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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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State Elections. Labour Promises. Statement by the Premier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 2

"As I read the speeches of the different Nationalist candidates I feel constrained to ask: 'If Nationalism had been in power for the past two…

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National Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 4

At the South Maitland railway workshops during the lunch hour today, the Nationalist candidate, Mr. Arthur Howarth, addressed…

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The Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 2

The State Parliament will be dissolved to-morrow, and nominations are to be in by the 14th. Polling day is 8th October…

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Mr Bavin's Election Forecast Will Win 50 Seats

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 September 1927 · page 4

Mr, Bavin, the Nationalist Leader, when asked as to the prospects of the coming campaign, said that they appeared to be very bright indeed…

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Cessnock Electorate. the Independent Candidate, Opposed to Soviet Methods. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. Malcolm McNeil, the independent candidate for Cessnock electorate, who is opposing Mr. Baddeley, was in Cessnock yesterday making…

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Newcastle Gallops. Derby and Metropolitan Candidates. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 5

Northern Darby and Metropolitan representatives were on the track at Broadmeadow this morning, On the course proper, with the…

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The Elections

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 2

Mr W. Cameron, M.L.A., addressed a meeting in the Glendon Hall on Tuesday. night, in connection with the State elections. Mr D. P. Shearer…

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The Elections. Conference of Returning Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. G. W. Brown, returning officer for the Upper Hunter electorate, attended a conference of returning officers held at the Electoral office in Sydney on…

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Municipal Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 1

There are five candidates in the byelection to be held to fill the vacancy in the council. Those who are aspiring to aldermanic honors are Messrs. J. W…

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Hon. W. BENNETT M.L.A. (Endorsed Nationalist Candidate.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 4

Who is carrying the National Party's Banner for the Gloucester Electarate. Mr. Bennett will address the…

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Mr. Malcolm McNEIL. Independent Candidate. Policy Points

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 5

Mr. Malcolm McNeil, the Independent candidate for Cessnock Electorate will address meetings in Cessnock district to-night…

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The Elections. Parliament Dissolved. Polling Day. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 13

A special meeting of the Executive Council to-day dissolved Parliament Bs from Wednesday. The meeting also ratified the…

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Denman. Forthcoming Elections. Labor Split in Upper Hunter

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 7

Owing to the disfranchisement of the A.W.U. members and kindred unions, an endeavour is being made to hold a fresh ballot to select a…

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Irish Elections Position of Parties. Close Contest Expected. LONDON, Sept. 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 12

The Irish Free State election nominations will close on Saturday, and then will begin one of the shortest and most bitter campaigns in…

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Cessnock Electorate. the Independent Candidate Opposed to Soviet Methods. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 1

Mr. Malcolm McNeil, the independent candidate for Cessnock electorate, who is opposing Mr. Baddeley, was in Cessnock yesterday making…

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Election Dodge. Mr. Fitzpatrick's Charge

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 9

"It would be most interesting to know how many men Mr. Lang is transferring to country electorates," said Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick…

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Correspondence State Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 4

Sir,—Pormit me, through your columns, to correct erroneone impressions which seem to have found place in the minds of some of the electors…

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Racing Broadcasts. Talks on Spring Candidates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 10

The Racing Commissioner of broadcasting station 2FC, Sydney, is giving extra talks each week until the end of the Sydney and Melbourne Spring…

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Polling Booths

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'ftearn, M.L.A., was informed today that matters in connection with Rutherford polling booth had been finalised, also St. Ethel's…

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State Elections. Must Be Fought on Real Issues. Mr. Bavin's Statement

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 2

"We must fight the election on real issues, and not on election stunts," said Mr. Bavin, the leader of the Opposition, in the course of a…

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