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Politics & elections, 1925

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Darwin Seat. Mr. Nelson's Re-election Assured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 4

Latest figures in the poll for the Northern, Territery seat are: Nelson 735. Story 432. Returns to come in cannot alter the result…

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Dungog Municipal Council Election of Mayor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly-elected aldermen of the Municipality of Dungog was held on Tuesday night. There were present Ald. J…

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Mine Explosives. Questions in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 16

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Booth, M.L.A., asked Mr. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, if his attention had been drawn to an official statement by…

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State Parliament. Adjournment on Christmas Eve. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 7

The State Cabinet has decided to adjourn both Houses of Parliament on Christmas Eve until the middle of January…

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The Mayoral Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 7

As already, reported, a special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night last for the election of Mayor for the coming year. The retiring…

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Sir Henry Harwell. Candidate for Senate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 11

Sir Henry Barwell, leader of the South Australian Opposition, has decided to be a candidate for the Senate vacancy caused by the death of…

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Mayoral Election. West Maitland Council. Alderman Walter Again Chosen

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 7

A special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held on Tuesday for the election of a Mayor for the year 1926. Alderman Pilgrim…

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Election of Shire President. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 8

Sir,—Having had so many enquiries concerning the vote by which Councillor Pankhurst was elected Shire President, and also being a strong opponent…

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Election Trouble Shire Clerk Resigns

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 8

At a special meeting of Ashford Shire Council, the returning officer, Mr O. V. Johnson, submitted a report alleging breaches of the Electoral Act,…

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Waterloo Elections. Labour Captures Ten Seats

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 December 1925 · page 2

The Waterloo municipal elections which were held on Saturday, resulted in Labour capturing ten of the twelve seats…

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Municipal Elections No More for Twelve Months. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 December 1925 · page 5

The Minister for Local Government told Mr. Sanders that there would be no municipal elections held for twelve months…

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Upper House Appointments 35 Candidates Selected

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 December 1925 · page 2

Mr. Lang, the Premier, is determined to take action to prevent the Legislative Council from destroying Government policy measures…

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Election Trouble. Shire Clerk Resigns

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1925 · page 3

At a special meeting of Ashford Shire Council, the returning officer, Mr. O. V. Johnson, submitted a report alleging breaches of the…

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In Parliament Christmas Amenities

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 December 1925 · page 5

Members of the different parties, officers of the House, and members of the press assembled in the refreshment room in the Legislative Assembly on…

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Strenuous Session. the State Parliament. Mr. Lang's Review

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 December 1925 · page 6

"Although the Parliamentary session just adjourned has been one of the most strenuous in the history of the State, I think the Government…

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By Elections. Keen Fights in Quensland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 December 1925 · page 8

The State Government is rushing its campaign reinforcements to Eacham and Chillagoe electorates, hoping to stem the tide of defeat…

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