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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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State Politics. Early Election Not Anticipated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1925 · page 3

Speaking at the official declaration of the poll at Bathurst, Mr. Fitzpatrick (Minister for Mines) declared there was no possibility of an early appeal…

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Correspondence. the Elections. (To the Editor)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1925 · page 3

Sir,—Now that the result the election is definitely known. I desire to convey to my friends and supporters throughout the Namo[?]…

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The Elections Protestant Point of View

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 June 1925 · page 2

The Rev. David G. Morse, president of the Protestant Federation, opening the annual convention of the Federation on Friday, declared there was no doubt…

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Parliament to Meet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 June 1925 · page 2

It has been definitely decided that Parliament shall be opened to-morrow week by commission. Members will then be sworn in, and…

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Local & General News Voting at the Elections

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 June 1925 · page 2

On Saturday next we will publish a complete and official record of the voting in the Maitland electorate at the recent State elections, showing the…

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Polling Booths Cut Out

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 7

There me many complaints that the polling booth at Mount View has been cut out for this election, also polling places between Bellbird and…

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Into Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 7

Soon after commencing this business, Mr. Lang identified himself with municipal affairs, and served for two years as Mayor…

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Opening of State Parliament. Will It Be Broadcasted ?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 3

The question ha to whether the opening of the State Parliament on [?]unesday next should be broadcasted was considered at a meeting…

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Gardnner Seconds Address-in-reply. and Is Complimented by Mr. Charlton

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 9

Mr. S. L. Gardner (Robertson) has had the distinction of seconding the, Address-in-Reply to the Governor-General's address in the Federal…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 5

President, Mr. G. B. Waller (unopposed). The president, in declaring him elected, said it was not the first time…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 7

Sir,—Will you allow me space in your paper to air a public wrong? The Shire election is to be contested on the 27th June, and the polling place…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 June 1925 · page 7

Sir,—Why have the polling booths at Mount View, Millfield and Sweetman's Creek been eliminated in this election? It cannot be that the…

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Cessnock Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1925 · page 4

It is announced elsewhere that Mr. W.. A." Bendoich, of Stanhope, is a candidate for A Riding of the CeBShock Shire Council. Mr. .Ta8. R…

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State Politics. Early Election Not Anticipated

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1925 · page 14

Speaking at the official declaration of the poll at Bathurst, Mr. Fitzpatrici ( Minister for Mines) declared there was no possibility of an early appeal…

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Federal Capital. Work on Parliament House

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 6

Mr. Butters, chairman of the Federal Capital Commission, in the course of an address to members of the Rotary Club at the Hotel Canberra, said…

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An Election Question Serious Complaints Partisanship Alleged Against Officials

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 4

Following the complaints about the disappearance of certain polling booths from the list of places at which electors may record their votes next…

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Election Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 5

The election rampaign was in full swing during the week. Wollombi ratepayers were given some fun on Saturday night. Messrs. Brown and…

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State Parliament New Session Opened. Absence of Pomp and Ceremony. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1925 · page 5

The first session of the 37th Parliament of New South Wales opened at noon to-day. There was none of the usual pomp and ceremony…

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Labour Returned. South Australian By-elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1925 · page 6

Only 5000 out of nearly 15,000 voters went to the polis at Port Adelaide on the occasion of a by-election to fill the vacancy caused…

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Election of Speaker

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1925 · page 5

At the conclusion of the swearing in, Mr. Frank Burke moved that Mr. James Dooloy, be speaker of the House. "It gives me great…

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