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Politics & elections, 1928

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Not Seeking Election Kearsley Councillor's Regret. Cennock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1928 · page 6

Regret was expressed by the president of Kearsley Shire (Councillor Burns) at the conclusion of last night's meeting that Councillor…

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"Sun" Charged. Alleged Breach of Elections Act. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1928 · page 16

"Sun Newspapers Ltd." was to-day charged at the Central Summons Court with having published unsigned articles relating to the Federal…

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Federal Elections Hints for Electors

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1928 · page 9

Polling day is Saturday, November 17 The booths will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voting by electors in compulsory…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS. Sill .J. Ward's Expectations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 6

Sir Joseph Ward, leader of the United party, arrived in Wellington (N.Z.), on Saturday. He said that be expected Mr. Coates to resign as…

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After the Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 4

It is too early yet to say exactly what the position will be in the new Commonwealth Parliament, but the election returns to date indicate that…

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Polling Day

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

Polling on Saturday throughout the Singleton sub-division was heavy; in fact, it constitutes a record. All day long a steady stream of voters passed…

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Polling at Drnman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

The election at Denman was very quiet, the number of voters being 390. Many people were unaware of an election until reminded of the fact…

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The Municipal Elections. a Variety of Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 1

It is freely stated that at least sixteen candidates will contest the triennial elections to be held on the 1st. December, and for which nominations…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

As far as can be ascertained, it seems certain that nine members of the present West Maitland Municipal Council Will seek re-election. It is…

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PINKETTES Laxative Perfection Keep You Well. Victorian Politics Early Election Probable

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 3

After meeting for about five hours to discuss the course to be taken as a result of its defeat in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night,…

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New Zealand Elections. Government's Intentions Uncertain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 7

After a meeting of the New Zealand Cabinet, the Prime Minister (Mr. Coates), said that he would not make any announcement regarding the…

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The Elections. No Additional Returns. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 5

No further election returns came to hand this morning…

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Federal Election Results Bruce-Page Government Still at Helm Labor Gains Seats

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

It will be some days before the final figurese of Saturday's poll will be available, yet the totals to hand [?]dicate that the Bruce-Page…

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The Federal Elections. Bruce-page Government Returned. But with Much Seduced Majority. Labor Gains Seven Seats

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

Although the. Bruce-Page Government will go back to power as the result of the elections, it will be by a much reduced majority. The…

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Shire Elections

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

For the forthcoming triennial election of councillors for the Patrick Plains Shire, the following were the nomination received by the Shire.Clerk…

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The Federal Elections a Victory For Labor

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 4

Although Labor will occupy tho opposition benches when the Federal Parliament meets, the result of the elections must go down as a…

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Victorian Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 5

A meeting of the members of the Victorian State Labour Parliamentary Party is to be held to-day, when it is expected the course that will be…

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The Elections. Latest Returns. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 7

Following are the latest election figures:- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES…

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N.z. Elections Fourth Minister Defeated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 4

Another New Zealand election surprise is the defeat of Mr. Anderson (Minister for Labour), a checking of the votes giving tho United party's…

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Party Politics In Local Government Elections. 'A Curse' Says Mr. Bluett. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 7

Mr. A. E. Bluett, secretary to the Local Government Association, to-day expressed the view that party politics, wherever…

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