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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 4

It has become evident that the State Parliament cannot deal with the programme of legislation which was announced as the work of the current…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly the Budget Debate. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 October 1923 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, replying to Mr. O Hearn, Mr. Ball, the Minister for Works and Railways, said the quantity of timber loaded…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Children's Welfare Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 4

In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Flowers, the President, announced that the Royal assent had been given to the Income Tax (Commonwealth) Collection…

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BY-ELECTION Conservative Victories LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 1

Recent by-elections have resulted. Yeovil: Major Davies (Conservative), 11,325; Kelly (Lab.), 8140; Colonel Cohen (Lib.), 7024…

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Cup Candidates The Cypher In Form Melbourne Gallops David's Good Sprint MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 5

The final Derby and semi-final Cup gallops at Flemington were done in cold but fine weather. The course proper was used, with the…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. O'Hearn asked the Minister for Mines if he was aware that rich cement deposits had been discovered at…

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British Tariff Reform an Early Election Labour Opposition. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 4

The political correspondent of the "Morning Post" states that Mr. Baldwin, the Prime Minister, will leave London on Friday for Manchester, to speak…

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British Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 4

The by-election for Yeovil, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lieutenant-colonel Aubrey Herbert (Conservative), resulted:—…

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"Specious Arguments" Mr. Baldwin's Policy Labor Opposition Diversion of Election Issue LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 1

At a joint meeting of the council of the Trades Union Congress and the executives of the Labor party, a resolution was adopted, urging affiliated Labor organisations all over the country to resist the "specious arguments for protection, and to press upon…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 November 1923 · page 5

The session of the Queensland Parliament which commenced on July 10 was brought to a close this afternoon. Only three bills on the business paper…

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Municipal Elections

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

At the municipal elections for 300 seats in 81 boroughs, the Conservatives lost 17, and the liberals 24, Labour gained 31 and the Independents 4…

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The Elections

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

The political correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle'' states: There is much activity among Conservative organisers in preparation for the election in…

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Questions in Parliament. Sydney

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

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Burke asked the Chief Secretary whether. In view of the police strike in Melbourne, where a good deal…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly the Budget Debate. Sydney

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

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Fitzpatrick, the Minister for Local Government, replying to Mr. Loughlin, said that 93 shires were…

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American Elections

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

A message from Washington states that the by-election of State Governors in the United States is arousing much interest, although opinion varies…

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K.K.K. and Prohibition American Interest Election Let Down LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 November 1923 · page 5

Washington wiseacres are claiming that there is a noticeable let-down in the Ford boom for the Presidency. There is no outstanding figure in…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 5

When the Legislative, Council met this afternoon Mr. Hunt presented a petition on behalf of Mr. Stephen Murphy, ex-police, magistrate, asking for permission…

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Labour's Election Frenzy. Statement by the Premier. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

Sir George Fuller, the Premier, on his return from Melbourne to-day, made reference to the campaign which has been instituted by the Labour party in…

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K.K.K. VICTORY New Influence in America Woman As Judge United States Election Features VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 1

A feature of the State elections yesterday throughout America was the Klu Klux Klan'a sweeping victory in the Ohio city contests. Taken in connection with other…

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May Be Election Political Prospects Labor And Progressives SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 5

Parliament is to rise on December 20, and it still has 32 measures, as well as the Estimates, to put through. The Estimates will take at least 10 days, and it…

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