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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. End of the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 September 1921 · page 5

The Senate continued its sitting after the report closed this morning. The duty on manganese ore was fixed at 5, 15, and 20 per cent…

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Gloaming's Bad Luck Cold in Throat Spring Candidates at Work SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 6

The ghost of Carbine must surely put the Indian sign over present day aspirant for Old Juck's stake winning record of 29,626. As fast as they…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. No Confidence Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1921 · page 7

Mfr. Dooley, the Chief Secretary, was in charge of the House when the Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. Storey, the Premier, being too ill to attend…

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Old Election Cry Hanbury-st. Drain Ald. Hughes Reminiscent

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1921 · page 4

"They used to fight elections on that question," declared Alderman Hughes at Waratah Council last night, concerning the proper construction of…

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Exemption Too Low Miners' Income Tax Matter for Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 4

"The general exemption should be placed above the bread and butter level. Every man should at least be allowed his bread and…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. No Confidence Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 4

A petition from Inverell against the proposed State Lottery Bill was presented by Mr. Drummond to the Legislative Assembly this afternoon…

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Constant Condition Irish Peace Terms General Election Mooted Protection for Belfast Unionists London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 1

The Cardin Trades Union Congress heard representative from a Belfast delegation regarding the protection of trade unionist in Belfast. Councillor Baird, the leader, declared that the Irish were race conscious. To-day the eyes of 15,0000,000 Irishmen the world over…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. No Confidence Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. Bagnall asked the Chief Secretary without notice if, in view of the inflammatory speeches,…

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Pit to Parliament Mr. Watkins Looks Back Lodge Member for 40 Years

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 4

"I would bo very ungrateful to forget the boys who picked mo out of the mine and put me in Parliament," said air. D. Watkins, M.H.R., at…

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Wallsend Council Two in By-election

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 6

Two nominations were announced at noon to-day for the vacancy in Wallsend Council, caused by the resignation of Alderman W. Burden. They are:…

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1921 · page 4

Practically another Parliamentary week is to be given up to the debate on the motion of censure, which has already occupied much time which…

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Victorian Parliament. Labour Party Defeated. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1921 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Prendergast, the leader of the Labour party, moved a motion of want of confidence in the Government…

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Ulster Parliament New Session Dail Eirann Viewpoint LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 September 1921 · page 6

"The Times" correspondent at Dublin reports that the Parliament of Northern Ireland will open its new session on September 20…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. No Confidence Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1921 · page 7

Two more petitions were presented to the Legislative Assembly this afternoon against the proposed State lottery. Mr. Loxton gave notice of motion to…

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Stable to Barrier Derby Candidate's Career Work and Recreation

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 September 1921 · page 2

The pampered offsprings of millionaires are not guarded from harm more closely than candidates for the highest honors of the turf. Young…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 4

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, Mr. George Alexander Dewar was sworn in and took his seat. Mr. Kavanagh, Vice-president of the…

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British By-election "Anti Waste" Victory LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 1

In the by-election for West Lewisham, Sir Phillip Dawson (Conservative and anti-waste nominee), secured 9427 votes; Lieut-Commander Windham…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. No Confidence Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 5

The Ministerial party received a mild shock when the Assembly met this afternoon. Mr. Oakes, walking to the table with a huge petition signed by about 18,000…

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Mr. Murray's Speech First in Parliament Walsh Island Work Miners and Unemployment SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 1

Mr. D. Murray, the new member for Newcastle, made his maiden speech in the House last night. He hoped the Minister for Housing…

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Council Vacancy Wallsend Election

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 8

A ballot will be taken to-morrow to fill the vacancy on the Wallsend council created by the retirement of Alderman W. Burden…

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