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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly the Loan Estimates Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Baddeley asked the Premier if he would inquire whether it was a fact that dredges had been…

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The British Elections. Nomination Surprises. Some Unexpected Candidates. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 7

Yesterday's nominations led to some surprises. For example, the Labour nominee for Bridgwater withdraw at the last moment, leaving Sir Robert Sanders,…

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Pen-notes and Pencillings. an Imperial Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 7

Some wonder may be felt as to what Patrick Henry, author of "No Taxation Without Representation," would say if he could come back, the question being…

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Summer Racing Doings Of Candidates Demetrius Looks Well

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 2

Now that the weights have been decalred for the Villiers Stakes and Summer Cup, trainers are beginning to move their charges along in the…

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Sun Peeps Through the Window of the World Our Special Cable Service Fight Thickens Leaders Rushing Round Last Lap of Elections Stormy Meeting at Glasgow LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 1

Mrs. Asquith figured in a stormy scene in Glasgow, where her brother. Mr. H. J. Tennant, the Liberal candidate, was unable to make himself heard. The crowd was threatening to smash up the meeting…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-night, Sir Joseph Carruthers informed Mr. Ryan that the Government had approved of the Government Savings Bank Commissioners…

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The British Elections. Working Men Candidates Support the Government. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 5

An analysis of the nominations shows that there will be 263 three-cornered contest, also 126 contests of conservatives and Liberals, 103 of…

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The British Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 7

Sir,—The cable messages so far published give a very inadequate idea of the great conflict now being waged in Britain. Many contests have been fought…

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Both Sides Confident Election Prospects Most Musters Safe Labor Leader in Danger LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 1

It is considered that the majority of Ministers will easily retain their seats, though there may be a few minor casualties…

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Neath Concert Bonnie Bairn Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 5

A successful concert was given before a large audience in the Neath Hall in support of the Neath Bonnie Bairn candidate, Joyce Matthews. The Rev. E…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 4

In the Legislative Council to-night, he George's River Bridge Bill and the Middle Harbour (The Spit) Bridge Bill were taken through their remaining…

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Nearly All Night Busy Parliament SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 5

The State Parliament sat till 4.25 a/m. today, dealing with the Police Appeals Bill, Cremation Bill, Stock Diseases Bill, and other matters…

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The British Elections. Government Triumph Expected. Inquiries for Factories and Sites. American and European Firms Negotiate. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 5

The "Yorkshire Post" states that there is accumulating evidence of the anticipation of a Conservative triumph at the elections…

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Mussolini and Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 5

The Rome correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" reports that the Italian Chamber of Deputies has reassembled. Among the measures for…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly sat until 4.25 o'clock this morning, and then adjourned until Tuesday. The debate on the Police Appeals Bill…

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The British Elections. Prime Minister's Claim. British Business Suffering From Foreign Tariff. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 5

Apart from the continuance of Mr. Lloyd George's and lord Birkenhead's flying tours in Northern England, the principal event of the day's…

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State Parliament Heavy Programme. Many Bills to Go Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 4

With less than three weeks to go in which to deal with its programme before Christmas, Parliament is now faced with the certainty that many of its measures…

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The British Elections Conflict of Views. Doubts As to Results. Liberals Not Confident. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 5

There is a baffling conflict of views even among experts, regarding the result of the polling. A storm centre has developed in the…

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The British Elections. Great Final Efforts in the Last Three Days. Women's Vote Uncertain. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 5

Three more days remain before the elections, Forty thousand meetings will be held before polling day; representing the final effort of 1397…

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Miners' Federation Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 5

The ballot for the position of general president and general secretary of the Miners Federation has taken place, and a commencement will be made to…

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