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Politics & elections, 1926

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Election Promises. Cannot Be Fulfilled. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 2

Replying to Mr. Sauders the Premier admitted in the Assembly that he had stated in his policy speech that the Labour party's policy would…

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Next Elections Single Seats

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 1

A proclamation bringing into operation the new electoral boundaries defined by the Redistribution of Seats Commission, under the chairmanship of…

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Nepean Seat. Mayor of Penrith a Candidate. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 5

At a meeting of the Nepean Nationalist District Council, Alderman J. J. Price, Mayor of Penrith, and secretary to the Country Party, was asked…

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Political Crisis. Ministry Survives Censure Motion. Breakaways Refrain From Voting. an Election Promised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 6

Though twice defeated in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by 45 votes to 44, on the vital censure motion the Government defeated the Opposition by 44 votes to 42. Messrs. Loughlin, Gillies, and Goodin abstaining from voting…

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The Political Crisis. State Government First Defeated, Then Obtains Majority. an Early Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

When the State Assembly resumed its sitting yesterday morning, after Friday's adjournment, there was a full House. Mr. Bavin lost no time in…

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Early Election Probably February 19th

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 5

The lively times in the political will result, in an early celebration. Mr. Loughlin, Deputy Leader of the Government, joined issues…

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State Elections Nationalists and Country Party. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 4

A Cootamundra message states that although no direct move has yet been made it is expected that a strong effort will be put forth to…

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Political Crisis. an Election Inevitable. Mr. Loughlin's Assurance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 November 1926 · page 4

Mr. P. F. Loughlin, M.L.A., leader of the new Country Labour party, declared that unless the Premier honoured his promise to hold an election…

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Election As Early As Possible Rolls Now in Preparation

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 November 1926 · page 2

It was definitely stated on Tuesday. that a general election is to be held as soon as arrangements can be completed…

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Mr. Loughlin Insists. Must Be an Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 12

Mr. Loughlin has declared that the Government would be defeated in Parliament if the Premier did not Honor his promise to hold an election within…

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The Political Whirligig. Will There Be an Election?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 4

According to the City Press an effort will be made to bring back the "Three Musketeers" into the. Labor fold, thus ensuring the Government…

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LOCAL & GENERAL M.L.A. Candidate for Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 4

Mr. George Booth, M.L.A., has announced Unit ho will definitely stand for Kurd electorate at the forthcoming election…

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Not a Candidate Mr. J. Brown and Water Board

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 12

Mr. John Brown (Shire Administrator) stated yesterday that there was no foundation for the statement contained in a certain newspaper to…

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Shire Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 12

At the meeting of the Weston Progress Association on Tuesday night the Secretary stated that Mr. Brown had been giving the electors…

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State Elections. Probably in April. Preparing the Rolls

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 3

In view of the amount of work to be performed by the State Electoral Office before an election can be held on the basis of the new boundaries…

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Tents and Early Election No Connection Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 6

The Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr Baddeley) stated-to-day that the ordering of a large number of tents, by the Government to accommodate the,…

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Political Situation Mr Loughlin Says Election Is Inevitable

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 5

Mr P. F. Loughlin, M.L.A., leader of the new Country Labor Party, declared on Wednesday that unless the Premier honored his promise 10 hold an…

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Political Crisis. Elections Must Be Held. Mr. Loughlin Emphatic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 2

Mr. Loughlin, ex-Minister for Lands, in his speech at Young declared that the Communist element was dominant in the…

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MR. McGIRR. Not Candidate for State House. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 5

Mr. Greg McGirr, ex-M.L.A., says that there is no truth in the rumour that no intends to be a candidate at the next State elections…

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Richmond Main Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 4

The outstanding features in connection with the ballot for officers for Richmond Main Miners' Lodge were that the old officers were all…

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