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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

In the Senate to-day, on the motion of Senator Pearce, Senator Sampson was appointed a member of the House Committee in place of Senator M'Lachlan, who…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Family Endowment Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 5

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, it was decided, on the motion of Mr. Willis, Vice-President of the Executive Council, to sit on…

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State Parliament Finishing This Week. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 4

Several important bills remain to the dealt with by both Houses of the State Parliament in the few remaining days left of the present session…

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State Parliament Legislative Council the Liquor Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 4

In accordance with the decision arrived at last week, the Legislative Council met this afternoon to deal with some of the bills on the business paper…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Basic Wage Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 7

Immediately the Legislative Council met this afternoon, Mr. Willis, the Vice-President of the Executive Council, moved that the Standing Orders be suspended to…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives States' Grants Bill Mr. Watt's Opposition Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 8

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister told Mr. Atkinson (Tas) that he would consult with the Minister for Custons with…

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Shire Election 13 Contest Six Seats

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 5

Kearsley Shire election will take place next Saturday. The 13 candidates for the remaining six seats, two each in A, B and C riding, have been…

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Cessnock Elections Municipal Council Seats Keen Fight Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 7

Ccssnock Provisional Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, finalised polling arrangements for Municipal elections, which will be held…

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German Tennis Davis Cup Candidates BERLIN

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 5

Germany's likeliest Davis Cup tennis representatives are Moldenhauer and Landmann, who yesterday defeated Richards and Kinsey…

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State Parliament Legislative Council the Marketing Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 4

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the President announced that the following measures had received the Royal assent: St. Leonards to Eastwood…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives States' Grant Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, to-day, Mr. Charlton (N.S.W.) stated that the workmen at Canberra complained of the lack of accommodation and the high…

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Hamilton By-election Polling Day To-morrow the Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 4

The polling for a candidate to fill the vacant chair in Hamilton Council, created by the resignation of Mr. J. H. Gamble, will take place…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Local Government Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 4

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon Mr. Lane-Mullins moved that the Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish H Homes Bill, as amended and agreed to by a…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives States' Grant Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Gibson the Postmaster-General, informed Mr. Nott (Q.) that telephone and telegraphic communication, which…

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Hamilton. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

Polling in connection with the municipal by election, rendered necessary by the resignation of ex-Alderman Gamble, will take placed to-morrow. Mr. Walker…

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Hamilton By-election Last Minute Appeals Polling to 7 P.M.

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 4

Each candidate nominated for the vacant seat in Hamilton Council, judging from his remarks voiced in Beaumont-street last night, is…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 5

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Marketing of Primary Products Bill, the Local Government Superannuation Bill, and the Sir Moses…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Moving Picture Inquiry Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 5

Mr. West (N.S.W.) gave notice of motion that a square mile be set aside for the establishment of a research institute as regards chemistry and other branches…

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Hamilton. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 10

The polling to fill the vacancy in Hamilton Council caused by the resignation of Ex-alderman Gamble, will take place to-day. Considerable interest has been…

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Labour Caucus Election of Minister Postponed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 5

A meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party was held during the lunch hour to-day. Mr. F. Burke moved, and Mr. J. M'Girr…

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