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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Hunter Seat Selected Labour Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 6

Mr. R. James, the selected Labour candidate for the Hunter electorate, held successful meetings last evening at Rutherford and Homeville. At the…

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Federal Elections Labor Leader in Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 3

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

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Robertson Electorate. Polling Places

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

Attention is directed to the advertisement in another column setting out the polling places and booths at which the poll will be taken in connection…

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The British Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 3

study of native institutions, customs, reach 80, while there are painful recollections and sad memories of great losses, there is also the remembrance…

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Shire Elections. Mr. A. J. Gardiner A Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 4

Mr. A. J. Gardiner of "Bow Glen" Bow, has informed a "News" representative that he will be a candidate for B. riding at the…

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'Gas Bombs' Thrown Into Election Crowd. Candidate Bombarded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

Stones, rotten apples, and oranges and other missiles, were hurled at the endorsed National candidate for West Sydney (Mr. A. D. Benjamin)…

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Shiral Election Many Candidate

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

Nominations for the Shire elections do not close until 5 p.m. this (Thursday) afternoon, but it is rumoured Hint there will by plenty…

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Shire of Muswellbrook. Triennial Elections of Councillors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 11

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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The Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 1

Sir,—As the municipal elections will soon be taking place, it is desirable that candidates for the positions of aldermen make known their views on…

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The Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 4

Mr. G. Logue will address meetings at Muswellbrook and Denman on Tuesday and Wednesday next in support of the candidature of Senator Roberta. Full…

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Labour Gains. in Mutism Municipal Elections. London. Nov. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 5

Progress returns in the municipal elections of 300 cities and [?] in England and Wales show many Labour gains, mainly from the…

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Federal Elections Kearsley Poll

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 10

The polling-place for Kearsley will be the Kearsley Public School. Mr. H. L. Dale, J.P., has been appointed presiding officer and will…

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Gutter Politics in U.S. ELECTION. Both Sides Guilty. New York, Nov. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 7

As was expected recently the religious issue has resulted in exceptional bitterness in the political campaign, and in a statement…

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Labour Gains. English Municipal Elections. London, Nov. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 7

Returns in the municipal elections for eighty of the largest cities and boroughs outside London, show gains for the Conservatives of 15, losses 80;…

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Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 9

It is reported that there will be good competition in the election of councillors for Wallarobba Shire. It is understood that five candidates…

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Federal Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 6

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The Singleton Argus SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1928. LOCAL & General News Shire Council Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 6

In connection with the triennial election of two councillors for each of the three ridings of Patrick Plains Shire, to be hold on Saturday, December Ist,…

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Election Prospects Dr. Earle Page Optimistic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 6

The Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earl Page), who returned to Sydney from Queensland on Sunday, said he was confident that the Coalition…

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Government Savings Bank Mr Lang Refutes Charges. Heated Scenes in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 2

On Friday afternoon, the leader of the Opposition (Mr Lang) moved the adjournment, of the House, in connection with the Commission…

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Merriwa Shire. Triennial Election. Election in Two Ridings

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 8

Cr. J. H. Bettington has not sought nomination for re-elaction to the shire, having definitely decided to retire from the office which he has held with…

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