Polling at Singleton
Saturday's polling in Singleton and South Singleton was the heaviest ever recorded, with a correspondingly large absentee vote. A steady stream of…
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Politics & elections, 1929
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Movie Shares Advance. Sequel to Elections. Sydney
The result of the elections was reflected in a rise in movie shares on the Exchange to-day. The rise in share value represented…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Elections Sweeping Labour Victory People's Overwhelming Verdict
When counting ceased at midnight on Saturday it was clear that the Ministerial parties (National and Country party) had suffered a severe reverse in the general election held throughout Australia on Saturday…
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There were visitors to Cessnock on Saturday who counted on recording. their votes at the capital of the Coalfields. There was no…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Robertson. Fresh Polling at Two Booths
Heavy rain prevented many election from reaching the polling booths at Meranic and [?] in the Robertson electorate on Saturday, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Elections Labour Victory Close Contest in Robertson
The Federal elections, held on Saturday last, resulted in a decisive defeat of the Bruce-Page Government. The Labor Party will have a vastly increased following in the House of Representatives…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Election Figures State of Parties Unaltered. Mr. Theodore's Aspirations. SYDNEY
Further election figures to hand to-day did not alter the state of the parties. Mr. E. G. Theodore, Deputy Leader…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Election
The polling in Singleton and South Singleton on Saturday was the heaviest ever recorded locally, and there was a correspondingly large…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Latest Federal Election Returns. Mr. Bruce Still in Danger. Other Ministers Faced with Defeat
Although the position of Mr. Bruce, Prime Minister, has slightly improved in Flinders, he is not yet out of the wood, and the position will depend upon the distribution of preferences of the Liberal candidate, who fought the election on the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Elections. British Comment. Irresponsible Mr. Hughes. London, Oct. 14
The "Manchester Guardian," commenting on the results of the Australian elections says: "The issue on which Labour won,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Telegraphic News the Election. Bruce Still Behind. Sydney
Very few additional election figures came to hand this morning. Mr. Bruce is still behind in Flinders. Mr. Theodore gave an emphatic…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Elections Sweeping Victory for Labor Mr. Bruce Still in Danger
The election counts are now practically complete, and a sweeping Labour victory is beyond fall doubt…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kearsley Extraordinary Election. Saturday, October 26
The election to fill the vacancy in "A" Riding of the Kearsley Shire Council, caused by the retirement of Cr. Thomas, is to take place on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Election Results Wireless Expert's Efforts Appreciated
Cessnock was up-to-date in receiving the election results. This was due to the efforts of Mr. Stewart Ryan, wireless expert…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Elections Robertson Seat. Mr. Fitzgerald's Chances
Mr. M. Fitxgerald, the Labour candidate for the electorate of Robertson, who is having such an exciting contest against Mr. Gardener, the Na-…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Election Position. Some Seats Still in Doubt. Mr. Bruce Behind. Mr. Hunter Improves His Position
Though several seats are still in doubt, there is every indication that Labour Will have at least 46 out of 76 seats in the new Federal Parliament. The position of Mr. Bruce is still critical. He is still behind…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Muswellbrook Letter the Federal Election Muswellbrook
Although the election proceedings were most orderly here on Saturday, the polling in the Muswellbrook subdivision of the Robertson electorate…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Elections Government to Resign on Monday. Flinders Seat Still in Doubt
Mr Bruce will tender his resignation to the Governor-General on Monday. Mr Scullin will then be sent for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Elections British Comment
London, Monday.— The "Times" says: "Labour in Australia has won a decisive victory. The figures mean that the Australian democracy has…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest Election Figures Mr. Bruce's Position Critical. Defeat Expected. Country Party Whip Safe
Counting of the votes in the Federal Electorates continues, but some seats are still in doubt. Mr. Bruce's defeat is now expected by his supporters. Mr. Holloway, the Labour candidate, still leads, and an examin-…
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