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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Ashfield Seat. Four Candidates Will Stand. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 7

Four candidates will stand for the Ashfield election. They are Mr. Jarvic (Nationalist), Mr. J. Claney (Labour), Mr. R. Pickett…

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Federal Elections Mr. Bruce Attacks Mr. Hughes "A Traitor to His Party." Dr. Page at Gosford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

The Prime Minister, Mr. S. M. Bruce, spoke in the Chatswood Town Hall last night, in support of the candidature for the North Shore electorate of Dr. Nott, who is opposing Mr. W.M. Hughes…

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Federal Elections. May Fly Home. Marr and Kingsford Smith London, Sept. 16

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. C. W. C. Manor has informed the Australian Press Association i representative that, he endeavoured to fly to Egypt by the Imperial…

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The Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 4

It is not yet definitely known whether the Nationalists will have a candidate to oppose Mr. R. James for the Hunter, The local branch has no…

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Federal Elections Prime Minister Flies to Brisbane Attack on Picture Interests

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 2

After addressing a crowded and uproarious meeting at Bondi on Saturday night, Mr Bruce proceeded to Brisbane by the air-liner Canberra, to open the election campaign in the Northern State. The Federal Treasurer will open his campaign in his home town of…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Gardner at Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. S. L. Gardner, retiring member for Robertson, and who has been selected to contest the seat, will deliver an address to the electors at the Court…

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The Big Man at Election Time

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 1

MR. J. D. FARRAR, Commonwealth Electoral Officer…

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Candidates for North Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 1

DR. NOTT, Nationalist. MR. W. M. HUGHES, Ind. Nationalist…

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Real Election Issue. Labor Avoids It

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 4

"Courage or cowardice is what the election issue boils down to," states the weekly bulletin of the Federal Country Patty. "If the people want a…

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The Federal Elections Mr. Bruce in Brisbane. The Speaker's Action

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 8

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, was given an enthusiastic reception in Brisbane on Monday. He addressed the members…

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Federal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. S. L. Gardner M.H.R. will address the electors of Duugog on Thursday night in the local picture theatre, commencing…

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Election Yarns

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 3

A writer in the Morning Post, lamenting the dullness and declaring that it would be a sad thing if enfranchisement should rob democracy of its wit…

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State Parliament Adjournment This Week

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 7

In order that members of the Legislative Assembly may take part in the Federal elections campaign Mr. Bavin the premier announced…

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Ashfield Seat, Five Candidates Nominated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. Jarvio, ex-M.L.A. for Ashfield will have four opponents at the by election on october 5. The nominations are:— John sydney clanoy (Lab) Bar…

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Heavy Casualties Fighting in Mexico. Election Battles. Mexico City, Sept. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 5

Despatohes to Laprensa from jalapa the capital of the state of vera cruz reported that 130 were killed and several hundred…

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Coal Crisis General Strike Possible Efforts t to Postpone Action until after Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 2

A bitter fight on the question of policy when the combined mining unions' committee meets on Monday is expected to lead to the miners and the engine-drivers adopting separate policies that will tie up all collieries in the State…

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Municipal Elections Many Killed and Wounded. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) . Mexico City

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 2

Despatches to La Prensa from Jalapa, capital of the State of Vera Cruz, reported that 130 were killed and several hundred wounded in…

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Labor's Candidate Address by Mr Fitzgerald

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 4

Speaking from the balcony of the Criterion Hotel on Monday night, Mr M. Fitzgerald, Labor candidate for Robertson, addressed the electors of…

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Political Situation Address by Mr S. L. Gardner. Nationalist Candidate Has Well Attended Meeting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 3

Mr S. L. Gardner, M.L.A., addressed the electors of Singleton district in the Masonic Hall last night. The meeting was well attended, and Mr J. W. B…

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The Elections. Mr. Gardner Opens Campaign To-night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.P., Nationalist candidate for Robertson, will open his campaign at Muswellbrook to-night, when he will deliver an address from…

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