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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Federal Policy Elections Probable in December. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Federal Ministerial Party was held to-day, lasting all the morning and part of the afternoon. Resolutions were passed congratulating…

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Scene in Parliament. Five Members Removed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 September 1919 · page 6

Following on an all-night sitting, a scene occurred in the Legislative assembly this morning during a discussion on the estimates. The removal of five…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. a Lengthy Sitting. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 September 1919 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly this morning continued consideration of the Estimates for the Department of Public Works after our report closed. Members…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Peace Treaty. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 September 1919 · page 6

Senator Givens, the President at the Senate, took the chair at eleven o'clock this morning. Senator O'Loghlin (S.A.) asked whether…

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Federal Elections Pearce for W.A. LONDON, Sunday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 September 1919 · page 4

Australians in London have received the strongest indications that Mr. Hughes proposes that the Federal elections shall be held in December…

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Randwick Gallops Spring Candidates Out SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 September 1919 · page 5

One of the most prominent horses working at Randwick this morning was Artilleryman, who, looking very well, did steady work. Richmond…

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"Life or Death" Leaders v. Parliament Prominent Views on the Strike London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 1

"The Times" in a leader recalls how Mr. T. C. Cramp (president of the National Union of Railwaymen) in a recent speech, said: "The centre…

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Miners' Candidates For Newcastle Electorate

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 5

It was said on good authority in the Trades Hall this morning that the following would be among the Labor candidates for the Newcastle…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Appropriation Bill Passed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 October 1919 · page 5

Mr. F. Flowers, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. On the motion of Mr. Garland, the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1919 · page 5

Senator Givens, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator Lynch (W.A.) asked if it was…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1919 · page 5

Mr. Flowers, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Local Government Bill was…

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"Summon Parliament" British Labor Demand LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 October 1919 · page 5

The chairman of the Labor Party has telegraphed to the Premier from Scotland, asking for Parliament to be summoned immediately…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 5

Senator Givens, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator Russell, the Vice-President of…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 5

Mr. Flowers, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this evening. Further attention was devoted to the…

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Alderman Quinlan Resigns City Council Sensation Will Seek Re-election Allocation of Insurance And a Shorthand Report

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 5

"I, alderman, tender my resignation as alderman of Newcastle City Council, on account of insurance given to one company.—…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 October 1919 · page 6

Senator Givens, the President of the Senate, took the chair at eleven o'clock this morning. The Nauru Island Agreement Bill was…

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Macquarie By-election Opposing Mr. Quinlan Possible Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 October 1919 · page 1

Who is to oppose Mr. Quinlan in his candidature for the Macquarie Ward seat at the by-election rendered necessary by his resignation? The…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Ryan Will Stand. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 October 1919 · page 5

Mr. Ryan will contest a seat at the next Federal elections. The Interstate Labour Conference sat in Sydney last week, and among other matters set down for…

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Rusholme By-election Four Candidates Coalitionist Favored LONDON Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 1

Polling will take place to-morrow for the Rusholme by-election. which has been necessitated by the death of Mr. Stroker. the Coalition member…

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"Pulse of Parliament" (Continued from Page 5) Talbot's Services Opinion of Members

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 4

Continuing his evidence before the Wheat Commission, Mr. Conroy said that Talbot was most useful in obtaining the opinion of members, and then…

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