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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1910

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London News. the General Election.—new En-actments.—a Great Canadian Canal.—a Labour Partnership.—the Patents Act.—parcels Post with Canada.—schoolboy Science Lecture. London, December 31st. the General Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 2

The political truce is over, and men are turning half unwillingly from the brief Christmas respite to the battle of platform, boarding, and polling booth…

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The Kaiser's Power. to Disperse Parliament. Questioned in the Reichstag. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 5

The Reichstag yesterday, by a huge majority, decided to rescind the call to order which the Vice-president administered to Herr Ledebour, a…

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Canada's Navy. Fight in Parliament. Plebescite Asked For. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1910 · page 5

The debate upon the Navy proposals of the Government was continued in the Canadian House of Commons all last week…

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Finnish Elections. Socialists and Anti-russians. Obtain a Majority. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1910 · page 5

At the elections to the Diet of Finland, the candidates of the Socialist and Anti-Russian parties were returned in a large majority…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Tarro Shire Council. Election of President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1910 · page 6

A special meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the Lands Office, East Maitland, yesterday morning, for the purpose of electing a President for…

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Hamilton Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1910 · page 6

A special meeting of the Hamilton Council was held last night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing term. There were present: The Mayor…

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Waratah Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 7

The Waratah Council held a special meeting on Monday evening, when there were present. The Mayor, Alderman W. V. Southon, and Aldermen Miller, Hughes,…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Cessnock Shire. Election of President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 6

A special meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was held at the shire office, Cessnock, yesterday morning for the purpose of electing a president for the ensuring…

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The French Navy. Increase of the Fleet. Approved by Parliament. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 5

The French Cabinet has approved of the Navy Bill. The bill provides for a battle fleet in home waters of 28 battleships, 10…

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Stockton. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 6

A special meeting of the Stockton Council was held last night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman R. Henley-Smith), and Aldermen Hudson, Hodges,…

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Last of the Elections. Scottish Universities. Return a Conservative. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 5

The election for the Glasgow and Aberdeen Universities resulted in the re-election of Sir Henry Craik (Conservative)…

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London Council Elections. Great Struggle Expected. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 5

Brisk preparations are being made for the London County Council elections, to be held in March. A great struggle is foreshadowed…

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Wickham Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 6

A special meeting of the Wickham Council was held last evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. Alderman S. Richardson, Mayor,…

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Newcastle Fire Brigade. Successful Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 6

Mr. A. Webb, chief officer of fire brigades, was in Newcastle on Wednesday for the purpose of inspecting candidates for membership of the Newcastle…

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London News. London, January 7th. the Elections.—poster Campaign. Mr. Richard Bell and Labour.—british and German Navy Programmes.—new British Province.—the Pantomime Season. the Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 7

A complete survey of the state of parties throughout the kingdom can now be made. Throughout England, Scotland and Wales the lists are remarkably well filled,…

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Swansea Election. Charge by Mr. Tillett. Against His Opponent. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 5

At the Labour Conference yesterday Mr. Ben Tillett caused a scene by accusing Mr. Arthur Henderson, M.P. for the Barnard Castle division of…

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Imperial Parliament. Government Difficulty. Peril From Its Allies. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 5

The "Morning Post" states that it was reported among the Radicals yesterday that Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, had failed to obtain any of…

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The Greek Elections. Warning to Cretans. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 5

The protecting Powers, in a Note to Crete, peremptorily warn the Cretans that they will not be permitted to participate in the Greek elections…

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Finnish Parliament. Agrarians Successful. Fifteen Women Elected. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 5

At the recent election for the Finish Diet fifteen women were returned The Agrarians and Socialists secured 103 seats; thus outnumbering all…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 6

In view of the possibility of disorder occurring at public meetings during the Federal elections, it should be noted that provision has been made in the…

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