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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Sensation in Federal Parliament Mr. James Attacks Government "False Promises."

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1929 · page 2

The Federal Labour Government was viciously attacked yesterday by Mr Rowland James, the Labour member for Hunter (N.S.W.). who moved the adjournment of the House "to discuss the critical position on the northern coalfields."…

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By-election. Sir A. H. Steel-maitland. London, Dec. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 December 1929 · page 8

Owing to the resignation of Sir E. M. Hiffe, the Tameorth by-election resulted: Sir A. H. Steel-Maitland, [?] a former dabluet…

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Violent Speeches Unemployed Demonstrate. March to Parliament House. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 7

About 500 unemployed this morning marched up Hunter-street to Parliament House to demand an interview with Mr. Buttensilaw…

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State Elections. Next November

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, announced in the Legislative Assembly that the State elections would be held during Novermber, next yeay…

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Degrading Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 6

The member for Gloucester (the Hon, Walter Bennett) deserves the thanks of all decant minded people for the distinct public service he…

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Coal By-products Discussion in State Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 9

Reference was made in the State Parliament this week to the much desired establishment of by-product works on the Coalfields…

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Sensation in Federal Parliament Mr. James Attacks Goverment "False Promises."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 12

The Federal Labour Government was viciously attacked yesterday by Mr Rowland James, the Labour member for Hunter (N.S.W.). who moved the adjournment of the House "to discuss the critical position on the northern coalfields."…

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November. State Elections. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 14

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier, Mr. T. R. Bavin, announced that the general elections would be held during November next year…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassilis "News.") Merriwa Swimming Club Election of Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 4

A meeting of the members of the Merriwa Swimming Club was held in the Astros Theatre on Monday night last. Those present were:—…

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Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 5

The election of a president for the coming term was carried out at 2.30 p.m. Cr. R. W. Alison, ex-President was elected unopposed. The…

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State Elections Next November. Referendum Earlier

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday the Premier (Mr Bavin) announced that the general elections would be held during November next…

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Free Parliament Objects of Reform Movement. Non-party Cabinets

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1929 · page 9

At a mooting of the Parliamentary Reform Movement, of which Mr. P. Loughlin, former Minister for Lands, is the leader, hold in Sydney…

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Five Candidates. Franklin By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1929 · page 8

The Chief Electoral officer of teh Commonwealth (Mr. J. D. Farrar) announced that the following nominations had been received for…

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Violent Speeches Unemployed Demonstrate. March to Parliament House. SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1929 · page 5

About 500 unemployed this morning marched up Hunter-street to Parliament House to demand an interview with Mr. Buttenshnw…

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State Elections. Next November

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1929 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, announced in the Legislative Assembly that the State elections would be hold during November, next year…

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BY-ELECTION. R. A. H. Steel-maitland. London, Dec. 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 December 1929 · page 3

Owing to the resignation of Sir E. M. [?] the Tamworth by-election resulted: Sir A. H. Steel-Maitland, Conservative, a former Cabinet…

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Degrading Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 4

The member for Gloucester (the Hon. Walter Bennett) deserves the thanks of all decent minded people for the distinct public service he…

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Allocation of Moneys For Shires and Municipalities Discussion in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the other day, Mr. J. M. Baddeley asked the Treasurer whether he would lay upon the table of the House a…

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Queen Candidates. Presented with Illuminated Addresses and Life Passes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 5

One of the most interesting features of the carnival was the presentation of photographic records of the construction of the baths and…

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The Queen Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 4

MRS A. WHITALL.; MISS WINNIE DEVINE.; MISS MABEL McTAGGART…

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