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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Canberra Building Serious Charge in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 10

In the House of Representatives on Thursday, Mr E. C. Riley (N.S.W.) moved thr adjournment of thr House to discuss "the failure of the…

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Not Seeking Election First Lord of Admiralty. London, Aug. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 9

It is reported that the Hon. W. C. Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, will tomorrow announce that he is not seeking election for…

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Municipal Elections. Two Women Elected in Victoria

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 9

Municipal elections were held throughout Victoria. Labour failed to secure additional representation…

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Federal Government. Favourable to Early Election. Nationalists Confident

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 5

As the result of party meetings, the Federal Government now has the assurance that most of its supporters are favourable to the early election…

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Gresford Show the Annual Meeting. Election of Committee

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 5

There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Paterson Allyn River District A. H. and P. Society, held in the new…

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Federal Elections to Take Place on November 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 16

There is now no question that, as indicated on several previous occasions, November 17 will be the date of the Federal elections…

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Federl Election Party Leaders' Tours

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 2

Arrangements are being made by the leaders of the Ministerial parties in the Federal Parliament—the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) and the…

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Kearsley Shire. List of Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 4

In the Revision Court at Cessnock to-day the rolls of Kearsley Shire Council were submitted for revision. No objectors were present…

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Federal Elections Official Announcement

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 1

An official announcement of the decision of the Federal Government to ask the Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven) to dissolve Parliament in…

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Former Minister. Dies in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 7

There was a tragic interruption of business in the Victorian Legislative Council on Tuesday evening, when Mr. George Swinburne, who is well…

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Primary Producers Sectional Committee Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 4

The ballot in connection with the butter and cheese sectional committee of the Primary Producers' Union resulted in the return of Mr…

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Queensland Parliament. the Traffic Act

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

In moving the second reading of the Traffic Acts Amendment Bill in the Queensland Parliament on Wednesday, Mr. Stopford, Home…

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Mr G. Swinburne, M.l.c. Sudden Death in Parliament House

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

Mr George Swinborne, M.L.C., died with tragic suddenness in the Victorian Legislative Council on Tuesday night. Mr Angliss was speaking on the…

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Success Predicted at Next Election. British Labour's Hope. London, Sept. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 7

Addressing the Trades Union Congress, Mr. Arthur Henderson, Chief Whip of the Labour Party, predicted the success of the Labour Party at…

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Late Mr. Lambert. Houses of Parliament Adjourn. Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 4

The Senate and House of Representatives met this morning, and after tributes had been paid to the late Mr. Lambert by the leaders of…

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Electoral Law. Gifts to Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 7

The Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth (Mr. J. D. Farrar) has issued an official warning to candidates at the general elections…

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New Red Army. Preparing for Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 7

That the formation of a new Red "army" under the name of "The One Big Union of Unemployed," is being rapidly, and systematically…

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Primary Producers. Sectional Committee Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 2

The ballot in connection with the butter and cheese sectional committee of the P.P. Union resulted in the return of Mr.H. Robertson, of Pambula,…

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Former Minister. Dies in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 6

There was a tragic interruption of business in the Victorian Legislative Council on Tuesday evening, when Mr. George Swinburne, who is well…

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State Parliament. Session Opens on Tuesday. the Budget

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 2

The Governor's speech to be pre-sented at the opening of State Parlia-ment on Tuesday, was completed by Cabinet on Friday. It will contain…

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