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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 1

Nominations for election as aldermen for the municipality will close on 23rd. November next…

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Hunter Elections Mr. Rowley James Opens His Campaign

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 4

"I may not be the polished orator, or political economist that some people desire, but I ask ye[?] to examine my industrial and public…

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Federal Elections Booth for the North

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 6

With the Federal Elections close at hand, a busy time is ahead for the parliamentarians. During next week, Mr. Booth…

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Federal Elections Mr. E. S. Carr's Candidature

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 9

Mr. Carr, the Nationalist candidate for the Hunter Seat, will address the electors of Cessnock from the Northumberland Hold on…

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State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 7

The State Parliament will rise on November 8 until November 20, in order, to enable members to participate in the Federal election campaign. It is…

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Taxation Bill. Premier's Declaration in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 9

"I certainly will accept dictation from no other body than Parliament," emphatically declared the Premier (Mr. Bavin) yesterday…

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Elections of Councillors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 6

Nomination day for election of councillors for the Shire of Port Stephens will be Friday, November 9. The nomination papers should be…

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Bursary and High School Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 10

Seven candidates for the bursary and High School exams. sat at the Lochinvar Public School on Friday…

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Federal Elections Hunter Campaign Opened. Address by Mr. E. S. Carr

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 9

Mr. E. S. Carr, the selected National candidate for the Hunter seat made his first speech in the electorate on 19th inst. at the corner of High…

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Labour's Nine. Cessnock Municipal Elections Other Aspirants Likely. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 5

Although Labour's selected nine candidates to contest the Cessnock Municipal Council election are regarded as certainties, it is freely…

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Hunter Seat Labour Candidate's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 5

The endorsed Labour candidate, Mr. R. James, addressed a meeting at Spiers' Point yesterday, and vigorously criticised the Bruce-Page…

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Shire of Muswellbrook. Triennial Elections of Councillors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 5

IN pursuance of the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and the Acts Amending same, NOTICE is hereby given of an election for the…

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Federal Elections Labour Leader in Sydney. Enthusiasm at Town Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 8

Great enthusiasm prevailed at the Sydney Town Hall last night, when Mr. J. Scullin, leader of the Federal Labour party, Mr. J. T. Lang, leader…

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Keen Contests. England's Municipal Elections. London, Oct. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 5

Municipal elections will take place on Thursday in 28 London boroughs of England and Wales. In London alone, where the elections are…

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Labour Victory. British By-election. London, Oct. 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 5

Owing to the bankruptcy of Mr. C. W. J. Homan (Conservative) the Ashton by-election resulted:—Albert Bellamy (Labourite), 9567; Gordon…

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"Questions for Candidates" (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 3

Sir,—May I answer Mr. Huie'e quaint questions on tariff? No. 1: No Australian product is dumped in other countries…

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National Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 4

Mr. Ernest Shoobridge Carr, the selected National candidate, will address the electors at the following places during the week:—…

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Labour Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 4

The itinerary for Mr. R. James, selected Labour candidate is published in full elsewhere in this issue. Mr. James will speak at Lochinvar…

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The Labour Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 8

Mr. R. James, selected Labour candidate for the Hunter, addressed meetings last evening at Millfield and Paxton…

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Saturday Half Holiday Debate in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, alter questions, Mr Arkins resumed the debate on the motion for leave to bring in a bill to amend the…

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