Merriwa Shire Election
The result of the shire election in Merriwa on Saturday last was. Mr. Ben Cowan 173; Mr. J. H Bettington, 130; Rev, T. D. Rees 95;…
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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections
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The result of the shire election in Merriwa on Saturday last was. Mr. Ben Cowan 173; Mr. J. H Bettington, 130; Rev, T. D. Rees 95;…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sir,—In to-night's issue of the "Mercury" appears a letter over the title "Not Surprised," stating he was tickled by the utterances of Alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The votng in the Port Stephens Shire indicated more interest than hi previous contests, and the personnel of the council will include three now members, two are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Although neither the Premier nor any of his Ministers will make a definite statement on the subject, it is practically certain that as he…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →In the Manning Shire, all the old councillors were returned, with Mr. a. Perrett to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. T. Wells not seeking…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →It is reported that there is some ill-feeling over the Municipal elections of Saturday last and that a letter has been sent to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fifteen candidates were nominated at Wingham, the following being elected:—Edmund Potts, Robert White, Chas H. Blenkin, Thomas W…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Labor members did not attempt to conceal their jubilation when the decision of the High Court in the deportation case became known in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sir Henry Barwell, leader of the South Australian Opposition, has decided to be a candidate for the Senate vaca[?] caused by the death of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The torrent of vilification, slander, and abuse poured upon the Labour movement excels in wickedness anything I have ever heard of or…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →At a meeting of the State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League, the "Lest We Forget" circular issued in the Hume electorate on the eve of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Booth, M.L.A., asked Mr. Baddeloy, Minister for Mines, if his attention had been drawn to an official statement by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council for the election of Mayor for 19[?] will be held at 7 o'clock this evening. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →It was decided on the motion of Crs. Carlton and Flannery, that the president's allowance be £30. There were two nominations for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A special meeting was held for the election of president for 1926. The presidential allowance was fixed at £50. Crs. Flannery and Abbott…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cr. R. W. Alison was re-elected president of the Shire of Wallarobba, at Friday's meeting. Cr. W. E. Flannery, past…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The State Cab[?]t has decided to ad[?] both ouses of Parliament on Christmas Eve until the middle of Japa[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening for the election of a Mayor for the year 1926. Alderman Pilgrim…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cabinet to-day decided to adjourn both Houses of Parliament on Xmas Evo until the middle of January. The Premier stated that Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr., Wearne asked the Premier whether he was shutting up Parliament next Wednesday in order to enable country members to re[?]ire to their…
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