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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Gas Companies' Powers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 4

In the Legislative Council this afternoon Dr. Nash gave notice of his intention to ask the representative of the Government if his attention had been…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Action Against Mr. Mahon. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, by leave, stated that he had written to Mr. Mahon notifying him of his…

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Wickham Mayoral Election

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 7

The town clerk, Wickham, in a minute to the council last night, recommended that a special meeting of the council be held on December 22…

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Questions in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Oakes asked Mr. Dooley, the Chief Secretary:—(1.) What is the total amount, in pounds, of fish caught by State…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Aid to Farmers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 5

In the Legislative Council this afternoon the Gas Act Amendment Bill was read a third time. On the motion of Sir Joseph…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Charge Against Mr. Mahon. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, said he had received a letter from Mr. Mahon in which there was no excuse given on…

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The Mayoralty Plenty of Candidates Counting the Noses

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 4

Several new names are mentioned in connection with the Newcastle Mayoralty for the ensuing year. In conformity with the new…

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Our New Zealand Letter. Parliament. Wellington, November 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 2

The present Parliament is nearing the close of its first session. The work has proceeded smoothly and effectively, thanks mainly to the tactful and able…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Profiteering Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 7

The Legislative, Assembly continued the discussion on the Profiteering Prevention Bill in committee this morning, after our report closed…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Mr. Mahon Expelled. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 7

The House of Representatives continued the debate until past five o'clock this morning, on the motion of Mr. Hughes the Prime Minister, "That, in…

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Politicians Awake! Public Servants' Claims Basic Wage Stir Message for Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 November 1920 · page 5

"Our movement has no political significance whatever; it is Parliament we went to impress—not [?]o much the Government."…

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12,000-Ton Ships. Walsh Island's Offer Parliament to Decide

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 5

Before the Federal Parliament adjourns it is expected that members will be asked by the Government to decide whether a contract should be…

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Venizelos Defeated Greee 'Elections Official Note from Athens LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 1

Conflicting reports have been received from Athens concerning the Greek elections. An early message states that the whole of the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Budget Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 4

Mr. Storey, the Premier, informed Mr. Fitzpatrick in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, that the Cabinet had not yet been able to make arrangements for…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Basic Wage. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Higgs (Q.), in a personal explanation, said his absence during the debate which resulted in the expulsion of Mr. Mahon was…

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Greek Elections. Venizelos Defeated. Hopes of Constantine. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 5

The Greek elections have resulted in a triumph for the Opposition, supporting the return to the throne of the ex-King Constantine…

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Quirindi Estate Approach of Elections Mr. Mack's Criticism SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 5

Mr. Mack. K.C., senior counsel for the Crown, continued his address this morning before the Royal Commissioner who is inquiring into the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 4

The Legislative Council met at the usual hour this afternoon. Dr. Nash asked the representative of the Government if he would draw the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 5

In the Senate to-day Senator Gardiner (N.S.W.) drew attention to the agitation in the public service of New South Wales to obtain the basic wage…

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Hamilton's Mayor Three Possible Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 3

At last night's meeting of Hamilton Council, it was agreed, on the motion of Ald. Brien. seconded by Ald. Steel, that the election of Mayor should take…

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