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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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State Elections. Will They Be Held ? Opinion in Labour Circles. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 5

It appears to be the opinion of quite large numbers of members of the Labour Caucus, that a general election will not be hold…

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Election of Mayor

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council will be held at 7.30 o'clock this evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. It…

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Liverpool Plains Seat. MR. A. N. Pountney a Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 5

After a leugthy sojourn in the "inky world," friend Pouutney, the able editor of the "Quirindi Advocate," purposses having a shot for Liverpool…

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Election of Mayor

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 5

The Clerk: Before the end of the month the Mayor for 1927 is to be elected. Shall we have a special meeting, or will the next ordinary one,…

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Dodging It. Will There Be an Election?

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 4

If there be a general election in four months' time it will be because Mr. Lang and his following in Parliament cannot find a way to prevent it. No…

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No State Election Labour Dispute Patched Up. Goodin and Gillies Rejoin Party. Parliament to Reassemble

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 2

Members of the Federal Labour executive have succeeded in bringing about an agreement with two of the members of the State Caucus who were at variance with the Government…

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State Elections. Will They Be Held? Opinion in Labour Circles. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 5

It appears to be the opinion or quite large numbers of members of the Labour Canens, that a general election will not be held…

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Election of Mayor

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 8

The Municipal Council will hold a special meeting to-night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. It is…

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Cessnock Council. Elections on April 9. CESSNOCK

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 6

Cessnock Provisional Council last night fixed the date of forthcoming elections on April 9, 1927. The town clerk reported that,…

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Greta. Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 5

A special meeting of Greta Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for…

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Kearsley Shire. Messrs. A. Burns and J. W. Earp Candidates. Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 December 1926 · page 4

At a meeting "in camera" at the School of Arts, Kurri, on Saturday, Messrs. Albert Burns and James W. Earp were selected as candidates to…

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Back to the Fold. Election Will Not Take Place

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 5

Messrs. Goodin and Gillies have returned to the Labor Party, and there will be uo election. The pair has returned to the party on condition that,…

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Dodging It. Will There Be an Election?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 3

Says the "Farmer aud Settler":— If there be a general' election in four months' time it will be because Mi. Lang and his following in Parliament,…

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Muswellbrook Miners. Election of Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 2

The election of office-bearers for the Muswellbrook ami St. Hcliers'.Miners' Lodges for the ensuing term resulted: Muswellbrook.—president Mr, Allan…

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Singleton Letter. (From Our Correspondent). Election of Mayor. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 7

A special meeting of Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, to fix the allowance to be granted the alderman holding…

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No Election. Government Retains Office. Goodin and Gillies Rejoin Labor Party

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 2

The Lang Government will not appeal to the electors next year, but will continue in office until Parliament expires by effluxion of time, in 18…

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No Election Government Retains Office Goodin and Gillies Rejoin Labor Party

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 2

The Lang Government will not appeal to the electors next year, but will continue in office until Parliament expires by effluxion of time, in 18 months…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 5

The State Cabinet held an all-day sitting discussing the question whether Parliament should be called to-gether Immediately…

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Canberra Preparations for Opening of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 December 1926 · page 4

Official preparations for the opening of Parliament at Canberra by the Duke of York are being based on the expectation that the ceremony will be…

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King and Parliament. London, Dec. 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1926 · page 5

Mr. Stanley Baldwin (Premier) said in the House of Commons that when legislation was introduced next session to effect the change in the…

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