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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

522 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 27

The Northern Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 5

Polling has closed in Belfast. It is estimated that 90 per cent, of the electors voted in all districts, and in some 95 per cent. Women voters were particularly…

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Ulster Elections Fierce Fighting in Belfast Voters Attacked Further Lawlessness Feared London, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

The Ulster elections were carried out amidst scenes of the wildest excitement and enthusiasm. Belfast was a [?] mass of red, white and…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. War Gratuity Bonds Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir Joseph Cook, the Acting Prime Minister, told Mr. Catts (N.S.W.) that he knew nothing of alleged obstacles…

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The Ulster Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

The outstanding feature of the election at Armagh was the large number of impersonations, particularly of dead persons. The chief offenders were…

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Chamber of Commerce Election Of Council

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

As the result of the election conducted in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, the following will…

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Ulster's First Member Stirring Elections Raid on Ballot Boxes LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

The first elected member to the Ulster Parliament was Thomas Moles, a member of the House of Commons, who was returned for South Belfast,…

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Ulster Parliament Rival Leaders Elected LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 1

The latest figures in connection with the Ulster elections disclose that Arthur Griffiths, Michael Collins, De Valera and Sir James Craig (Ulster's…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Metal Mining Difficulty. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 4

When the House of Representatives met to-day Mr. Blakeley (N.S.W.) moved the adjournment to discuss the position of the mining industry. He said the action…

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The Irish Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

The latest Ulster returns show that Sir James Craig had a big lead in County Down, but Mr. De Valera's return is assured. Michael Collins is among…

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Irish Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 5

The Ulster elections have resulted in a more sweeping victory for the Unionists than was expected, every one of them being returned. The Nationalists and the…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. New South Wales Graziers. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, leave of absence for a month was granted to the Prime Minister, on the ground of public business…

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Ireland's Woes Mr. Considine's Talk Tactics in Parliament MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 6

The troubles of Ireland were obtruded into the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon by the member for the Barrier, Mr. Considine, and…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Iron and Steel Duties. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Foley (W.A.) drew attention, amid loud laughter, to the fact that Mr. Jowett was wearing his £5 suit…

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Death of Mr. J. PAGE, M.H.R. Sorrow in Parliament. the House Adjourns. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 5

Mr. James Page, the member of the House of Representatives for Maranoa, in Queensland, was found dead in bed at his house in Moonee Ponds…

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Ulster Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 5

The Ulster Government is inviting all the dominion Prime Ministers to attend the opening of Parliament on June 22…

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Perils of the Barrel Fight for U.S. Presidency Money for Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 6

A "shocking political scandar" is the Democratic New York World [?] designation of the "ten-million-dollar fund used to nominate and elect a…

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Belfast Parliament Formal Opening Sinn Fein Murders LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 1

The Belfast House of Commons was opened formally in brilliant weather. Viscount Fitzalan, replying to the city's welcome expressed the hope…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Iron and Steel Duties. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 7

When the House of Representatives met to-day, the Deputy Speaker read a cable message from Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Prime Minister, saying that he was deeply…

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Signed Articles Municipal Elections Labor's New Scheme Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 5

There has been much discussion among Labour aldermen on a proposal to include the Government to introduce legislation early next session to provide…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Iron and Steel Duties. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir Joseph Cook, the Acting Prime Minister, told Mr. Bamford (Q.) that it seemed of no use to answer press statements…

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