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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Blayney Election. Final Returns. Blayney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 6

The final returns for the Blayney second ballot were made available this morning. The figures were: Reeby, 2244; Withington, 2108. Majority for Berby, 136…

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Federal Campaign. Selection of Liberal Candidate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 6

A comprehensive move is being made by the Liberal Association in the direction of the selection of Liberal candidates. This matter has been delayed…

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The Blayney Election. Various Views. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 5

"The most striking feature about the Blayney election," said Mr. Carmichael, the Minister for Public Instruction, who has been away on a tour of the northern…

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Tasmanian Elections. Hobart

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 4

The Franklin count resulted in the election of three Liberals—Messrs. Cotton, Evans, and Ewing-and three Labour members—Messrs. Earle, Dicker, and…

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University Senate Elections. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 5

The University Amendment Act comes into force by proclamation to-morrow, and arrangements will now have to be made for the election of a new Senate…

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Londonderry Election. a Keen Fight. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 5

The election for Londonderry took place to-day. The Duchess of Abercorn has actively canvassed the Londonderry…

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A Test Case. Contractors in Parliament. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 5

The Select Committee of the House of Commons, appointed to consider the eligibility of Sir Stuart Samuel to retain his seat as member for the…

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Ulster By-election. Great Excitement. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 5

There was great excitement in Londonderry when the Nationalist candidate, Mr. Hogg, gained the seat from the Unionists…

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Yass By-election. the Date Fixed. Sydney

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

Mr. Willis, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, returned to Sydney by the steamer Mannganul this morning. He was looking well after his New Zealand…

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The State Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 4

The opinion expressed by Mr. Willis, the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, in favour of an early appeal to the people, is one which will be…

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Yass Election. the Labour Candidate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 6

At a meeting of the executive of the Political Labour, League to-night, Mr. Gregory M'Girr was selected as the Labour candidate to contest Yass at the…

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Kurri Hospital Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 6

The declaration of the poll in connection with the election of officers and committee of Kurri Kurri Hospital was made at a special meeting of subscribers last…

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Mayoral Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 6

Alderman W. M'Lauchlin, Mayor of West Maitland, was re-elected Mayor of West Maitland at a special meeting of the council last evening for the term…

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University Senate. Provisions for Election. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 5

Regulations providing for the election of the representatives of the University upon the new Senate as constituted by the University Amendment Act were…

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Imprisoned by Parliament. Contumacious Witness. Ottawa

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 5

Parliament has been debating for two days a case similar to that of Mr. Marxe In the British House of Commons…

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Imperial By-election. Unionists Retain a Seat. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 5

In the by-election for the Chorley division of Lancashire, Mr. Hibbert, Unionist, beat Mr. J. P. Jackson, Liberty by 7373 votes to 5606…

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Letters to the Editor. Fire Brigade Board Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 3

Sir,—In your Issue of Saturday last a paragraph appeared under "Current News" referring to the election of country representatives on Fire Brigades…

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State Politics. Will Parliament Again Meet? Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, had something to say this afternoon with regard to the suggestion that the Government were afraid to meet Parliament…

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Election of President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 5

At the conclusion of the retiring president's address the ballot for the president for 1912 was taken, and the first count resulted in the Rev. J. E…

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Fire Brigade Board Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 7

Sir,—It having been stated that I did not take advantage of the opportunities of addressing the different councils in the Newcastle ire districts, not wishing…

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