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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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U.S.A. Presidency Republican Candidate, Washington, Oct. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 2

The first aspirant for Mr. Coolidge's mantle as official candidate for the Republican nomination to the Presidency has announced…

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Aboriginal State. Petition to Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 14

When the House of Representatives met yesterday, Mr. Parsons (S.A.) presented a petition, bearing over 7000 signatures, praying that the…

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State Parliament. to Be Opened by Governor. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 16

It is understood that Parliament wil be opened by the Governor with full ceremonial. The Premier (Mr. Bavin) when…

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Country Party. Preparing for Federal Elections. Hopes to Win Two Extra Seats Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1927 · page 5

The general secretary of the country party, Mr. Munro, said to-day that the platform was already being prepared for the…

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State Parliament. Meeting on

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1927 · page 3

The State Parliament will be opened on Friday next by the State Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair. The speech will refer to legislation…

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Final Gallops Cup Candidates Go Easily. All Fit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1927 · page 5

At Flemington this morning Bicolor galloped a mile at half pace on the course proper, but did not hit out too freely. The…

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Parliament Opens This Week

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 2

The State Cabinet decided on Tuesday that the State Parliament should be opened by Commission on Thursday of next week, and that the…

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State Parliament. Arrangements for Opening. City Council Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 3

Arrangements for the opening of the first session of the new State Parliament were completed at Monday's Cabinet meeting…

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Lively Debate Election of SPEAKER.Parliament Opened By Commission SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 November 1927 · page 5

The twenty-eighth Parliament of New South Wales was opened this morning by Commission, consisting of Flowers,…

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Unemployed March to Parliament House. Single Men's Rations Cut Out. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 November 1927 · page 5

Several hundred unemployed men marched from Belmore Park to Parliament House to—day, seeking an interview with the Premier…

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Sympathy in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 6

The sympathy of Parliament for these afflicted by the disaster was expressed by the Premier (Mr. Bavin) in moving the adjournment of…

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Governor's Speech Opening Of Parliament Commission For City of Sydney. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 5

The Slate Parliament was officially noon at noon to-day by the Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair. The pageantry associated with the…

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Telegraphic News. Good Bains Reported. the Harbour Disaster. Death Roll Grows. Opening of State Parliament. Measures Promised. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 2

Good rains, ranging up to over two inches, are reported to-day in many places in the south and south-western portions of the State. Light rain is…

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Candidates Reduced to Three

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 1

The committees led by Mr E. J. Harvey and Mr R. E. McClintock have decided to amalgamate, and will support one candidate in the queen competition…

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The Candidates. Mrs. Hyndes' committee: Miss Mabel McTAGGART. Mr. Fry's committee: Miss Leila Rennie. Mr. Parkinson's (amalgamated) committee: Miss Winnie Devine. School Children and Boy Scouts. Interest in Baths' Movement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 1

The baths' movement finds supporters in every home in the town. The mere mention of baths brings new supporters. The movement is infections; it is…

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Lively Debate Election of Speaker. Parliament Opened By Commission SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 November 1927 · page 1

The twenty-eighth Parliament of New South Wales was opened this morning by Commission, consisting of Fred Flowers…

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Electoral Bill Debate in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 November 1927 · page 10

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Mr Charlton, Speaker of the Opposition opening the second reading debate on the Electoral Bill,…

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State Parliament Mr Levy Elected Speaker

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 November 1927 · page 6

The State Parliament was formally opened at half-past 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, in the Legislative Council Chamber by Commission…

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State Parliament Measures to Be Introduced Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 November 1927 · page 4

The State Parliament was opened at noon to-day by the Governor, who in his speech announced that the following measures would be introduced during…

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Unemployed March to Parliament House. Single Men's Rations Cut Out. SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 November 1927 · page 5

Several hundred unemployed men marched from Belmore Park to Parliament House to-day, seeking an interview with…

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