Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

814 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 41

State Elections. Mr. Bavin at Waverley. "Honesty and Economy"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1927 · page 6

By a vivid exposition of the objective o fthe National party, Mr. Bavin aroused great enthusiasm in an audience in the Coronation Hall,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1927 · page 4

The returning officer of the Maitland electorate, Mr. T.F. Cooney, stated to-day that arrangements are well in hand and practically…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fewer Members of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 2

The policy speeches of Messrs Bavin and Buttenshaw agree in favouring an elective Upper House limited to 60 members. There are 99 at present, or…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Elections. National Campoign. Mr. Howarth's Meetings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Howarth, National candidate for Maitland, addressed meetings at East Greta and Homeville last night. There was a good…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 4

Arrangements in connection with the elections on Saturday next were finalised at a special meeting of the West Maitland branch of this Labor…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mr. Flannery's Candidature Independent Candidate, at Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 3

Mr. W. E. Flannery, Independent candidate for Gloucester addressed about 40 electors from Horn's corner on Friday night week, when Alderman Feeney…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Novel Election Handbill

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 2

Mr "W. Cameron has a novel dodger in circulation by way of an appeal to the electors. It asks "Do you know hint?'' and depicts a striking pose of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Election Mb Bavin Expects Good Majority Anti-labor Will Win 50 Seats

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 2

The leader of the Opposition (Mr, Bavin) is confident that the Pact par ties (Nationalist and Country) will win 50 seats at the forthcoming State…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Farmers' Parliament Premier at Goulburn. Goulburn

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Lang) addressed a crowded meeting in tne Lyric Theatre, Goulburn, to-night. Mr. Lang aroused great enthusiasm and was frequently…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Elections. Where to Vote

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 11

Electors are required to enter the School of Arts on the William-street side and after recording their votes leave the booth by the Bridge-street…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

The Elections Final Appeals by Leaders Mr. Bavin

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 1

The leader of the Opposition(Mr T. Bavin, M.L.A) has issued the following final appeal to the electors:— "I appeal to all electors who love their country and want clean, impartial government, to record their votes for the selected…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Forecasts. State Elections. Mr. Bavin Confident. "Will Win 50 Seats."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 8

The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin) is confident that the Pact parties (Nationalist and Country) will win 50 scats at the forthcoming State…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Some Election Issues

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 4

To-day sees the winding-up of the strenuous verbal warfare waged by the opposing political parties of Now South Wales in their attempts…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Printing of Awards. Delayed by Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 5

"Although 400 copies of the Sheet Metal Workers' Award, which came Into force on September 2, were ordered some time ago, we have only,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Final Election Rally

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 2

Mr. Gordon Bennett, one of the speakers of the National Association of N.S.W., will address the electors at Dark's Corner, on Friday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Elections. Polling To-day. Supporters of Both Parties Busy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1927 · page 5

Polling for the State elections took place to-day. In Maitland, the supporters of the candidates, Messrs. W. F. O'Hearn…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Election of President. Fighting Likely. Vancouver, Oct. 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1927 · page 2

The Presidential campaign in Mexico may be decided on the battlefield. Two of the candidates, General Gomez and General Serrano are…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Denman Dairy Co. Annual Meeting and Election of Directors. Record Figures

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1927 · page 3

The twentieth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Denman Dairy Company was held on 29th ult…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Screening Election Results

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1927 · page 4

Arrangements have been made by the managements of Prince's Pictures, East Maitland, and the Palace Theatre, West Maitland, to screen…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Threw Eggs Election Meeting Incident Two Men Fined SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1927 · page 5

At the Central Court today, Edward Beglot 40, a fitter, was fined £2 or 21 days, for having behaved in an offensive manner…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →