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Politics & elections, 1928

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 12

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

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Final Count. West Australian Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 3

The following are the final figures in connection with the Legislative Council elections (W.A.):—Central Province: E. H. H. Hall (Country…

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German Elections a Novel Experiment. Ex-kaiser's Son Causes Sensation. Berlin, May 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 5

In the German elections it is estimated that 80 per cont. voted in Berlin. The voting was heavy elsewhere. It is regarded as certain that…

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Election Illegal. One Day Short

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

The directors of the Urana Pastures Protection Board have been served with a notice that the recent election was illegal owing to the fact that the…

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Municipal Elections Cessnock A.l.p. Nominations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 3

The following nominations have been received for the A.L.P. pre-selection ballot for Cessnock Municipal elections:—J. Girvan,…

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Martin By-election. Mr. G. Pratten Selected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

The nephew of the late Minister for Customs, Mr. Graham Pratten, won the Nationalist selection for the Martin by-election, by defeating…

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German Elections Government Defeated Berlin, May 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 8

The newspaper "Taglische Rundschen" asserts that the Cabinet will tender its resignation to-morrow. The elections for the Prussian…

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Election of Second Delegate

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 3

The election of second delegate was next proceeded with, Mr. J. H. Berry nominated Mr. Ralston seconded by Mr. G. Schafer, and…

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Election Illegal One Day Short

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

The directors of the Urana Pastures Protection Board have been served with a notice that the recent election was illegal owing to the fact that the…

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Municipal Elections Nominees on Labour Ticket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 5

The following have been homon ated for preselection on the Labor ticket for the forthcoming municipal elections:—…

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Senate Vacancy Mr. McTIERNAN Likely Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 2

It was stated in political circles last night that Mr. M'Tiernan, the Attorney-General in the first Lang Administration will possibly be…

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Federal Parliament Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 6

The House of Representatives sat throughout the night and adjourned at 5.30 this morning until Tuesday. Considerable consternation prevailed…

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German Elections a Novel Experiment Ex-kaiser's Son Causes Sensation. Berlin, May 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 12

In the German elections it is estimated that 80 per cent, voted in Berlin. The voting was heavy elsewhere. It is regarded as certain that…

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German Elections Government Defeated. Berlin, May 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

The newspaper "Taglische' Rundscheu" asserts that the Cabinet will tender its resignation to-morrow. The elections for the Prussian…

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Martin By-election Mr. G. Pratten Selected

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 4

The nephew of the late Minister for Customs, Mr. Graham Pratten, won the Nationalist selection for the Martin by-election, by defeating Mr. W…

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Senate Vacancy Mr. McTIERNAN Likely Candidate

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 8

It was stated in political circles last night that Mr. M'Tiernan, the Attorney-General in the first Lang Administration, will possibly be…

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The Coal Industry. by Products and Other Important Questions Discussion in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 2

The discussion which took place recently in the Legislative Assembly concerning the vote of £187,056 in relation to various matters affecting the…

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National Candidates for Robertson

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 1

A gathering of representative Nationalists will be held at Singleton on Thursday, 21st. June, when delegates from branches all over the electorate…

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Martin By-election. Mr. Pratten Endorsed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 4

The Executive of the New South Wales Nationalist Association, has decided to endorse the candidature of Mr. Graham Pratten, for the…

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Martin By-election. Mr. Holm an Abides by Decision. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 5

Mr. W. A. Holman has decided dennitely not to contest the Martin seat, notwithstanding the assurances of his committee that he would be almost…

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