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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Mr. Cann's Explanation. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 4

Mr. J. J. COHEN, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. CANN, in a personal explanation,…

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Charge of Treachery A Disappointed Candidate Wickham Mayoralty

Northern Times · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 4

A special meeting of Wickham Council was held last night, prior to the ordinary meeting, to decide the amount of the Mayoral allowance and…

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Election of Wickham's Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 4

For ten minutes lust evening there was trouble at the Wickham Council. A special meeting was held before the ordinary meeting, to fix the Mayoral allowance…

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Imperial Parliament. Speech from the Throne

Northern Times · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday.—The text of the King's Speech in Parliament is as follows:— "My Lords and Gentlemen,—Since…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

Mr. J. J. COHEN, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock tills afternoon. Mr. FITZPATRICK, the Minister for…

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The King's Speech. Proroguing Parliament. Tribute to the Troops. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 5

The King's Speech, in proroguing the Imperial Parliament, said that American's entry into the war, followed ether countries, had…

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Ald. Kingsborough's Resignation. By-election on March 6

Northern Times · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 1

As reported on Saturday, Alderman, Kingsborough has retired from Newcastle Municipal Council as a representative of Belmore ward. He…

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Mayoral Election

Northern Times · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 3

The Stockton Municipal Council meets to-night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. It is understood that there…

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The Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 6

Sir,—In some places the Mayor is elected by the ratepayers, and not by the aldermen. From what can be ascertained, the aldermanle method does not appear to…

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Against War Elections

Northern Times · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 1

VANCOUVER, Monday.—The Legislature of Ontario has decided not to hold an election until three years have elapsed. The feeling is strong against…

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Hamilton Mayor. Election To-morrow

Northern Times · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 5

At the conclusion of the ordinary meeting of the Hamilton Council to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, a special meeting will be held for the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 5

Mr. FLOWERS, President, took the chair at hail-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Aboriginals Protection Amendment Bill, which had already reached the third…

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Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 6

Following the ordinary meeting of the council a special meeting was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly continued its sitting this morning, after our report closed. Mr. DOOLEY'S amendment to refer the…

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Imperial Parliament. the King's Speech. the Duty of Britain. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 5

King Georgo, in opening Parliament, was accompanied by the Queen and attended by the Prince of Wales. Australian, New Zealand, and other…

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Westminster Crisis Strained Situation Challenge by Lloyd George Asquith on the Horizon In Parliament Pacificists and Asquith

Northern Times · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.—The re-opening of Parliament, after the briefest recess, is occasioning the liveliest interest in view of the importance…

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Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 5

A special meeting was then held for the election of Mayor. Alderman Wilson, Cram, and Brien were nominated for the position, Alderman Cram withdrew, on account of…

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Miscellaneous. Imperial Parliament the King's Speech. "Prosecute the War!"

Northern Times · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 1

The King's speech at the opening of Parliament contained the following passages: "The necessities of war have rendered it imperative for me,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Acceptance of Local Loans. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 5

Mr. J. J. COHEN, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. HOLMAN, the Premier, in reply to…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 7

The Legislative Assembly continued the consideration of the Gas Amendment Bill in committee this morning after our report closed…

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