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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Parliament Election Next March

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 4

Unless unforeseen circumstances arise, there is very little likelihood of the general Federal elections being held be fore March of next year. An…

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State Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

In the State Assembly yesterday, Mr. Lang resumed the debate on the Budget. He twitted the Treasurer with having delivered a speech of…

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Polling Place Abolished

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 6

Mr W. Cameron, M.L.A., has been advised by Mr E. B. Harkness, Undersecretary and Chief Electoral Officer, that the Minister has approved of the…

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Votes for Women the British Bill. Candidates Election Expenses. London, April 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 3

The House of Commons to-day continued the committee stage of the bill giving votes to women on equal terms with men…

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French Elections M. Briand Returned. Paris, April 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 13

M. Briand, M. Herriot and M. Tardicu were returned at the elections, but M. Painleve was not elected outright. He secured sufficient…

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Federal Elections Before March Next Year. Rationalists Meet

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 16

Unless unforeseen circumstances arise, there is very little likelihood of the general Federal elections being held before March of next year…

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Japanese Politics House Meets After ElECTIONS TOKIO, April 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 12

The House of Representatives met to-day in extraordinary session for the transaction of formal business. It was the first meeting since the…

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American Elections. Woman for Vice—presidency Likely. Vancouver, April 19

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 12

A Houston, Texas, mesage states that Jesse Jones, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, said, "I is not unlikely that the…

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French Elections Pass Off with Exemplar Calm. Government Victory' Indicated. London, April 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 2

The [?] general elections Passed of on Sunday with exemplary calm, contrasting with conditions on Saturday when there were numerous…

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Labour Again Returned. British By—election. London, April 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 2

Owing to the death of the sitting Labour member a by—election was held for the Clowes—Hanicy seat. The poll resulted:—…

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Chicago Tragedy. Sequel to Recent Elections. Chicago, April 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 3

As a probable result of the recent election, in which State Attorney Crowe was defeated, Ben Newmark, former chief investigator for Crowe,…

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Senate Elections Mr. Moate Leading in Labour Ballot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 6

Mr. A. H. Moate, general secretary of the Stewards' Union, was still leading in the ballot for the election of three Labour candidate in the…

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Polling Place Abolished

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 7

Mr. W. Cameron, M.L.A., has been advised by Mr. E. B. Harkness, Under-secretary and Chief Electoral Officer, that the Minister has approved of the…

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The Unemployment Question Mr. Baddeley Strongly Condemns Attitude of Government Motion of Censure Debate in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

In supporting the recent censure motion as moved by the leader of the Opposition, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A. strongly attacked the Government…

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Mr. Theodore and Federal Labour Elections. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 5

Mr. Theodore, M.H.R., declined to comment on the reported intention of one of his supporters to move for the disclosure of the voting for the…

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By-election. Sir Rennell Rodd Returned London, May 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 5

The Marylebone by-election rendered necessary owing to the elevation of Sir D. M. G. Hogg's to the Peerage, resulted: Sir Rennell Rodd…

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French Elections Party Strength. Rebuff to Socialists. London, May 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 5

It is not yet possible to estimate accurately the grouping of Fiance's new Chamber of Deputies, as this Chamber has 28 more deputies than…

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State Parliament Budget Debate

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr Horsington continued the debate on the Budget speech delivered by the…

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Democratic Mission Wiping Out Corruption. American Elections. Washington, May 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

Senator Reed ha advised the former Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Daniels, that he has no knowledge of a third party movement in…

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Selection National Candidate for Robertson

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

Two candidates are in the field for the National selection to contest the Robertson seat. These are Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.P., Aberdeen…

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