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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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Greta. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1906 · page 5

On Tuesday at noon the official announcement of the nominations to all the vacancies in the council was made by the Mayor and returning officer,…

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Carrington. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1906 · page 5

Aldermen Light and Bromley addressed the ratepayers from the balcony of the Cosmopolitan Hotel last evening. There was a large attendance, and Alderman…

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Newcastle Council Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 5

Last night a meeting of the ratepayers of Macquarie Ward was addressed from the balcony of the Miners' Arms, Darby-street, by Mr. Andrew Cook, who is one…

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District News. Carrington. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 5

Mr. D. Murray addressed the ratepayers at the Oriental Hotel last evening, in support of his candidature for a seat in the council. Mr. W. Smith presided. Mr…

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Hamilton. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 5

Mr. A. Christie, one of the candidates for the representation of South Ward in the Hamilton Council, addressed a meeting of ratepayers from the balcony of Mr…

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Adamstown. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 5

Last night Mr. George Robinson, who is a candidate for a seal in the council as a representative of the East Ward addressed a large meeting of ratepayers…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. the Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1906 · page 6

The elections in earth of the three district boroughs, East and West Maitland and Morpeth, will be fought out to-day with a large measure of energy,…

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London News. the Colonial Office and the Colonies.—mr. Winston Churchill Expounds Its Policy.—no Colonial Preference From the New Ministry.—mr. John Burns' Sweeping Programme.—a Policy for the Radical Millennium.—mr. Chamberlain Howled Down.—a Candidates Threatening Speech.—an Australian's Explanation of Australia's Troubles—"protection and the Landlord." London, January 5th, 1906

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 7

The two most interesting personalities in the now Ministry are undoubtedly Mr. Winston Churchill and Mr. John Burns. Both have been very much in…

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Carrington. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 3

Alderman J. A. Bromley and M. Light addressed a large gathering of ratepayers last evening from the balcony of Mcssonger's hotel, Mr. A. Thornton presiding…

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Tighe's Hill. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 3

Alderman T. Hobson addressed a number of ratepayers from the balcony of the Royal Oak Hotel, Tighe's Hill, last evening, in support of his candidature for…

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Municipal Elections. Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 4

The elections for an alderman to represent Macquarie Ward in the City Council, and for two auditors, took place yesterday Polling commenced at eight o'clock…

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District News. Waratah. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 6

At Kalsina Flat on Friday evening Mr. J. Stewart, the reform candidate, addressed a meeting of ratepayers, and explained his views on municipal government. The…

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Hamilton. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 6

Last night a meeting of the ratepayers of East Ward in the Hamilton municipality was addressed from the balcony of the Northern Star Hotel,…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. the Municipal Elections. West Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 6

The presence of seven candidates in the field contesting the election to fill four vacancies in the West Maitland Borough Council aroused unusual interest in the…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Municipal Elections. West Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 6

The Mayor, Alderman M'Lauchlin, made the official declaration of the poll in connection with the West Maitland municipal election in the Town Hall on Saturday at…

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Municipal Elections. Results of the Polls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1906 · page 5

The municipal elections in the districts around Newcastle took place on Saturday, and in several instances there were hard contests. Several aldermen who had…

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New Lambton. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 3

The returning officer, Alderman M. Gray, made the official declaration of the poll at the Council Chambers last evening. There was no alteration in the…

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Lambton. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 3

The deputy returning officer, Mr. T. S. Jones, made the official declaration of the poll at the counoll chambers at noon yesterday. He stated that, after a careful…

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Wallsend. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 5

Alderman J. H. Timmins the Mayor of Wallsend, who was returned unopposed for the Brookstown and Heaton Ward, addressed the electors on the declaration…

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Waratah. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 5

The returning officer, Alderman Braye, officially declared the poll on Monday morning, and declared Messrs. J. Windeyer, T. Miller, and J. Stewart duly…

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