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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Police Sensation Promotion Examinations Candidate Obtains Paper Beforehand. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 7

The holding-up at the Police Depot, of examinations for promotion, owing to one of the candidates having obtained the…

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British Columbia. Nominations for General Election. Vancouver, June 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 7

A total of 126 candidates were nominated on Wednesday to contest 48 seast in the British Columbia general election Polling will take place on…

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Fun in Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 2

In the House of Representatives the other day the ever-humorous member for Bourke, Mr. Erank Anstey, created considerable amusement by the…

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Fewer Seats in State Parliament, Moke Country M's.L.A

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 8

After a meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday, the Premier (Mr. Bavin) said that electoral legislation, which the Government would present at the next…

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What Is a "Whip"? Important Men in Federal Parliament How to "Keep a House"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 6

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make speeches—Mr. A. G. Manning, the member for Macquarie, Mr. J. A. J…

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M.u.i.o.o.f. Election of Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 1

At the meeting of the local branch of the Manchester Unity, held on Wednesday niglht, the following officers were elected for the ensuing sixmonths:…

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United States Presidential Election. Liquor Issue. Al. Smith's Challenge. Houston (Texas)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 2

A great rough and tumble battle is expected here this week over the prohibition question at the Democratic Convention…

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ABERMAIN A.L.P. Kearsley Shire Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

On Sunday a meeting of the Abermain A.L.P. and affiliated unions, Hebburn No. 1 and No. 2 and Abermain Minors' Lodges wag held at…

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Marketing Bill Debate in Parliament. Mr. O'hearn's Speech

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 3

During the debate in the State Parliament on the Marketing Bill, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., said: I regard it as a notable triumph for…

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N.z. Parliament Pensions and the Burden of Taxation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 8

The last session of the twenty: second Parliament was opened on Friday. The Governor- General Slr Charles…

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New Zealand Parliament No Confidence Move by Opposition. Unemployment Chief Ground. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 8

When the New Zealand Parliament reassembled to-day the leader of the Opposition gave notice of a no confidence motion. It is understood that…

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Police Sensation Promotion Examinations Candidate Obtains Paper Beforehand. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 1

The holding-up at the Police Depot, of examinations for promotion, owing to one of the candidates having obtained the…

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Mr. S. L. Gardner National Candidate for Robertson

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 11

The National Conference of the Robertson electorate was held at Singleton, when the selection of a candidate for the…

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Amazing Scenes. Ascendancy of Tammany Hall Selecting Candidate for U.S.A. Presidency. Vancouver, June 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 3

A Houston (Texas) message says that the amazing ascendancy of Tammany Hall is evident in the convention of the Democratic…

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M.u.i.o. Oddfellows Quarterly Meetings and Election of Officers

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 8

Deputy Grand Master Stokcs visited three lodges in this district lately. The first visit was to Glendon on Saturday, when Bro. Morntin was elected N.G.,…

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Adult Franchise Premier's Promise. Parliament to Decide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 3

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, announced that the Government would give Parliament an opportunity of deciding during the coming session…

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"Ugly Tennis Man's Competition." To Save White City Courts. Cessnock Has Candidate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

To save the While City Courts at Rusheutter's Bay, which are in financial difficulties, the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association has…

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Kearsley Shire Elections. Mr. Alf. Johns to Stand

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

Pelaw Main Miners' Lodge, at a meeting on Monday night, nominated Mr. Alf. Johns as a candidate to stand for the forthcoming Kearsley…

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Adult Franchise Parliament to Decide

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 5

The Premier (Mr Bavin) announced on Wednesday that the Government would give Parliament an opportunity of deciding, during the coming session,…

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Adult Franchise Premier's Promise. Parliament to Decide

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 8

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, announced that the Government would Rive Parliament an opportunity of deciding during the coming session…

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