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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Election. the "Red Bogey." Mr. Scullin's Prediction

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 3

"The surest sign that a Federal election is imminent is the fact that Mr. Bruce has again raised the Red bogey," said the leader of the…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

The election of officers wag then proceeded with, the following being elected:— Patron, Mr. H. E. Elliott;…

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Federal Elections Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 3

It is learned in official sources that the Federal elections will be held on November 17…

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From the Capital the Coming Season. Preparing for the Elections Canberra, August 2

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 7

It is generally accepted that there will be an early election—probably about the middle of November—and that the coming session of Parliament…

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Soldiers' Conference Celebration of Anzac Day. Election of Officers. SYNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 5

The Returned Soldiers' League Conference, at the instance of the Orange delegates, decided to recommend the authorities of the War…

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Polling Booth at Sawyer's Gully

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 6

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Bruntnell, has advised Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., that Sawyer's Gully has been made a polling place for the…

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The Aldermanic Election

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 2

Have you ascertained if you are entitled to a vote at the forthcoming aldermanic elections in December next? The Town Clerk (Mr C. A. Buchan)…

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No-confidence Debate in Victorian Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

The debate on the no-confidence motion was continued in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, and adjourned until Tuesday…

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To Contest Shire Elections. Candidates for "C" Riding

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 6

Messrs. A. Burns (present councillor) and A. Johns have been selected as A.L.P. candidates to contest the next Kearsley Shire…

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Cessnock District Cricket Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Trophies Presented to Premiership Winners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Cessnock District Cricket Association was held last night, when Mr. J. P. Gordon (president) occupied the…

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Confidence in Future. West Australian Parliament Opens. Last Year's Record Trade

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 9

The third session of the 13th Parliament of Western Australia was opened by the Governor (Sir William Campion) with customary [?]…

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The Nationalists Federal Election Hopes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 4

The Nationalist party in New South Wales is looking forward with confidence to the coming Federal elections…

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Federal Election. the "Red Bogey." Mr. Scullin's Prediction

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 9

"The surest sign that a Federal election is imminent is the fact that Mr. Bruce has again raised the Red bogey," said the leader of the…

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Will There Be Independent Candidate? Kearsley Shire Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 5

According to a rumour, that is finely circulated in Kurri, it is possible that an independent candidate will content the Kearsley Shire…

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Federal Elections Nationalists Hope to Win Five Seats. in New South Wales

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 2

The Nationalist, party in New South Wales is looking forward with confidence to the coming Federal elections. In addition ,to retaining 12 of the 28…

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From the Capital an Election Atmosphere Canberra, August 10

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 6

To say there is an Election atmosphere in Canberra does not mean that the atmosphere is electrical. Not that, by any means. We do not even know…

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Victorian State Parliament Survive No-confidence Motion Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 3

The Victorian State Government survived tho motion of no-confidence launched by the leader of the Opposition. The Country Progressive party…

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Heated Words Brush at Country Party Conference. Pre-Selection of Candidates. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 5

The Country Party conference ,to-day had before it a motion that joint conferences with other political parties concerning the…

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British By-election Seat Retained by Labour. London, Aug. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1928 · page 7

The North Abordeen by-election, following Mr. Rose's death resulted: Mr. Wedgwood Ben (Labour), 10,—646; Dr Laura Sandeman…

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The Nationalists Federal Election Hopes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1928 · page 9

The Nationalist party in New South Wales is looking forward with confidence to the coming Federal elections…

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