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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 11

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

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By Elections. Keen Fights in Queensland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 3

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

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State Election. How the Votes Went

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 3

"During the past three days," said Mr. Archdale Parkhill, general secretary of the National Association, yesterday, "there has been a remarkable…

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Senate President. Senator Millen's Election Assured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

The election of Senator J. D. Millen, of Tasmania, for the President's chair in the Senate, rendered vacant by the retirement of Senator Givens…

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State Election. How the Votes Went

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

"During the past three days," said Mr. Archdale Parkhill, general secretary of the National Association, yesterday, "there has been a remarkable…

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Reds Defeated. Election of Union Officials

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

A carefully conceived plan by a small coterie of Reds to capture control of the Hotel, Club. Restaurant, Caterers, Tea Rooms, and Boarding-house…

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Paying for the Elections Those Who Did Not Vote

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 8

Why did you not "apparently" vote at the last general election? In effect, this is the question, printed on blue forms, which will be sent to nearly half…

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Local Government Elections Protest Against Government's Proposal

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 6

Leichhardt Council on Wednesday night resolved unanimously to potition the Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair, asking him to prevent the proposed…

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How Votes Went at State Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 6

"During the past three days," said Mr Archdale Parkhill, general secretary of the National Association, on Wednesday, "there has been a…

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On Election Day Mem in Hotel Charges Against Licensee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 5

Mrs. Sarahe Ann Hampton was proceeded against in the Cessnock Police Court this rooming on two charges, namely, with keeping her…

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The Trams. Questions in Parliament. Shortage of Teachers Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 5

Sir Thomas Henley asked the Premier whether, as a matter of public policy, he would agree to the sale of the tramways to a company, owing…

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Elections Bill. Amendment by Legislative Council. Minister's Motion of Disagreement

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 6

The Legislative Assembly went into committee yesterday afternoon to consider amendments made by the Council in the Parliamentary…

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State Parliament Trains and Buses. Adult Franchise

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly resumed its sittings on Tuesday, there was, a good attendance of members. The galleries were fairly_full of spectators…

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Federal' Parliament Opened by Governor-general. Lord Stonehaven's Speech

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 7

The first session of the tenth Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened yesterday by the Governor-General Lord Stonehaven…

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Federal Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 2

At Melbourne on Wednesday a preliminary sitting of the Federal Parliament was held for the purpose of swearing in and carrying out the…

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Federal Parliament Meets. Progressive Legislation Promised

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 7

The first session of the tenth Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened on Wednesday atfernoon by the Governor-General, Lord…

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Eden-monaro. Getting Ready for By-election. Country Candidate, SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

Nominations of candidates who desire to stand in the Nationalist interest for the Eden-Monaro seat in the Federal Parliament, rendered…

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Sir A Chapman Dead. Long Public Career, in First Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 2

Sir Austin Chapman, M.P., died at Lewisham Hospital on Tuesday night. His death was not unexpected…

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Fate of Aldermen. New Elections This Year

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 4

A big deputation of Mayors and Shire Presidents failed to make any impression on the Premier oh Wednesday. Mr Lang stated in emphatic…

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Paying for Elections. Those Who Did Not Vote

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 6

Why did you not "apparently" vote at the last general election? In effect this is the question, printed on blue forms, which will be sent to…

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