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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

617 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 31

British Elections Labor to Govern Mr. Macdonald to See the King

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 2

Following a meeting at Downing-street, attended by all members of the Cabinet, except the Earl of Balfour, the Prime Minister (Mr Baldwin) announced the resignation of the Government last night. It was simply stated that Mr Baldwin intended to see his Majesty…

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British Elections Labor Leaders Confer. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 8

While Mr Baldwin was absent in the forenoon, Messrs Macdoriald, Snowden, and Thomas, unannounced, arrived at No. 10 Downing-street and…

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By-election. Parramatta Inquiry Ends

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 6

Judge Coyle, who was appointed a Royal Commissioner to inquire into the allegations made by Mr. J. T. lang, leader of the Opposition, with…

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Election Silence Broken. Mr. Stanley Baldwin to Intimation to Cabinet. Mr. Macdonald to Form Labour Ministry Stock Exchange Recovers Sharply

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 2

The element of doubt existing in the British political situation has at last been removed. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, whose sphinx-like silence led to many conjectures, has decided to resign, and Mr…

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Who Will Be Prime Minister? Puzzle of British Elections. Will Mr. Baldwin Face the House? Labour Largest Party. Liberals Hold Balance of Power

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 12

Although Labour obtained a majority in the British elections, the party failed to secure a decisive majority, with the result that the Liberals hold the balance of power. Conjecture is now rife as to what will happen…

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Latest Cables. British Elections. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1929 · page 2

The state of the parties now is:— Labor, 288; Conservatives, 259; Liberals, 58; Independents, 9. The aggregate votes for Labor are 8,319,892…

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No Malpractice. Parramatta Election, Commissioner's Ftnding. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 7

The report of the Royal Commissioner, Judge Coyle, who inquired into Mr. Lang's charges of irregularity and malpractice at the Parramatta…

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Last Words. South African Elections. Leaders' Messages. Capetown, June 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 5

General Smuts, in a final message, appeals for a decisive majority as the best means to promote the re-grouping of parties…

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Parramatta Bye Election Not a Scintilla of Evidence. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 2

The report of the Royal Commissioner, Judge Coyle, who inquired into Mr Lang's charges of irregularity and malpractice in the Parramatta…

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South Africa Election Results. S.A. Party Winning. Capetown, June 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 7

The polling at the elections was unexpectedly heavy throughout the country. Early suburban results have largely increased the numbers…

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African Elections S.A, Party Still Ahead Capetown. June 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 7

At 8 o'clock to-night the South American Party still had a lead by 15 over the Nationalists while the strength of Labour had reached eight…

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Mr. Lang. Parramatta Election Reply to Commissioner's Findings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 9

Mr. Lang, leader of the State Labour party, has issued a reply to the findings of the Royal Commissioner (Judge Coyle) upon Mr. Lang's…

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Last Words. South African Elections. Leaders' Messages. Capetown, June 10

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 2

General Smuts, in a final message, appeals for a decisive majority as the best means to promote the re-grouping of parties…

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No Malpractice. Parramatta Election. Commissioners's Finding. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 7

The report of the Royal Commissioner, Judge Coyle, who inquired into Mr. Lang's charges of irregularity and malpractice at the Parramatta…

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By-election. Parramatta Inquiry Ends

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 3

Judge Coyle, who was appointed a Royal Commissioner to inquire into the allegations made by Mr. J. T. Lang, leader of the Opposition, with…

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British Parliament Assembly on June 25. Labours First Royal Speech. London, June 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 June 1929 · page 5

The new House of Commons will meet for the first time of Tuesday June 25. When Mr. MacDonald returns from…

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Municipal Elections Wants Clean-cut Issue. to the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1929 · page 2

Sir,—A vacancy caused by the resignation of ex-Ald. Dark, has occurred in the Council. This vacancy has been asked for and wished for by…

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The British ElECTIONS

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 June 1929 · page 2

With the swing of the pendulum, a change of Government has been made by the British electurate, with every prospect of a change for the better…

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Reparations. French Cabinet's Decision Parliament to Ratify. Paris. June 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 June 1929 · page 5

The French Cabinet unanimously approved of the Reparations experts plan and decided to leave ratification free for vote of both Houses…

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Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 3

The chairman asked for nominations for the position of president and said as far as he way concerned he was in the hands of the com…

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