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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Abattoir Board Election Points

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

Alderman A. Edden (New Lambton), a candidate for the Newcastle Abattoir Board, addressed Wallsend Council last night…

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Election Pledges Referendum Question

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

"Are the alderman who pledged themselves to a referendum going to adhere to their statements made at the hustings?"…

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Canadian Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

The fifteenth Federal Parliament of Canada will be opened to-day. The speech will be rend by Lord Byng, the Governor-General. It is expected that…

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Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

The session of the Federal Parliament which will be officially opened to-morrow will be in several respects one of the most important…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 7

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, members went straight on with the consideration of the Workmen's Compensation Bill…

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Mussolini As a Seer Parliament's New Creed Fascismo Demand London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

The Italian Parliament will re-open on January 16, when the Fascismo will again dominate the scene. There is little likelihood of the…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 5

The Legislative Council this afternoon gave further consideration to the Rents Amendment Bill. The discussion lasted several hours…

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Federal Parliament Opening of Session Governor-general's Speech Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 4

The session of the Federal Parliament was opened to-day, when Lord Stone-haven, the Governor General, delivered the policy speech of the Government…

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Bribery Alleged Petition Against Ley Barton Election Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 5

Allegations of bribery are raised by Frederick Albert McDonald, in his petition to the court of disputed returns for a…

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Election Riots Bloodshed in Syria Buildings Wrecked London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 1

COINCIDING with the news that the Syrian rebels had declined the offered amnesty, the "Times" Beirut correspondent…

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Abattoir Board Result of Election

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 4

The result will be announced late this afternoon of the postal ballot to fill the vacancy on the Newcastle District Abattoir Board…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 6

In the Senate to-day, Senator Payne (Tas.) asked if, in view of the fact that some broom factories had closed down owing to the shortage of millet, the…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Government Defeat Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 7

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, on the motion of Mr. A. C. Willis, the Vice-President of the Executive Council, the Local Government…

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Elections Bill Government Defeated Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 7

The defeat of the Government in the Legislative Council to-night over the Elections Bill was sensational. The Vice-President had moved that the…

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Presidential Tie Tarro Shire Ballot Election Challenged

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

A unique position has arisen in connection with the election of president of Tarro Shire Council. There were three nominations:…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Address-in-reply Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

In the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce, the Minister for Home and Territories, informed Senator Gardiner that no female officers were appointed under the…

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Water Board Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 11

Some little time ago there was a rumour prevalent that the City Council intended to take over the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, and…

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In Parliament Mr. Booth's Anxiety SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 5

Another question by Mr. Booth concerning the Newcastle water supply was asked in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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Fast Going A.J.C. Candidates at Work Randwick Tasks Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 6

Some fine trials were done on various tracks at Randwick this morning, in preparation for tho A.J.C. Anniversary meeting. Trainers had the…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Government Again Defeated Members Honour Pairs Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 6

When Mr. Flowers, the President, resumed the chair in the Legislative Council this afternoon, Sir Joseph Carruthers presented the report of the Select…

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