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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 4

In the Legislative Council to-day, the Child Welfare Bill passed through committee with amendments. The second reading of the Bread…

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American Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 5

A Washington message states that the result of the recent elections are differently interpreted. Although the Republicans were on the defensive,…

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The British Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 5

The Parliamentary representative of the London "Daily Telegraph" says:— it would be unwise to rule out altogether the possibility of the general election…

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Economic Conference. Preferential Duties. British Fiscal Fight. Possible Early Election. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 5

The Economic Conference yesterday morning considered the report of the Food and Materials Committees, which decided the following methods,…

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Handcuffed Seamen Police to Report Reference in Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 November 1923 · page 6

Mr. Mat. Hayes, secretary of the Newcastle branch of the Seamen's Union, states that yesterday he had a visit from the two seamen who were the principal…

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Liberal Election Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1923 · page 5

The political correspondent of the "Daily Herald" understands that the Liberal headquarters last week-end issued an appeal to rich men for £1,000,000 for an…

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For President New Candidates LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 November 1923 · page 1

Mr. McAdoo and Senator Hiram Johnson will probably soon announce themselves as candidates for the Presidency…

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State Parliament. Heavy Work Ahead. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 November 1923 · page 4

The state parliament has a good deal of work ahead of it before the session is brought to a close on December 20 next. All-night sittings will be…

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Early Election Possible

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 November 1923 · page 5

The "Daily Express" states that the political situation has undergone a dramatic Change. The opinion was strongly expressed in Ministerial…

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Election Issue Freetrade or Protection Meat and Wheat Will not be Taxed LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 November 1923 · page 1

Mr. Morgan, president of the Empire Producers' Association, informed "The Sun" that the preferences would enable the Dominions to develop trade…

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The Work of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 4

It is obviously impossible, in view of the comparatively brief time that remains before the Christmas adjournment, for the State Legislative…

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Glasgow Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 5

Mr. Rosslyn Mitchell (Labour) is at present the only candidate in the field for Central Glasgow, in consequence of Mr. Churchill declining the Libaral…

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British Politics. the Fiscal Issue. Prompt Election Wanted. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 5

The "Morning Post" states that Conservative opinion favours a December election. The sessions may come to an abrupt, end before the week is out, the…

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Elections in December British Government's Bombshell LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 November 1923 · page 1

Parliament will be dissolved on Thursday, and the elections will be in the first or second week in December. (Published in the "Daily Mail")…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly the Estimates Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1923 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, replying to Mr. Burke, Sir George Fuller, the Premier, said no definite agreement had yet been…

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Election in Britain. Probably in December. Immediate Dissolution. Conservatives Support Baldwin. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1923 · page 7

Though no official announcement has been made, it is regarded as certain that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, has decided on an early dissolution. He…

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Transvaal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1923 · page 7

A Capetown message states that unusual interest attaches to the elections for the Transvaal Provincial Council, just concluded as pointing to the…

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British Elections Fixed for December. Dissolution of Parliament to Take Place on Friday. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 5

In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Baldwin, the Prime Minister, announced that Parliament would be dissolved at the earliest, probably on…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly the Estimates. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Sir George Fuller, the Premier, replying to Mr. Morton, who asked if any determination had been reached in…

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Election Survey

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 5

The "Daily Express," in an election survey, says; The general opinion is that unless the Conservative Party receives some great stimulus, it is certain to loss…

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