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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 5

Senator GIVENS, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator O'KEEFE (Tas.) asked the…

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The Amateur Gardener Rose Parliament Meets Where and How to Bed the Plants

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 2

Rose planting begins this month. April, especially when sunshine alternates with shower, is the best time of the year to set the work done…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 7

The Senate continued its discussion in Committee of the Supply Bill after the report closed this morning. The bill was passed through all stages,…

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Avowed Republican Hertzog's Declaration Scene in Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 1

The debate in the Legislative Assembly on the War Expenses Vote is leading to most heated scenes. General Hertzog ascribed the recent…

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The Flinders Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 9

A number of candidates have announced their intention of wooing the suffrages of the electors of Flinders, vacated by the appointment of Sir William Irvine to the Bench. The…

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South African Elections LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 3

Reuter's Capetown correspondent states that at a joint sitting of the two Houses the Parliament Bill, amending the Constitution so as to provide for tho inclusion of…

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Danish Elections Women with a Vote LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 5

Reuter's correspondent at Copenhagen states that the Danish elections have just been held, and that women voted for the first time…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Mr. Tudor's Explanation. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 4

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Mr. PALMER (Vic.) presented a…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Mission to London. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 5

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past two o'clock to-day. Mr. LIVINGSTON (S.A.) asked…

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Our London Letter. Opening of Parliament.—food Rationing. — the Treatment of Prisoners. London, February 9. Opening of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 2

Those who are familiar with the opening of Parliament by the King in person say that Tuesday's proceedings were remarkable for their simplicity. But to…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Mr. Tudor's Motion Rejected. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 6

Mr. JOHNSON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at two o'clock this afternoon. Mr. RILEY (N.S.W.) asked for…

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Randwick Gallops Newcastle Candidates SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 5

The going at Randwick this morning was a trifle heavy. Tarnapol, on the Magpie track, ran five furlongs in 1.9½, Thana seven furlongs In 1.40, Bee a mile in 1.48, Blue…

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Boolaroo Races. Cup Candidate's Win

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 April 1918 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Boolaroo race meeting on Saturday, and everything passed off pleasantly under the direction of Mr. P. Solomon, the secretary. The…

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Water Board Election Two Municipal Members

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 April 1918 · page 4

Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board met to-day. The president (Mr. A. E. Cutler, M.Inst. C.E., M.I.M.E.) occupied the chair, and Messrs. O. G. Steel…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 5

Senator GIVENS, the President of the Senate, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Senator RUSSELL, the Vice-President…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Repatriation Bill. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 5

Senator GIVENS, the President of the Senate, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Senator MILLEN, the Minister for…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 7

Senator GIVENS, the President of the Senate, took the chair at eleven o'clock this morning. Senator PRATTEN (N.S.W.) asked the…

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The Flinders Election. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 7

Mr. Watt, the Acting Prime Minister, speaking at Dandenong in support of Captain Bruce, the selected National candidate for Flinders, alluded to the serious…

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Empire Parliament Hertzog Emphatic South Africa's Salvation CAPETOWN, Monday night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 1

General Hertzog on Saturday addressed his constituents at Smithfield, Free State. The speech was eagerly awaited throughout the country in view of the recent political…

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BY-ELECTION Coalitionist Wins LONDON, Monday night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 6

The polling in connection with the South Hereford by-election resulted:—Pully (Coalition), 3260; Preece (farmers' candidate), 1784…

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