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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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British By-elections Four to Be Contested. London, Dec. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 8

Four Parliamentary by-elections are now ponding. One of these is in northern Ireland, caused by the appointment of Sir Malcolm Macnaghten,…

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Abermain Miners Election of Officers. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 5

At the half-yearly election of officers of Abermain No. 2 Miners' Lodge, the following were successful:—…

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English Derby Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 9

There are three youngsters who are much talked about at home for the coming Derby. These are two fillies, Arabella and Tiffin, and opinions…

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British By-elections Four to Be Contested. London. Dec. 30

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 2

Four Parliamentary by-elections are now pending. One of these 1b In nor them Ireland, caused by the appointment of Sir Malcolm Macnaghten…

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Abermain Miners Election of Officers. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 3

At the half-yearly election of officers of Abermain No. 2. Miners Lodge the following were successful:—…

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In Serbia King Takes Charge Wipes Parliament Out BELGRADE, Jan. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 5

The Serbian King has suspended the Constitution and dissolved the Chamber. He has proclaimed that all laws shall remain in force unless…

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Cost of the Election the Contest in Britain. London, Jan. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 8

Political parties in Britain are realising that the general election, which is expected to take place on October 6, will cost enormously more than…

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Women's Votes to Operate at Next Election. London, Jan. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 5

The date to of the general election, which must take place this year, as Parliament has entered on the fifth and last year, is now the subject of…

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British Elections Must Take Placed This Year, (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

The date of the general elections, which must take place this year, is now the subject of general interest. The new register, with its addition…

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Short Circuit. Fire in Parliament House

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 6

An outbreak of fire occurred at Parliament House during the lunch-hour on Wednesday, but was discovered in the early stages…

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Confidence Vote. in French Parliament. Paris, Jan. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

The French, Parliament has reassembled and the prophets are busy forecasting the result of the momentous division which will be taken on…

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Federal Parliament to Open on February 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 8

A proclamation was issued on Thursday by the Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven), fixing Wednesday, February 6, as the date for the…

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State Parliament Bills for Next Session. Considered by Cabinet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 8

The State Cabinet yesterday held its first meeting in the new year. A number of important bills which are to be submitted to Parliament when…

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In Serbia King Takes Charge Wipes Parliament Out BELGRADE, Jan, 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 12

The Serbian King has suspended the Constitution and dissolved tho Chamber. He has proclaimed that all laws shall remain in force unless…

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Cost of the Election the Contest in Britain. London, Jan, 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 13

Political parties in Britain are realising that the general election, which is expected to take place on October 6, will cost enormously more than…

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Women's Votes to Operate at Next Election. London, Jan. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

The date of the general election, which must take place this year, as Parliament has entered on the fifth and last year, is now the subject of…

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Canberra Election of Commissioner

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 3

About 1000 residents have made application for their names to be placed on the roll being prepared for the election of a third commissioner to…

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Cessnock Fire Election Iron Switched On

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

The fire which occurred is the premises of Messrs. Cormack and Lewis, tailors, in Vincent street, Cessnock, on Christmas Eve formed the subject…

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Labour Council Candidates for Presidency

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 6

A keen contest will take place for the presidency of the Labour Council, rendered vacant by the election of Mr. J. S. Beasley to the Federal…

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Reformist Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

It is learned that General Booth's reply has been taken to Sunbury Court by Commissioner Hay. Two King's Counsellors whose…

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