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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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May Follow Italy France Discussing Dictatorship Foch Suggested People Blame Parliament for Financial Chaos

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 1

Will France go the way of Italy and set up a dictatorship? Parliament is blamed for the financial chaos into which the nation has been plunged, and the establishment of a dictatorship is being actively discussed…

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Getting Ready Autumn Carnival Candidates SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 6

Ideal conditions prevailed at Rand-wick thin morning, when most of the principal local Doncaster and Sydney Cup candidates were seen in action…

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Gorgeous Opening of British Parliament Personalities and Scenes at the Ceremony

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 8

LADY AUGUSTA INSKIP and Mrs. MacMillan leaving the House of Lords after the ceremony. THE ROYAL PROCESSION crossing, the…

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'Make It Hot' Governor's Job Will He Resign? Another Election Likely

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 5

If the Government is not successful in its efforts to induce the Dominions Office to recall the Governor, it proposes to make His…

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Federal Parliament the Senate the Crimes Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, in reply to an inquiry by Senator Thomas (Tas.). Senator Pearce stated that it was not correct that intoxicating liquors were…

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"Frenzied Politics" Bavin Wants Election Governor's Position SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

Mr. Bavin considers that for the Government to request Sir Dudley De Chair to resign for the purpose of filling his place with…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Crimes Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 7

In the Senate to-day Senator Foll (Q.) asked it Queensland had signed the migration agreement. Senator Sir Victor Wilson said that he…

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Federal Parliament the Senate League of Nations Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 5

On a motion in the Senate that a paper relating to the report of the Australian Delegation at the sixth Assembly of the League of Nations be printed, Senator…

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Candidate Unseated New Zealand Politics Wellington (N.z.)

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 10

As a result of the Electoral Court Inquiry, which investigated the disputed Lyttleton election, Mr. E. Lyons, has lost the seat, which was awarded…

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State Parliament Prorogue to June 1 SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 7

The State Parliament, which stands adjourned until April 6, is to be prorogued until June 1. This announcement was made by Mr. Lang, State Premier,…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Migration Question, Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 5

Senator Foll (Q.) asked in the Senate to-day if the Italians employed on sugar cane fields in Queensland going to Italy on holidays would be considered as part…

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Election of Mayors

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 8

Adamstown Council decided last night to co-operate with Newcastle Council in appr[?]ching the Local Government Department with a…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 6

The debate was continued in the Senate to-day on the West Australian Grant Bill. Senator Foll (Q.) considered that…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Crawford, honorary Minister, informed Senator Thompson (Q.), that several proposals for the establishment of air transport…

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French Ministry Appeal to Parliament Exciting Meeting (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

A Ministerial statement by the new Briand Government was read in the Senate Chamber yesterday. It stated that the Government was…

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Brisbane Notes the General Election. Brisbane, March 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 12

Though the actual date of the general Selection has not yet been fixed, and though that date many be early or late, according to the whim of the Premier,…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Whisky Duties, Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 5

Mr. Perkins, the new member for Eden-Monaro, was introduced in the House of Representatives to-day, and sworn in…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Maize Duty. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 7

Before entering upon the consideration of the tariff to-day, in the House of Representatives, some time was taken up by questions…

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Fears Coal Strike Charlton Wants More Tribunals Speech in Parliament Latham Denies that Crimes Act Applies to Miners MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 5

In making an appeal in the House of Representatives to-day for the appointment of local coal tribunals to settle coal mining disputes, Mr. M. Charlton declared that there was a possibility of a coal strike…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Tariff

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Marr, honorary Minister, in reply to Mr. Coleman (N.S.W.), said inquiries respecting floor coverings and furnishings at…

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