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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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N.z. Parliament Pension's and the Burden of Taxation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 9

The last session of the twenty-second Parliament was opened oil 29th ult. The Governor-General (Sir Charles…

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 9

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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Grand National Steeplechase Candidates at Work. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 5

Minterne and clan Robert, both of whom are engaged in the Grand National Steeplechase on Saturday, appeared on the track at Flemington…

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Kearsley Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 6

Three nominations have been received by the Kurri A.L.P. to contest the D riding of the Kearsley Shire Council at the coming election…

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National Insurance Bill for Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

A Bill to provide for compulsory national insurance will be introduced by the Commonwealth Government early next session…

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Preparing for Election Ministry Warned by Orangemen

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 1

"This institution, in days goneby, has put Governments into power. In the days to come it will have the power to put Governments out of power."…

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Electoral District of Upper Hunter. Chief Polling Place—scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 7

The following communication has been received by Mr. Wm. Cameron, M.L.A., and forwarded to us for publication:—…

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Chamber of Commerce Meeting of Committee. Election of Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Maitland District Chamber of Commerce was held in the Town Hall last evening. The president, Mr. S. C. Steel, was…

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KURRI A.L.P. Nominations for Council Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 10

At a meeting of the Kurri Kurri A.L.P. on Monday night nominations were received for A.L.P. candidates to contest the D Riding at…

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Mayor of Cessnock. Not Seeking Re-election. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 4

Cessnock branch of tho A.L.P. will hold its preselection ballet on Saturday to select nine conciliates to contest the forthcoming municipal…

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A.L.P. BALLOT Selection of Municipal Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 1

Cessnock A.L.P. will, on Saturday next, hold a pre-selection ballot for the purpose of selecting nine candidates who will contest the…

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Municipal Elections; Selection Ballot Next

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 3

The poll for the selection of the labour, candidates to contest the municipal elections in December next, will take place next Saturday. The polling…

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Senate Election. South Australian Labour Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 4

Although no official announcement has yet been made, it is believed that the South Australian Labour party plebiscite for the Federal…

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British By-election Conservatives Retain Hallam Seat. London, July 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 5

The Tallam by-election, rendered necessary owing to Major-General Sir F.H. Sykes (Conservative) being appointed Governor of Bombay,…

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Dissolved. Egyptian Parliament. Royal Decree. Cairo, July 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 5

A Royal degree was issued this evening dissolving the Chamber and senate for three years, after which the cabinet shall decide regarding…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 2

The following officers were nominated for the G.A.M.C. to be held at Albury in October: Grand Master of the Order, Bro. J: Pettigrew (Sydney);…

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Senate Election. South Australian Labour Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 6

Although no official announcement has yet been made, it is believed that the South Australian Labour party plebiscite for the Federal…

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Huge Expenditure Cost of American Presidential Election. Washington, July 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 7

Despite the first forecasts of moderate campaign expenditures by both presidential candidates, political experts now predict that the joint…

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Mayor of Cessnock. Not Seeking Re-election. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 14

Cessnock branch of the A.L.P. will hold its pre-selection ballet on Saturday to select nine candidates to contest the forthcoming municipal…

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Chamber of Commerce Meeting of Committee. Election of Officers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 9

A meeting of the Maitland District Chamber of Commerce was held in the Town Hall on 12th inst. The president, Mr. S. C. Steel, was…

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