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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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Federal Elections Mr. Charlton's Challenge Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 5

Mr. Charlton this afternoon reiterated his challenge to Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister to have an election before Christmas. The Government, he said,…

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New York Mayoral Election New York

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 1

The Hearst newspapers announce that the running of an Independent ticket will favor the chances of Mr. Waterman's election as the first…

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"Against Justice" Piddington on Deportation Future Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 8

The Deportation Act was trenchantly criticised by Mr. A. B. Piddington, K.C., in an address in Newcastle last night, on the grounds that it was…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 5

In the Legislative council this afternoon., Mr. Willis, Vice-President of the Executive Council, moved the second reading of the Abolition of Capital…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Prime Minister's Speeches Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Riley, senr. (N.S.W,.) asked the Prime Minister to interfere with the continued degradation of British seamen,…

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To Dissolve Federal Parliament Governor-general Acts Ejections In November MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 5

The prime Minister Mr. Bruce in the House of Representatives this afternoon stated that the Governor-General had accepted…

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Brisbane Notes. the Week in Parliament. Brisbane, September 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 12

The week in Parliament was full of interest, and sometimes of excitement, because the big feature was a no-confidence motion that was moved by…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Old-age Pensions Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Charlton, the leader of the Opposition, asked if the rumour was correct that it had been decided at a…

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Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, September 16. the Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 12

Mr. Bruce is not giving any information away just now as to when the elections will take place. His advice is practically to keep on guessing, but some of…

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Mr. Ley, M.L.A. Federal Candidate? Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 1

It is probable that Mr. Ley (ex-Minister for Justice) will resign his seat in the Legislative Assembly, and contest a Federal seat at the…

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Labor Win British By-election Stockport Result London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 1

The by-election of Stockport (caused by the death of Mr. W. Greenwood, Conservative), resulted: A. E Townsend (Labor), 20,219; T Eastham…

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Election Bomb Federal Session Nearing the End Early Election Whispers Bruce Sounds the Death Knell of Members' Hopes MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 2

When Mr. Bruce, in the House of Representatives, sounded the death knell of the Federal Parliament, there was a hollow ring in some of the cheers. There was just a waver such at trills in the feverish whistling of…

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Selections Already! Nationalist Candidates SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 September 1925 · page 2

The National Association has lost no time in selecting its candidate for the forthcoming Federal election. The selected men are: Senators Cox,…

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The Elections Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 September 1925 · page 4

The Chief Electoral Officer states that the next election will cost almost £100,000, will occupy the attention of 25,000 officers, and will require 9000 polling places…

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Doubtful Seats Federal Election Issue What Will Hughes Do? Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 September 1925 · page 5

Feverish preparations are being made at all party centres for the whi[?]lnd election campaign, which Mr. Bruce hat forced on the…

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"Gross Exaggerations" Watt Attacks the Prime Minister Deportation Issue Adjournment of Board Until After Elections Urged SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 September 1925 · page 5

At the sitting of the Deportation Board to-day, Mr. Watt asked for an adjournment of the board until after the Federal elections. In his application he made another attack on the Prime Minister for having launched an appeal to the electors on issues then being…

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The Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 4

Whatever date may be decided upon for the forthcoming Federal election, it is apparent that it will be in the nature of a hasty contest. It…

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Federal Elections Date Not Fixed Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 5

The Federal Cabinet held it lengthy meeting regarding the elections to-day, and the Commonwealth electoral officers were consulted, but so far the dates have…

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Federal Elections "Wise and Courageous" British Comment London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 1

The "Dally News" says that the Australian elections on the specific issue of the Government's right to deport may be of more decisive importance…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1925 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly this morning, Mr. Bavin washed Mr. Flannery, the Minister for Works and Railways, if he had noticed a statement in the…

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