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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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The State Elections. Results of the Polling. Verdict of the Ballot

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 August 1904 · page 5

The general elections for the twentieth Parliament of New South Wales were held on Saturday. Owing to the reduction of the number of members…

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The State Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 August 1904 · page 4

The definite result of the general elections which took place on Saturday will not be known for a day or two. At the same time, it is possible from…

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Latest Polling Results. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 5

The following are the latest of the polling, as checked by the central returning officers last night. The work will be resumed to-day:—…

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A Sydney Letter. Was Sir George Dibbs an "Old Man?"—a Phase of the General Election—how Many Didn't Vote?—the Greatest Reform of Any Population—has the Capital Dropped Out of People's Minds?—the Breaking Wave of Lawlessness.—the Chamber of Commerce Strikes the Right Note—commercial Education for a Commercial People. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 3

While, of course Sir George Dibbs, having lived the allotted age, was not a young man, nor even a middle-aged one, may not the question be asked—was he…

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Greta. the Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 6

Considerable interest was manifested in the polling here on Saturday, but only 199 people availed themselves of the opportunity of voting, 106 of these being…

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West Wallsend. the Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 6

The election day passed off quietly here. The navvies from Brown's railway rolled up well to record their votes, and before going back were mostly…

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Imperial Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The vacancy created in the representation of Reading in the House of Commons by the resignation of Mr. G. W. Palmer…

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The Elections. Position of Parties. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 5

The members of the Liberal and Reform party are much pleased with the result of the elections, although the returns are not quite as favourable to them…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier. Mr. Bent, told Mr. Scott Bennett, a Labour member, that the Government did not intend to introduce a Bill to…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 5

Sir FREDERICK HOLDER, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past two o'clock to-day. Mr. DEAKIN (Vic.) inquired whether…

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State Elections. the Latest Returns. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 5

The remaining election returns are dribbling in very slowly, but the outstanding figures are unimportant, as they cannot affect the candidates who have…

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West Australian Parliament Government Defeated. Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1904 · page 5

A division was taken in the Legislative Assembly this morning on the motion by Mr. Daglish, the leader of the labour party, to delete a certain clause from the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Dalgety Agreed To. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1904 · page 5

Sir RICHARD BAKER, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock to-day. Senator MATHIESON (W.A.) inquired…

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State Elections. Latest Results. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1904 · page 5

A meeting of the Cabinet was held this afternoon, at which the position of the Government in view of the result of the elections was considered. At the close…

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Imperial Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The House of Commons is hastening the end of the session. The closure is being applied to the discussions on the votes in…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the question of supply, supplementary Estimates for £32,402 were dealt with. A long discussion took place with regard to…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. New Hebrides Trade. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 5

Sir RICHARD BAKER, the President of the Senate, took the Chair at half-past two o'clock to-day. On the motion of Senator Clemons…

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Imperial Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—Mr. Findlay, a Liberal, has been elected for North East Lancashire…

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Municipal District of Wickham. First Election of Six Aldermen and Two Auditors. To be holden on Saturday, 8th April

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1904 · page 7

Nominations for the Above election have been received as fellows.— AS ALDERMEN:— James Hannell, Esq., J.P., landowner,…

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Imperial Parliament. the Prorogation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 August 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Imperial Parliament has been prorogued until the 3rd November. The King's speech was mainly…

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