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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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American Presidency. the 1928 Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 September 1927 · page 8

Not in the last quarter of a century, at any rate, have the people of the United States approached the close of a Presidential…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Tariff Amendments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 9

The National Parliament,on Wednesday commenced public business at Canberra in earnest, Throughout the day there was a buzz' of…

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State Elections. National Campaign. Meetings at East Greta and Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Howarth addressed large meetings of the electors at East Creta and Homeville. Mr. D. Rees occupied the chair at East…

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Independent Candidate for Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. Malcolm McNeil, the independent candidate for Cossnock, who announces that he has been endorsed by the Primary Producers' Union…

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The Cups. Candidates Chances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 9

Though the Epsom and Metropolitan is at the moment overshadowing the discussions on the two Cups, a fair amount of business is being done…

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Splendid Gallops. Good Times at Randwick. Spring Candidates on Course Proper. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 5

Some splendid gallops were recorded at Randwick this morning. The course proper, with the flags 25 feet out from the rails,…

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Rutherford Polling Booth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 4

Electors arc notified that the new polling booth which will be established at Rutherford, will be for the convenience of electors of the…

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Rural Activities the Farmer's Parliament. Mr. Lang States Labour's Polcy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 6

In dealing with rural matters during his address at Inverell last night, the Premier, Mr. J, T. Lang, declared that the farmers'…

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Cessnock Electorate. Independent Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. Malcolm McNeil, who is opposing Mr. Baddoloy in the Cessnock electurate, visited Muswcllbroo'k to-day. Mr. McNeil is an independent candidate,…

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State Elections. Mr. Russell's Campaign

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 9

Mr. J. V. Russell, the Labor candidate fur the Upper Hunter seat, has been busily engaged addressing meetings in the outlying parts of the electorate…

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The Elections. Labour Campaign

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 2

Mr. A. A. Lysaght, State Attorney-General, and Minister for Justice, addressed a meeting in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland,…

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The Elections. Lunch Hour Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 4

At mid-day to-day, Mr. W. O'Hearn M.L.A., addressed the employees o[?] Fogget, Jones. Ltd., all the men be-ing present. He referred to the…

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Gloucester’s Labor Candidate

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. Harry Hall expresses satisfaction ton regarding his campaign in Gloucester and is satisfied that the divided candidature of the Nationalists will…

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ELECTIONS. J. M. Baddeley’s Campaign

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, selected Labor candidate for [?] Electorate commences his electioneering campaign at Martindale on Sunday…

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Optimistic Candidate On the Warpeth Against Baddeley

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. Walte. central organiser for Mr. M. McNeil reports: — The Independent candidate. Mr. Malcclm McNell, has been touring the…

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The Elections How to Vote

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 5

The following information will show how an elector may record his or her vote at the forthcoming elections: ORDINARY VOTE:…

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Commonwealth Parliament Another Official's Death

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 9

Another chapter h.us been added to the tragedies of the Commonwealth Parliament. During the recess, Mr. Walter Gale, the Cleric of Padliment, died…

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Lopsided State. More Country Development Needed. Problems for Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 7

Referring to the problems awaiting solution by the next Parliament, Mr. Bavin, leader of the Nationalist Party speaking at Dubbe,…

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Election Forecast. 50 Seats to National and Contry Parties

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 9

Mr. Walker. M.L.A., speaking at Windsor predicted that in the forth-coming elections the Nationalists and Country party candidates between…

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The Elections. National Campaign. Address by Mrs. McKINNON

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 3

The most enthusiastic meeting of ladles in the history of Nationalism in Maitland, was held in Miss Chamberlan's rooms Tuesday afternoon…

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