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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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The Senate Elections. in New South Wales. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 5

The count for the first Senate seat in New South Wales was completed last night, and resulted in Mr. M'Dougall (Lab.) being elected. He obtained a…

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Federal Elections. an American View. New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 5

The "New York Times," in a leading article headed, "Australian Elections and Mr. Hughes' Career," says: "It is always perilous for a Dominion statesman…

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Federal Ships Election Bluff Control of the Line SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 5

There is a growing suspicion in shipping circles that the hurried first reading of the bill placing the administration of the Commonwealth…

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They're Off for the Senate! Second Preferential Race Candidates Over the Vote Hurdles Will Grant Fill a Place? Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 5

There promises to be another exciting finish in the race for the second New South Wales seat in the senate. When the Commonwealth electoral, office was opened this morning the…

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Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 7

Sir,—It is with a fooling of disgust that I have learnt from a rumour that is in circulation that during the municipal elections in Adamstown two…

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Queensland Elections. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 5

The poll for the Lilley electorate was declared to-day, The final figures are: Mackey (Nat.) 19,842, Costello (Ind.) 10,576, informal 2202; majority for…

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Senate Elections. in New South Wales. Millen Second Elected. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 5

The counting of votes to elect the second Senator for New South Wales was concluded to-day, and resulted in Senator E. D. Millen being elected. He defeated…

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Matter for Parliament Mr. Scott Fell's Proposal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. Scott Fell M.L.A., said yesterday he was sorry to observe that the efforts of the Attorney~General Mr. Davin, to effect an agreement between…

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Senate Elections. in New South Wales. Labour Gains Third Seat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 5

The counting of preference votes to elect the third Senator in New South Wales was continued to-day. When counting ceased last night, all…

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Industrial Council Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the Industrial Council the following officials were elected unopposed—Messrs. A. E. Trussock and P. Connolly,…

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Stockton Election For Council Vacancy

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 8

There is very little interest being taken at Stockton in the by-election to fill the vacancy in the council The two candidates are Mr. E. V. Hudson…

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Senate Elections. in Victoria. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. Barker (Labour) has gained the first seal in the Senate with 238,686 votes. Mr. Swinburne (Nat.) being the runner-up with 213,777 votes. The count for the…

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Stockton Election

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 1

A very small poll was registered m the municipal by-election at Stockton on Saturday. The seat was gained by Mr. E. V. Hudso[?]., with 148 votes…

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Senate Elections. in Victoria. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 4

The count of votes for the second sent in the Senate is proceeding. The latest progressive figures are:—Barnes (Lab.) 200,709, Swinburne (Nat.)…

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"Jolly Good Fellow" Cheers for Mr. Hughes Speech at Nationalist Meeting Elections Like Battle of Jutland Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 5

At a meeting of the Nationalist Council last night certain members of the party were accused of in[?]guing against Mr. Hughes, and po[?]ted remarks were made at their expense. The general tenor of the meeting was on of genial…

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Federal Elections. North Sydney Declaration. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 6

The result of the poll in North Sydney was officially declared by the returning officer, for the division this afternoon. The figures were:—Hughes…

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The Senate Elections. in Victoria

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 6

The counting for the second vacancy in the Senate for Victoria was interrupted owing to the illness of two returning officers…

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The Senate Elections. in Victoria. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. Barnes (Labour) was to-day elected for the second Victorian seat is the Senate, the figures being: Barnes, 238,558; and Swinburne; 214,186…

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Senate Elections. Declaration in Sydney. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 5

The Commonwealth Returning Officer for New South Wales to-day declared the poll for the Senate for this State. About fifty people were…

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City Council Election Recount of Votes Returning Officer Appointed

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 7

Mr. Howard's request for a recount in connection with the recent Newcastle City Council election was referred to by Alderman Light at last night's meeting…

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