday…

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Council Litigation Aftermath of Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 July 1925 · page 5

A great deal of the time of the Cessnock Police Court to-day was occupied in the hearing of a charge brought by the Health Inspector…

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British Parliament. the Navy Vote. Rough Passage Expected. London, July 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 5

The lobby correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" says: The Libera is have chosen Thursday for the discussion of the navy vote, hoping to get…

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British By-election. a Labourite Returned London, July 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1925 · page 2

The Parliamentary by election for Forest of Dean (Gloucester[?]) held in consequence of the death of James Wignall, Labour M.P. and a…

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Women in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 5

There is reported to be a move in Labour circles to appoint Dr. Evatt, one of the newly-elected Labour representatives for Balmain, to the…

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Long Sitting. of Federal Parliament. Noisy Scenes. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 5

The Senate and House of Representatives adjourned this morning after a continuous sitting of forty-one hours, and will not reassemble until…

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British Summer Time. Fixed by Parliament. London, July 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1925 · page 5

The House of Commons has passed through its third [?]reading without a division, the British "Summer Time," Bill. This measure makes provision,…

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British Parliament. the Navy Vote. Rough Passage Expected. London, July 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1925 · page 2

The lobby correspondent of the "Dally Chronicle" says: The Liberais have chosen Thursday for the discussion of the navy vote, hoping to get…

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Federal Parliament Adjournment After Long Sitting. Many Angry Scenes. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 July 1925 · page 6

The Senate and the House of Representatives adjourned this morning, after 'a continuous sitting of 41 hours, and will not reassemble till after the…

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New Ministry. Tasmanian Caucus Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1925 · page 9

The Tasmanian Ministry was elected by Labour caucus, and portfolios have been allocated as follow: Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for…

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Presidential Election. Cessnockd Shire. a Unanimous Decision. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1925 · page 13

For the fourth time Councillor J. Brown has been elected president of the Ceasnook Shire Council. Cr Burns was chosen as chairman…

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Insulting Words. at Shire Election, Aftermath of Recent Campaign. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1925 · page 2

During the recent shire election party feeling ran high. The greatest of interest was taken in the campaign, and the poll was a record for any…

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French Elections. Left Bloc Success. London, July 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1925 · page 5

Reuter's Paris correspondent states that the general election has resulted in the Left bloc winning 17 seats. This party succeeded in winning 43…

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"A Dirty Skunk" Recent Shire Election Aftermath in Police Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 July 1925 · page 5

Another chapter in the interminable litigation connected with the Cessnock Shire Council was unfolded in the Police Court to-day, when the case of…

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