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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Selection of National Candidate for Robertson

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

Two candidates are in the field for the National selection to contest the Robertson seat. These are Messrs. S. L. Gardner, M.P., Aberdeen, Mr. A. C…

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Polling Place Abolished

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 7

Mr. W. Cameron. M.L.A., has been advised by Mr. E. B. Harkness, Under-secretary and Chief Electoral Officer, that the Minister has approved of the…

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State Parliament the Budget Debate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 8

In the. Legislative Assembly, the debate on the Budget was resumed by Mr Davies. Referring to the coal mining industry, he pointed out that, although…

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Adult Franchise. Local Government Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 8

It is probable that the State Cabinet will not retreat from the stand it has taken in refusing ti repeal the provisions for adult franchise for local…

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Mr. Theodore and Federal Labour Elections. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 16

Mr. Theodore M.H.R., declined to comment on the reported intention of one of his supporters to move for the disclosure of the voting for the…

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French Elections Party Strength Rebuff to Socialists. London, May 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

It is not yet possible to estimate accurately the grouping of France's new Chamber of Deputies, as this Chamber has 28 more deputies than…

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Sober Parliament. Less Money Spent at the Bar

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 4

At a civic reception at the Grafton Town Hall the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bruntnell) said that no Cabinet had over tackled the problems of the…

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Federal Elections No Early Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) made it plain that there was no possibility, of on early appeal to the people. He said the idea had been formed…

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Adult Franchise. Local Government Elections

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 4

It is probable that the State Cabinet will not retreat from he stand it has taken in refusing its repeal the provisions for adult franchise for local…

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Election Methods Further Disclosures

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 2

A statement was made on Tuesday by Mr George Cann, ex-Minister for Health, that another Federal Labor member was offered the money before…

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L. G. Elections. New Young System

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

Shire and Municipal elections will be held on Dec. 1, 1928. In connection with the forthcoming Local Government elections and the…

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State Parliament the Loan Estimates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, in committee, Mr Stevens (Treasurer) brought forward the Loan Estimates, embracod in the Loan Bill,…

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Sober Parliament. Less Money Spent at the Bar

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 14

At a civic reception at the Grafton Town Hall the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bruntnell) said that no Cabinet had ever tackled the problems of the…

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Federal Elections No Early Appeal

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 16

The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) made it plain that there was no possibility of an carly appeal to the people. He said the idea had been forme…

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Democratic Mission Wiping Out Corruption American Elections. Washington, May 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 12

Senator Reed has advised the former Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Daniels, that he has no knowledge of a third party movement in…

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Empire Parliament Sir Joseph Ward's Opinion. London, May 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 5

Sir Joseph Ward discussing the Imperial Conference, expressed the opinion that as the Dominions' populations increased, an Empire…

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Iraq Elections. Governments Overwhelming Victory. Baghdad, May 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 7

Despite Propaganda during the election against the Anglo-Irag treaty the Government secured an overwhelming majority. Government supporters…

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From the Capital The Death of Mr. Pratten. Tributes in Parliament. MAY 11, 19128

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 11

The death of Mr. H. E. Pratten has left a serious gap in the Bruce-Page Ministry. The suddenness of it came like a thunderclap, for when he left…

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From the Capital The Death of Mr. Pratten Tributes in Parliament Canberra, May llth

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 8

The death of Mr. H. E. Pratten has left a serious gap in the Bracepage Ministry. The suddenness of it came like a thunderclap, for when…

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Local Government Elections DECEMBER 1st. NEXT

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 1

Shire and municipal elections will be held on December 1, 1928. In connection with the forthcoming local Government elections and the…

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