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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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"Industrial Parliament." a Seven Hundred Assemblage London, Sept. 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1925 · page 2

There were numerous trade union speeches on Sunday in regard to the "Industrial Parliament" opening to-day at Scarborough where 700…

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Unruly Ulster. Craig v. Devlin. Parliament Adjourns. London, September 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1925 · page 2

The North of Ireland Parliament has adjourned until October 6th. Colonel Sir James Craig (the Prime Minister), said that there had been no…

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Canadian Politics. Dissolution Granted. General, Elections in October. Vancouver, Sept. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1925 · page 13

The Prime Minister (Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King) to-day announced the dissolution of the Dominion Parliament. The general elections will…

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The Railways. Government's Pre-election Promises

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1925 · page 7

The Premier informed Mr. Doe, in the Legislative Assembly that the pre-election promises in regard to lower, railway fares and freights,…

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Labour Municipal Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 4

The West Maitland branch of the Australian Labour party some time ago decided to run candidates at the next municipal elections. Nothing…

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'Faked Accounts' Resignation. Premier's Allegation. Sensation in Parliament. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 5

That he had faked the State accounts in an endeavour to show a surplus, and had therefore lost the confidence of the Government, was…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Charlton's Challenge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 4

Mr. Charlton has reiterated his challenge to Mr. Bruce, Prime Minister, to have an election before Christmas…

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Question in Federal Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6

Mr. E. C. Riley (N.S.W.) in the House of Representatives yesterday asked, in view of the orders which had been given for the arrest of many…

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Football Fights Questions in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 12

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Premier if his attention had been drawn to the fact that in the…

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Federal Elections. Rumor in Melbourne November 28 Mentioned. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 5

A rumour gained currency in Melbourne this morning that the Federal elections were likely to take place on November 28. It is understood…

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Federal Parliament to Be Dissolved. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 6

In the House of Representatives to day, Mi S. M Bruce, Priime Minister, announced that the Governor General had accepted his advice to dissolve…

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Industrial Parliament. "One Big Union." Subtle Tactics. London, Sept. 9

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 13

A resolution condemning co-partnership and urging workers to form strong shop committees as "weapons to compel capitalists to relinquish…

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'Faked Accounts' Agent-general's Resignation. Premier's Allegation. Sensation in Parliament. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 5

That he had faked the State accounts in an endeavour to show a surplus, and had, therefore, lost the confluence of the Government, was…

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Early Election. Dissolution of Federal House. As Soon As Supply Is Granted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister) announced that the Governor-General had accepted his…

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Federal Elections Sole Topic in Political Circles. Enrolment Privilege. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 5

The forthcoming Federal elections were the sole topic in Sydney political circles to-day. It was ascertained at the electoral…

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Missing Diary. a Fruitless Quest. an Election Incident. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 10

In reply to Messrs. Westcott and Williams, solicitors for the Cessnock Shire Council, Mr. G. A. Ward, solicitor of Cessnock, has written as…

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Ambulance Examination. List of Successful Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 9

A very enthusiastic gathering of the East and West Maitland R. and T.A.C. assembled in E. Maitland Drill Hall, the occasion being the…

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Federal Elections Mr Charlion's Challenge

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 1

Mr Charlton on Wednesday, afternoon reiterated his challenge to Mr Bruce, the Prime Minister, to have an election before Christmas. The Government,…

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Federal Elections. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 6

A rumour gained currency in Melbourne this morning that the Federal elections were likely to take place on November 28…

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Federal Elections. Not Later Than November 14. Issue to Be Fought

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 September 1925 · page 4

Responsible and Orderly Government v. Industrial strife and Chaos, will, it is stated, be Mr. Bruce's battle cry in the impending Federal…

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