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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Late Telegrams. Opening of Parliament. Governor Not Present. Need of Population. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

Jean Rowland, of Scone District Rural School, has been awarded a scholarship at the Teachers' College…

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State Parliament Special Session Opened

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

The special session of the State Parliament was opened at noon on Tuesday by Commission in the Legislative Council. There was only a small attendance…

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Adult Franchise. Shire and Municipal Elections. Opposition Protests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

Strong protests were raised by members of the Opposition when the Minister for Local Government moved that the following message be…

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Scott Memorial Hospital. Committee Meeting. Election of Office-bearers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

The first of the monthly meetings of the newly-elected committee was held on Monday evening last, when there were present: Mr. E. J…

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British Politics. Fe-election of Ministers Bill. of Interest to Dominions. London. Feb, 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 2

The Re-Election of Ministers Bill, which is of interest to all dominion parliaments, was moved in the House of Commons by Mr. Clayton…

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Dangar Cottage Hospital Election of Secretary

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Dangar Cottage Hospital was held on Monday night, Present: Mr G. S. O'Halloran (president), Mrs J. V…

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The Crimes Bill Debate in Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

In the House of Representatives on Friday, the Crimes Bill was further considered in committee. On clause 17, sub-section 30J and 30K,…

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Barton Election. Mr. Mcdonald's Position. High Court to Decide. Sydney

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

Formal notice of appearance was filed in the High Court to-day on behalf of Mr. T. J. Ley, M.H. R., in reply to the petition of the former…

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1917 Industrial Upheaval the Papers in the Case. Disorder in Parliament. (By, Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly met this morning, Sir George Fuller moved the adjournment to discuss the allegations of the Minister for Railways that…

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Cessnock Water Shortage. Question in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Booth asked Mr. Flannery, the Minister for Works and Railways, if his attention had been…

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The Musmellbrook Chronicle Friday, February 26, 1926 School Notes Election of School Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

The following were elected school officers, for 1926: Captain of school: Joe Clark. Prefects: 3rd year. Trevor Well, Marcia. McLeod; 2nd year,…

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State Parliament. Mr. Bavin's Belief

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 9

Replying to the toast of Parliament at the opening of Castle Hill Show, Mr. Bavin, leader of the Opposition, regretted very much that there had…

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Inquisitive. Questions in Parliament. London, Feb. 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 2

In the House of Commons to-day several statements of an important nature relating to British policy were made by Ministers…

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Aldermanic Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 7

Mr. J. M. Whyburn having been the only candidate nominated to fill the vacancy in the Muswellbrook municipal council by the resignation of Mr. W…

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State Parliament Council Amendments Accepted. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the minister for Agriculture (Mr Dunn) moved that the House accept the amendment of the Legislative Council,…

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State Parliament. Adjourned to April 6. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 5

The State Parliament adjourned to-day until April 6…

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Canberra. Official Opening of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 10

In the House of Representatives, Mr. West (N.S.W.), drew attention to the fact that Mr. Brme had, at Eden-Monaro said that Parliament would…

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Nationalist Lead. Eden-monaro Election. Mr. Perkins Big Lead

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 6

Eden-Monuro by-election took place on Saturday Up to close of coming on Sunday night the figures were:— J. A. Perkins (Nationalist) 17,867…

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Session Ends. Ministers' Trips. Abolition Not Likely This Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 4

The State session has ended. Parliament was formally adjourned on Friday until April 6, when it [?] be further prorogued…

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Eden-monaro Bye Election Nationalist Leading

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

Polling for the Eden-Monaro byeelection caused by the death of Sir Austin Chapman, who represented the constituency for many years, took place…

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