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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Sun Peeps Through the Window of the World Free State Elections 360 Names for 153 Seats President's Good Omen "Professor" De Valera for Clare LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 1

"The Times" Dublin correspondent states that the nominations for the Irish elections were due yesterday. The returns are incomplete, but it is probable that 360 candidates, including five women, will contest 153 scats…

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Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 6

There are now indications that the brief and hurried session of the Federal Parliament will be brought to a close in time to enable the Prime…

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Autocracy or Act of Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 4

It is obviously a basic principle of administration in a country that depends for its existence and prosperity upon its primary production, that any taxation upon the kind that can be equitably remitted should be. On the authority of Mr. Maxwell, of the…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Late Senator Bakhap Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 7

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Pearce moved a motion of regret at the death of Senator Bakhap, and an appreciation of his meritorious services, and…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly the Censure Motion Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 7

Three out of the 52 questions on the business paper of the Legislative Assembly this afternoon elicited answers from Ministers…

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Free State Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 7

A Republican meeting at Bantry, in Ireland, was dispersed in disorder by Government supporters. [?] were thrown at Miss…

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Must Have Majority Cosgrave's Resolve Irish Election Issues LONDON, [?]esday

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 1

"The Times" Dublin correspondent reports that the Free State nominations have been completed. There are 377 candidates. All parties are…

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Election of Mayor Should Ratepayers Vote?

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 4

At Stockton Council meeting last night. Alderman Quinlan moved that the council's representative at the Local Government Association conference be asked to…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 5

The sitting of the Legislative Council this afternoon occupied Jess than five minutes. When the President took the chair he…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, the Wire Netting Advances Bill passed all stages, with minor amendments. The Post and Telegraph Rates Bill was…

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Free State Elections Turbulent Element Government Supported (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 5

It is reported from Dublin that while the elections in the Free State are generally proceeding quietly, there is a tu[?]bulent element in some…

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Stones and Bad Eggs Irish Elections 'Good As Civil War" LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 1

Campaigning in Ireland is almost as exciting as civil war. The country is thoroughly aroused, and is giving itself over to a week…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 5

The Senate sat all night discussing the Appropriation Bill, covering supply. The bill was debated keenly. A lengthy debate occurred concerning a…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Censure Debate Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. Davidson tried, under cover of a personal explanation, to refer to a paragraph in the press to…

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Free State Election Advice of Bishops Support the Government (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 5

The Archbisnop of Tuam has issued a statement advising the people to vote for the Free State Government, which has replaced disorder with tranquillity…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 4

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Lynch (W.A.) presented a petition, sinned by the electors of the State, including returned sailors and soldiers,…

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The Free State General Elections Fixed for Monday (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 5

The polling at the Free State selections is fixed for Monday, which is declared a holiday. All parties are feverishly active and confident…

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Irish Election Government Majority Likely Voting on Monday De Valera And The Women LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 5

The "Dally News" says that the Irish Free State polling on Monday will possibly result in a following which will be satisfactory to the…

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The Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 4

The Federal Parliament, having finished the work considered to be necessary by the Government, has adjourned for an indefinite period and…

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Federal Parliament Adjourned to Next Year. the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 4

The Senate sat all Friday night and until mid-day yesterday. After the report closed on Saturday morning the debate on the Land Tax…

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