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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Federal Parliament the Senate Arbitration Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 7

The second reading debate on the Constitution Alteration (Industry and Commerce) Bill was continued in the Senate to-day by Senator Needham (W.A.), who…

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Too Much Talk Federal Arbitration Labor Attitude Parliament Sits Late MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 4

The House of Representatives had another late sitting last night, and did not rise until 1.30 this morning…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Constitution Alteration Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 6

In the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce, the Vice-President, moved that a call of Senate be made on Friday, June 25, for the purpose of considering the third…

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Election Costs Writer Goes Bankrupt LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 1

At a meeting of creditors of Mr. E. Ashmead Bartlett, who recently resigned his seat in the House of Commons, it was stated that his debts…

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Music Examination Successful Candidates Practical Tests Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 5

Following are results of recent practical examinations conducted by the State Conservatorium of Music, on behalf of tho Australian Music Examinations' Board…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Constitution Alteration Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 10

When the Senate assembled to-day Senator Thomas (N.S.W.) asked if it were a fact that the transfer of the sea of Government to Canberra was…

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Federal Parliament the Senate the Arbitration Court Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 5

In the Senate to-day Senator Crawford informed Senator Foll (Q.) that only dyes of British origin were allowed to be imported without the consent of the…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Constitution Alteration Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 7

In the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce moved the first reading of the Supply Bill. Senator Gardiner (N.S.W.) said that when the question of State rights arose…

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Turning to Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 14

Not the least notable circumstance attending the general strike has been the manner in which all parties gravitated towards that Parliament which the most…

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The New Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 12

The first session of the new Parliament was opened yesterday by commission, and to-day the Governor-General will attend and deliver the "Speech from the Throne,"…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Constitution Alteration Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 4

A call of the Senate for to-day has been made, to consider the third reading of the Constitution Attenation Bills. The whole 36 members answered their…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Late Mr. Archibald Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 8

When the House of Representatives met to-day, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, drew attention to the death of Mr. Archibald, who was member for…

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Alberta Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 7

A telegram from Calgary, Alberta, states that the provincial elections have resulted in the re-election of the United Farmers. The Farmers' members number 38, the…

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Election of Officers Newcastle Show Committee Work Reviewed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 4

For the new committee of Newcastle A.H. and I. Association 51 nominations have been received for the 37 seats. Thirty-six nominations are from…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Tariff Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 4

In the Federal Senate to-day Senator Pearce, leader of the Ministry, moved the second reading of the Defence Equipment Bill, which was agreed to…

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Election of President Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 4

At Federal Parliament House Senators met to-night to elect the President of the Senate and Chairman of Committees. There were three candidates for the…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Election of President Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 7

In the Senate to-day, the new Senators and the re-elected Senators were sworn in by Mr. Justice Isaacs, as deputy for the Governor-General…

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State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 12

The State Parliament has now settled down to what the Premier, Mr. Allan, hopes will be a busy session, productive of useful legislation. Whether his hopes…

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Opening of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 12

The first session of the twenty-second Parliament has opened. The Governor-General, Sir Charles Ferguson, was suffering from a severe attack of lumbago,…

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Parties in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 12

The new Parliament have been in session now for a fortnight. Labour fluked on to the Opposition benches through winning one seat on an election petition, and also…

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