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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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The Election Mr. Wilson in Scone

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 2

Mr. T. E. Wilson, endorsed Labor nominee for New England, addressed an open-air meeting in Scone on Thursday night last. Mr. D. Hagan…

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The Election. Our Federal Members. Mr. Thompson Speaks at Tam" Worth

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 2

Our Federal representative, Mr. V. C. Thompson, spoke at Tamworth, to a large audience on Friday night last, the President of the Tamworth branch…

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Sensation at Election Meeting Man Drops Dead

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 2

In the course of a lively open-air election meeting at Footscray (Melbourne) a man, who was in the audience, died suddenly. The meeting…

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Election Day How to Record a Vote

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 3

Polling day is Saturday next, October 12. The booths will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voting by electors—people whose…

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Federal Elections. Me. Bruce Confident. State Prospects

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

"There are evidences of victory In every State which I have visited," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) on his return to Melbourne, from Adelaide,…

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Federal Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 3

On Friday night addresses were delivered in favour of Nationalism by Messrs. R. Fitzgerald, Dungog, W. Bennett, M. L. A. and Dawson Moore, Sydney. There was…

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Federal Elections. Hints for Electors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

Polling Day is Saturday, 12th October. The booths will be open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voting by electors is compulsory…

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Final Appeals the Federal Elections Prime Ministeport of Message

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

In an 11th hour appeal to the electors, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, urges voters to support the Government In the…

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Election Sensation North Sydney Electorate. Mr. Hughes Applies for an Injunction

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

A sensation was caused on Thursday by the distribution of a leaflet in the North Sydney Electorate signed J. H. Gleeson, J.P; alleging that he…

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Election Results

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 4

Arrangements have been made by the managements of the Palace Theatre and Princes Pictures, East Maitland, to screen the election…

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Election Pamphlet Application for Injunction Mr. Hughes Drops Proceedings. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 5

Mr. W. M. Hughes has decided not to proceed with his application for an Injunction to restrain Mr. Archdale Parkhil, other members of the…

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Election Addresses

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

Messrs. M. Fitzgerald, Lynch and Ledsam are advertised to speak this Thursday night at Darks' corner. A Labor rally is also announced for…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 3

Mr. Guyot was re-elected president unopposed. Messrs. G. A. Mackay, J. Croll and C. E. Tydeman were elected vice-presidents,…

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Local and General Federal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

To-night, Friday, Mr. Gordon Bennett and Mr. J. J. McGowen will address the electors in support of the candidature of Mr. S. L…

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Federal Election Saturday Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 5

On Saturday, electors will be called upon to record their votes in the selection of a candidate for Robertson electorate. The booth will be…

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New England Country Party Candidate. Final Appeal. "Have Done My Best for Seven Years."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

In a final election appeal to New England, the Federal member (Mr. V. U. Thompson) says: "I have done my best for" New England for the past…

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The Election. Hints to Voters

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

Polling day is Saturday, October. 12, The booths will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voting by electors is compulsory…

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Federal Elections North Sydney Electorate Mr Hughes Applies for an Injunction But Decides Not to Proceed

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 8

On behalf of Mr W. M. Hughes, an Equity Court injunction was sought to restrain several members of the Nationalist Association from publishing certain leaflets. These leaflets, it was alleged, falsely represented that Mr Hughes was…

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Federal Elections Address by G. Booth, M.l.a

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 7

Speaking opposite the Criterion Hotel last night, Mr G. Booth, M.L.A., said:— For years you have suffered chaotic…

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New Polling Place

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 2

Forbesdale has been gazetted a polling place. This will meet the needs of a fair number of settlers…

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