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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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State Elections. Wickham Seat. Liberal Aspirants

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 6

The four candidates who are seeking selection for the Wickham seat in the Liberal Interest at the forthcoming State elections addressed the electors at the…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly sat all last night and early this morning. Mr. Theopore, the deputy leader of the Opposition, was suspended for twenty-four…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Superannuation Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The debate was resumed on the second…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. FLOWERS, the Vice-president of…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Electoral Bill. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 5

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Mr. KELLY, the Acting Minister far…

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Chinese Politics. Presidential Election. Yuan Shi Kai Returned. Pekin

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 5

The ballots for the Presidential elections lasted twelve hours. The number of members who voted was 759, while there were twenty…

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South Australian Parliament Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 5

The House of Assembly sat from two o'clock yesterday afternoon until ten o'clock this morning, discussing the Constitution Bill, which, among several other…

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Baseball Triumphs. Parliament Adjourns. Washington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 5

Interest in the "World's" series of baseball games is so keen that the Democrats flippantly questioned the Chairman of the House of…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Jervis Bay Alienation. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-post four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. DANGAR moved the adjournment…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Tasmanian Grants. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 5

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past two o'clock to-day. Sir JOHN FORREST, the Treasurer, in…

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Our Sydney Letter. This Truly Magnificent Occasion.—labour in Grand Procession.—another Bank Burglary.—our "Unsightly Skyline."—the "Early-bird" Candidate.—a Sign in the Sky—australia Overshadows the Sun. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 4

We are having a remarkable week. It is safe to say that it will never be forgotten. The fleet has taken up general attention and few people are able to talk…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 5

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past two o'clock, this afternoon. Sir JOHN FORREST, the Treasurer,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Superannuation Bill. Rejected by Two Votes. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 4

The fact that the Legislative Assembly is on the eve of dissolution will generally be received with satisfaction. If it has not accomplished as…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Public Works Estimates. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 4

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the Chair at half-past ten o'clock this morning. Mr. KELLY, the Assistant Minister for…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Eight-hour Bill Rejected. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Coonabarabran-Burren Junction…

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Military Directorship. No Elections. Washington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 October 1913 · page 5

President Huerta has established a military directorship in Mexico. There is little likelihood now of the elections occurring…

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Canadian By-election. Conservatives Win. Montreal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 October 1913 · page 5

The Conservatives won the Chateaugeray election by a small majority, thus indicating that the support for Mr. Broden's naval policy is strong in…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Estimates for Works. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1913 · page 5

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon, Mr. WYNNE, the Postmaster-General,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Close of the Session. Werris Creek Railway Passed. Other Measures Rejected. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1913 · page 4

SIR FRANCIS SUTTOR, President of the Legislative Council, took the Chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. FARLEIGH preseated a petition…

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