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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Shire Election Mr. J. White a Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 1

We understand that Mr. James White, of "Edinglassie," a son of the late Shire President, has been nominated to contest the election to fill the…

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The Hospital—Election of Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

—The adjourney annual meeting of the hospital for the purpose of electing a committee of 17 (for which there are 24 nominations) will be held at the…

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Scene in Parliament Two Members Come to Blows

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 6

The third reading of the Liquor Bill was the cause of a violent scene in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday morning, in the course of which the Chief…

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South Africa Parliament Opens. Governor-General's Speech. Fostering Steel Industry. Capetown, Jan. 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 12

The speech of the Earl of Athlane, Governor-General of South Africa, at the opening of the Union Parliament, contains no outstanding feature. The…

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Kearsley and Cessnook Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 6

A proclamation in the "Government Gazette" fixes Saturday, March 12, as the date for the fresh election of the council of the Shire of…

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Buying Votes. Election Methods. London, Jan. 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 2

The Budapest correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" says that remarkable scenes were witnessed at the opening of the new Hungarian…

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Muswellbrook Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 9

In succession to Hon. J. C. White, Mr. J. M. Campbell has been appointed acting president of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association. Mr…

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East Maitland Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Mr. T. F. Cooney advises that although his name will appear on the ballot paper, he will not be a candidate for the East Maitland…

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Council Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

If present arrangements are adhered to the elections for the Kearsley Shire will be held on march 12, and the Cessnock…

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King's Speech. British Parliament Opens. Debate on Address-In-Reply. Prime Minister Outlines China Policy. London, Feb. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 5

There was an elaborate ceremonial and picturesque procession for the State opening of Parliament to-day. Their…

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British Parliament the King's Speech. Reference to Chinese War. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

His Majesty the King, in opening Parliament to-day, said: "The continuation of civil war in China against foreigners, particularly against…

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Child Endowment. Bill Before Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 10

The Child Endowment Bill now before Parliament, provides for the payment of 5/- per week for each child whose father does not receive £364 per…

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Maitland Hospital. Election of Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 6

The adjourned annual meeting of the Maitland Hospital was held last evening. There were present Mr. James Black (president), and Messrs…

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Kearsley Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

A deputation from Wollombi and Millfield waited upon Mr. J. Y. Tulloch, and presented a petition, signed by 40 ratepayers, praying that he…

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Boys' High School. Election of School Captain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

To-day the boys of Maitland High School assembled in the time honoured manner to choose their captain. The assembly room was packed, every…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

The Premier has informed Mr Sanders that expenditure upon school buildings, etc., was dependent upon the amount of loan funds available each…

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Sale of Poppies Allegations in Parliament. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

A report which alleged that most of the money received from the sale of poppies on Armistice Day had gone in salaries, has been received by the Chief…

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King's Speech. British Parliament Opens. Debate on Address-In-Reply. Prime Minister Outlines China Policy. London, Feb. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

There was an elaborate ceremonial and picturesque procession for the State opening of Parliament to-day. Their…

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British Election Incident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

Piquancy was added to tho proceedings on polling day in the Smethwick by-election,a t which the Labour candidate, Mr. Oswald Mosley,…

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Cessnock Motor Club Election of Officials

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 14

The Cessnoek District Motor Cycle Club has appointed the following officials for 1927: President. Mr. O. Trotman:…

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