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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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Cornsacks Inquiry Excitement in Parliament. Mb Fitzpatrick Removed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 3

The legislative Assembly was in a state of tumult for a full hour on Tuesday morning, and Mr Fitzpatrick was ejected. The basts of…

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State Parliament Donald Grant Not a Communist. Premier's Assurance. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, Wednesday

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, The Premier, replying to a question by Mr Lee, said: "To-state that Donald Grant is a Communist is a deliberate…

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State Elections. Probable Queensland Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 6

Two out stations and the homestead block of the Dillalah State station are likely to be sold by the Queensland Government, good offers…

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Close Contests. New Zealand Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 7

Great interest had contred throughout New Zealand upon the counting of votes east at the general election in Lyttelton and Westland…

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Election Costs. Large Army of Officers and Assistants. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 5

According to the principal electoral officer for N.S.W., Mr. R. H. Al[?] the Federal elections costs this State about £29,770…

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Federal Elections Leading British Papers Acclaim the Victory. LONDON, Nov. 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 5

The "Times" says:—Mr. Bruce won a sweeping victory because the people were determined that communism should be driven out and…

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Shire Election to the Ratepayers of C Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 3

At the requcst of a very large number of ratepayers, I have again nominated as a Candidate for one of the vacancies in C Riding…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 3

Sir,—I sinceiely hope that "Ratepayer" is going to make one of the "Clean Sweep" Party, and when he is about it let him. endeavour to get…

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Federal Elections Government Lead Still Increasing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

As the outstanding figures are counted the Government strengthens its position, both in the House of Representatives the Sennate, and what at first…

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Municipal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 7

Mr. Jas Hicks is a candidate for a seat in the Municipal Council…

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Aldermanic Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 4

Nominations for the triennial election of aldermen to the West Maitland Municipality close next week, but it is no tyet definitely known…

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Shire Council Elections. The Reason for Postponement

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government has postponed the election of shire councillors for the Cessnock Shire until 4th January, 192[?] This is in…

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New Federal Parliament. Dr. Page's Forecast

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 1

Speaking at Bellingen in regard to the result of the elections, Dr. Earle Page, Federal Treasurer, said the people's answer was a decisive…

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Election Expenses. Labour Candidate's Expense. Hobart

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 5

Speaking at the declaration of the Denison poll. Mr. D. O'Keefe, the defeated Labour candidate, expressed the opinion that provision in the Electoral…

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British Parliament Re-opens Without Ceremony. Controlling the Communists LONDON, Nov. 16

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 2

Parliament reopened to-day without ceremony to complete business begun in February. Questions regarding the Government's policy will be more…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 4

A special meeting of Maitland branch of the Labour League will be held in Miss Edwards' rooms on Monday night, at 8 o'clock. The…

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Illegal Votes. Maori Candidate's Allegations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 12

Allocations of the casting of illegal votes at the recent New Zealand election were made by Tuiti Macdonald, one of the candidates for a southern…

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State Elections. Probable Queensland Sales

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 5

Two out stations and the homestead block of the Dillalah State station are likely to be sold by the Queensland Government, good offers…

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The Federal Elections Result of Saturday's Poll. Victory for Bruce-page Government. Increased Majority

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 7

The appeal to the electors of the Commonwealth on Saturday resulted in a great victory for the Bruce-Page Government. The Government will have an increased majority in the…

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The Federal Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 16

In Muswellbrook, as throughout the Commonwealth, a record number of votes was polled here in the elections of Saturday last. The…

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