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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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State Elections Oxley Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 5

Several of the candidates who are to contest the Oxley seat have entered upon the preliminary addresses of their campaign…

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The State Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 4

The forthcoming Parliamentary elections will be of the utmost importance. They are always of moment, but in the present instance the…

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Ulster Elections Government's Big Majority LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 1

The final figures in the Ulster General elections give the Government a majority of 20. The Govern…

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All Wound Up Semi-Final Gallops for Doncaster Randwick Work Sires Produce Stakes Candidates Show Fine Form SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 5

One of the smartest gallops on Randwick training track this morning was by Mountain Song, who ran seven furlongs in 1.31. O[?]dale did an easy s[?]n in 1.36, and wanted to go faster. Heroic had a gallop of a mile and a quarter, and was very sprightly…

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State Elections on May 30 Parliament Prorogued Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 6

The State Parliament was prorogued to-day, till April 18. This is the date upon which Parliament will expire by effluxion of time…

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Ulster Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 7

Returns from the North of Ireland elections so far received assure the Government of a majority out of the 52 members constituting the House…

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Dairy Control Board Result of Election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 6

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, stated to-night that the result of the election in connection with membership of the Dairy Control Board was as…

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Taking It Easy Doncaster Candidates Randwick Work Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 5

The B grass track at Randwick was open special gallops this morning. Steady tasks were performed, and few horses were extended…

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Cessnock Shire Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 3

Sir.—I endorse the remarks of "Ratepayer" regarding the method adopted by a few in the selection of the candidates for the above election. I consider it a…

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Belgian Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 5

The new Belgian Chamber of Deputies will consist of 78 Catholics, 77 Socialists, 24 Liberals, 5 Extreme, Flanigants, 2 Communists, and 1 Independent. The…

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State Politics Independent Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 3

Mr. Robert Mitchell, who has announced himself as an Independent candidate at the forthcoming State election for Newcastle, declared at…

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Final Trials Autumn Candidates on Sodden Track Wallarak Beats Heroic Cistercian Too Good for Beauford in the Wet SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 5

The early birds on the Randwick track this morning were given good indication of how some of the prominent autumn candidates would fare if the races are run in wet weather, During the hours between 1 and 4 a.m. to-day rain dropped in…

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German Election Hindenburg to Stand for the Presidency (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 5

It is reported from Berlin that Marshal Hindenburg has yielded to persuasion, and will be a candidate for the Presidency of the German Republic…

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Lloyd George at a By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 14

Mr. Lloyd George is always faithful to his friends, and he readily lent assistance to Dr. T. J. Macnamara, who is waging a stern contest at Walsall. The…

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State Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 5

Mr. Ley, the Minister for Justice, will address a meeting of electors of Newcastle in the Central Hall on the evening of Monday, 20th instant…

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Brisbane Notes. Brisbane, April 9. Toowoomba Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 11

The result of the Toowoomba by-election came more as a disappointment than a surprise to anti-Labour circles in the city, though the actual figures…

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German Election Hindenburg Opposed Danger to Germany (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 April 1925 · page 5

Messages from Germany indicate that there are no signs that Marshal Hindenburg's candidature for the Presidency is exciting unbounded enthusiam, even in…

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State Elections Fifteen Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 April 1925 · page 5

The first shot in connection with the State elections, as the Government forces in Newcastle are concerned, will be fired on Monday by Mr…

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Water Board Vacancy "Under Consideration" No Election Yet

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 April 1925 · page 4

The Minister of Public Works has as yet made no decision concerning the vacancy on the Hunter River Water Board caused through the…

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State Elections Will They Be Valid? Chief Secretary Not Worried SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 April 1925 · page 5

A question being discussed by certain members of the state Parliament is that whether, in view of the fact that Electoral Department has…

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