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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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The Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 3

The voles at Raymond Terrace showed 359 for Gardner, and 251 for Fitzgerald. Millers Forest 90 Gardner and 68 Fitzger Tomago 33 Gardner, 25 Fitzgerald…

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Saturday's Polling. Mudgee

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

In view Of the polling to take place at eight places to-morrow (Saturday), it is considered that the Labor candidate still has a slight chance of…

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Robertson Seat Adjourned Polling Dates Fixed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

The Commonwealth Electoral Officer for New South Wales Mr. Allars, announced that consequent upon floods, the polling at the…

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Wild Scenes in Parliament Deputy-speaker Defied

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 8

Almlost indescribable pandemonium prevailed in the Legislative Assembly for 15 minutes last night…

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Federal Elections Mr. Gardener Increases Lead

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

The figures for Robertson electorate at noon on Thursday showed Mr. S. L. Gardner, National candidate leading by 594 votes. It is…

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The Elections. Mr. Bruce in Hopeless Position

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

The position of the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce is now regarded as hopeless. When counting ceased in Flinders…

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British Comment on Australian Election. Mr. Bruce's "Rash Decision." Respect for Mr. Scullin. London, Oct. 14

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 7

The Times" says: "Labour in Australia has won a decisive victory. The figures mean that the Australian democracy has utterly repudiated Mr…

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Election Result Pendulum Swing. Sir Thomas Henley's Comment

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 6

"The result of the elections," said Sir Thomas Henley on Monday, "occasions no cause for croaking pessimism. The swing of the pendulum in…

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Federal Elections Mr. Bruce Defeated. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 8

Mr Brace has been defeated for Flinders by 327 votes. The final figures, alter the distribution of Mr Birch's preferences, were…

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New Polling Place

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 13

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

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National Policy Misrepresented at Elections Mr. Bavin's Speech

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 2

"I have not patience with those Nationalists, who, because the party lias suffered a severe defeat, are turning on the leader and moaning about…

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The Elections Eden-monaro Fight-issue Still in Doubt

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 2

Victories for Mr. Hawker in Wakefield, and Mr. Nairn In Perth, have brought the Nationalist strength to 12 seats…

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Election. Result Australian Loan Stocks. London Decline. London, Oct. 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 7

Several Australian loan stocks showed a further decline to-day, The "Morning Post's" financial writer points out that Since Monday…

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State Elections A.l.p. Preparing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 8

[?] that the state election may be held earlier that is generally expected, the A.L.P. Executive last night decided to proceed immediately…

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The Elections. British Comment. Irresponsible Mr. Hughes. London, Oct. 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 2

The "Manchester Guardian", commenting on the results of the Australian elections says: "The issue on which Labour won…

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Movie Shares Advance. Sequel to Elections. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 13

The result of the elections was reflected in a rise in movie shares on the Exchange to-day. The rise in share value represented…

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The Federal Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 7

Although the election proceedings' were most orderly here on Saturday, the polling in the Muswellbrook sub-division of the Robertson electorate…

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British Parliament Reassembling on Tuesday. Week. Domestic and Foreign Policies London, Oct. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 5

Parliament reassembles on Tuesday week. In the absence of the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,…

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The Federal Elections Mr. Scullin Leaves for Canberra

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 2

Mr Scullin was farewelled at Melbourne yesterday on leaving for Canberra, in expressing his appreciation of the cordiality of the people, and the warmth of the receptions tendered him, he made it clear that the task ahead of him and the party was not underrated…

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Early State Election. Labor Selects Candidates

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 3

The A.L.P. Executive at its meeting on Friday night decided to proceed immediately with the holding of selection ballots, believing that the State…

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