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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Federal Parliament. Work of Session. Statement by Mr. Charlton, M.h.h

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 2

The Federal Parliament adjourned on August 13, 1926, and, except for a few weeks' silting in March, 1927, did not meet again until…

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Mayoral Election. Alderman O'neill for Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1927 · page 9

Alderman E. O'Neil was elected Mayor, for the next term, by Cessnock Municipal Council. His was the only nomination…

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State Parliament. Prorogued to February 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 December 1927 · page 2

A proclamation was issued on Monday proroguing the State Parliament to February 7 next. The Government, however, does…

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Butter and Cheese. Debate in Federal Parliament. Duties Increased. Dairymen Given Additional Protection Against Outside Products

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1927 · page 2

In the Federal House of Representatives on Tuesday, most of the evening was given to a debate on the Minister's proposal to increase the tariff on…

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Mayoral Elections. West Maitland. Alderman Fry Re-elected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 4

At a special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council last evening. Alderman H. W. Fry was re-elected Mayor…

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Trotting Sensation. Cup Candidate Disappears. Auckland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 7

A trotting sensation hits been caused here by the disappearance of Peterwah, one of the most fancied candidates for the N.Z. trotting cup…

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Prorogued British Parliament King's Speech Optimistic LONDON, Dec. 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 5

The King's speech at the prorogation of Parliament dwells with satisfaction upon the enthusiastic reception accorded to…

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Mayoral Tea to Mark Re-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 3

The Mayor and Mayoress Ald. and Mrs. J. A. Jones, entertained the Aldermen and Town Clerk of the Municipality and ladies at a tea…

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In February. Reassembling of Federal Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 11

On the adjournment of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister. Mr. Bruce, stated that he could not say definitely when the…

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State Parliament. Prorogued to February 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 16

A proclamation was issued on Monday proroguing the State Parliament to February 7 next. The Government, however, does…

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Federal Parliament. Work of Session. Statement by Mr. Charlton, M.h.r

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 10

The Federal Parliament adjourned on August 16, 1926, and, except for a few weeks' sitting in March 1927, did not meet again until…

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Trotting Sensation. Cup Candidate Disappears. Auckland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 6

A trotting sensation has been caused here by the disappearence of Peterwah one of the most fancied candidates for the N.Z. trotting cup…

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Mayoral Elections. West Maitland. Aldebman Fry Re-elected

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 December 1927 · page 3

At a special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council Tuesday evening. Alderman H.W. Fry was reelected Mayor…

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American Presidency. Mr. Mellon Not a Candidate New York, Dec. 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 December 1927 · page 5

A Washington message state that Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Andrew W. Mellon, stated to-day that he is not, and will not be a…

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Prorogued British Parliament King's Speech Optimistic LONDON, Dec. 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 December 1927 · page 12

The King's speech at the prorogation of Parliament dwells with satisfaction upon the enthusiastic reception accorded to…

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