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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Our Sydney Letter. Up Go the Prices Again.—fares Rents. Bread and Butter, Gas and Everything.—the Next State Election.—christmas and Other Traffic.—in Expectation of Captain Ross Smith.—helping Others.—strikes in the Passing. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 December 1919 · page 4

The Cabinet sitting as the directorate of Railways and Tramway, Unlimited, has had to bow to the inevitable and accept the advice of the General Management…

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British Elections Probable in February On Nationalisation Issue LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 December 1919 · page 1

The "Dally News" sensationally announces, on the authority of its lobbyist, that the Government's [?]ted action in throwing over the Coal and…

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The State Elections. Perfecting the Machinery. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 5

"No effort will be spared to ensure the smooth running of the electoral machinery at the next State elections," said Sir George Fuller, the Minister…

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English By-election London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 1

The keenest interest is being taken in the by-election for Spen Valley. The candidates are Colonel Fairfax, a Coalitionist; Sir John Simon…

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New Zealand Elections. Victory for Mr. Massey. Sir Joseph Ward Loses His Seat. Wellington, December 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 December 1919 · page 5

The forecast of the New Zealand elections, which I have given your readers in my last letters, has been more than justified. As predicted, the Reform party,…

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The Elections Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 December 1919 · page 4

There were few additions to-day to the numbers polled by the New South Wales candidates at the Federal elections. For the Gwydir electorate Mr…

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Imperial Parliament. the Prorogation. Speech by the King. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 December 1919 · page 5

The King's Speech at the prorogation of Parliament on Tuesday contained at the outset a recognition of new conditions and of changes in time-honoured customs,…

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Federal Elections. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 December 1919 · page 5

The counting of absentee votes for Ballarat has been concluded. The result vas a tie, the figures being:—Kirby (Nationalist), 13,531; M'Grath (Labour),…

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Election Returns Mr. Webster's Chance SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 December 1919 · page 5

Although new figures were made available to-day for several New South Wales seats in the House of Representatives and also for the Senate…

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Miners' Officers What of Future? Chances for Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 December 1919 · page 5

The re-election of Messrs. Amram Lewis and W. Brennan as treasurer and secretary respectively or the Miners Federation, is considered a…

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Election Humours

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 December 1919 · page 6

Stewing in the close muggy atmosphere that prevails in the electoral room at the top of the Post-office for several nights and days, and the concomitant climbs up…

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Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 December 1919 · page 5

Only in a few cases has finality been reached in the counting for the House of Representatives. Second preference votes have been distributed, so far, only in the…

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Federal Elections. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 December 1919 · page 5

Further progress was made to-day in the counting of the second preference votes for the House of Representatives. The Werriwa and Parkes electorates were…

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Municipal Elections Keen Competition Likely

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 December 1919 · page 3

A lot of interest in being centred in the forthcoming elections for the Newcastle Municipal Council which will take place on January 31. It is…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Webster Defeated Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1919 · page 5

The figures, for the Gwydir electorate wore finalised to-day. The votes cast for Mr. Bell (Independent) were distributed. Of the total of 1973 there were 1211…

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Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, December 23 the Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1919 · page 5

There is nothing new to chronicle in connection with the general election. Mr. Massey has a big majority, and will be able to carry on quite easily. Sir Joseph…

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Boothby Election. Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1919 · page 5

The poll was declared for Boothby at the Unley Town Hall to-day. The returning officer announced that the figures were: Mr. Storey (Nationalist), 18,501;…

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Local Government Elections. Returned Sailors and Soldiers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1919 · page 5

The general elections in municipalities and shires are due to be held throughout the State on January 31, 1920 (except in Blue Mountains Shire, where the…

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Local Government. Soldiers May Vote Election Provisions

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 December 1919 · page 1

Returned soldiers who may have been in the municipality for [?] months pr[?]ding January 31 [?] take part in the municipal election on…

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"Get Busy" State Elections SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 31 December 1919 · page 1

The Graziers' Association in urging local committees throughout the country to get busy with the State elections, says: "It is intended to run…

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