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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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Merriwa Shire Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 1

The result of the shire election in Merriwa on Saturday last was. Mr. Ben Cowan 173; Mr. J. H Bettington, 130; Rev, T. D. Rees 95;…

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Letters to the Editor. Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 6

Sir,—In to-night's issue of the "Mercury" appears a letter over the title "Not Surprised," stating he was tickled by the utterances of Alderman…

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Shire Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

The votng in the Port Stephens Shire indicated more interest than hi previous contests, and the personnel of the council will include three now members, two are…

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To Be Dropped Election's Bill. Council Amendments. Government Attitude

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 7

Although neither the Premier nor any of his Ministers will make a definite statement on the subject, it is practically certain that as he…

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Manning Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

In the Manning Shire, all the old councillors were returned, with Mr. a. Perrett to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. T. Wells not seeking…

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Late Municipal Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

It is reported that there is some ill-feeling over the Municipal elections of Saturday last and that a letter has been sent to the…

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Municipal Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 5

Fifteen candidates were nominated at Wingham, the following being elected:—Edmund Potts, Robert White, Chas H. Blenkin, Thomas W…

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Labor Members Jubilant. Expressions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1925 · page 6

Labor members did not attempt to conceal their jubilation when the decision of the High Court in the deportation case became known in the…

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Sir Henry Barwell. Candidate for Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1925 · page 7

Sir Henry Barwell, leader of the South Australian Opposition, has decided to be a candidate for the Senate vaca[?] caused by the death of…

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Senator Gardiner on Elections Not Downcast or Downhearted

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1925 · page 4

The torrent of vilification, slander, and abuse poured upon the Labour movement excels in wickedness anything I have ever heard of or…

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An Election Circular

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 December 1925 · page 6

At a meeting of the State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League, the "Lest We Forget" circular issued in the Hume electorate on the eve of the…

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Mine Explosives. Questions in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1925 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Booth, M.L.A., asked Mr. Baddeloy, Minister for Mines, if his attention had been drawn to an official statement by…

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Mayoral Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1925 · page 5

A special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council for the election of Mayor for 19[?] will be held at 7 o'clock this evening. The…

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Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1925 · page 3

It was decided on the motion of Crs. Carlton and Flannery, that the president's allowance be £30. There were two nominations for…

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Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1925 · page 5

A special meeting was held for the election of president for 1926. The presidential allowance was fixed at £50. Crs. Flannery and Abbott…

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Presidential Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1925 · page 2

Cr. R. W. Alison was re-elected president of the Shire of Wallarobba, at Friday's meeting. Cr. W. E. Flannery, past…

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State Parliament. Adjournment on Christmas Eve. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1925 · page 5

The State Cab[?]t has decided to ad[?] both ouses of Parliament on Christmas Eve until the middle of Japa[?]…

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Mayoral Election. West Maitland Council. Alderman Waller Again Chosen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1925 · page 3

A special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening for the election of a Mayor for the year 1926. Alderman Pilgrim…

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Parliament to Adjourn Until Middle of January

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 December 1925 · page 2

Cabinet to-day decided to adjourn both Houses of Parliament on Xmas Evo until the middle of January. The Premier stated that Parliament…

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Parliament. Closing the Session. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 5

Mr., Wearne asked the Premier whether he was shutting up Parliament next Wednesday in order to enable country members to re[?]ire to their…

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