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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Bookmakers. Support Labour Candidates. London, Feb. 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 8

It has been revealed that at recent by-elections bookmakers solidly supported the Labour candidates, Mr. J. Thomas has now sent a letter to…

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Rotarians No Crisis at Canberra. Parliament Has No Need To Adjourn. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 5

It was reported at Sydney this morning that there would be no crisis at Canberra over the proposal to adjourn Parliament during the…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

President: Mr. T. H. Pearse was re-elected on the motion of Mr. Fitz gerald, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vice-Presidents, Messrs. Fitzgerald…

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Queen Competition Mayor Asks For' Candidates Will Singleton Help?

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor (Ald. G. S. O'Halloran). was held in the Council Chambers last night for the purpose of…

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Parramatta Bye-Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 3

Mr. Baddeley, M.L.A. Deputy Leader of the State Labor Party, speaking at Parramatta appealed to the people of the electorate to elect…

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Parramatta Election. Queues Gather at Early Hour. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 7

Polling for the Parramatta by-election took Place to-day. Queues were lined up outside the booths from an early hour…

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Bookmakers. "Support Labour Candidates. ; LONDON, Feb. 16

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 13

it has been revealed that at recent by-election bookmakes solidly supported the Labour candidates Mr. J. H. Thomas has now sent a letter to…

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Maitland Hospital. Adjourned Annual Meeting. Election of Committee

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 9

The adjourned annual meeting of the Maitland Hospital was held on I4th inst, the president, Mr. James Slack, being in the chair…

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Parramatta By-election Win for Nationalist Candidate. But Labour Gains Votes

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 3

The Parramatta by-election, rendered necessary by the death of Mr A. Bruntnell, Chief Secretary, was held on Saturday, and resulted in the return of…

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Iron and Steel. Inquiry Refused. Till After Elections. London, Feb. 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 3

The Prime Minister. Mr. Baldwin, has turned down the request of the Iron and Steel Trades Federation for a Commission of Inquiry into…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 4

The election of officers, was next dealt with. The Mayor (Aid. Ferry) who has been secretary for several years said he preferred to retain that…

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Anzac Memorial Parliament Approves of Site. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 7

Officials of the Returned Soldiers' League expressed gratification at the vote of Parliament approving of the Hyde Park site for the Anzac…

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Cook Coming After Elections. Geneva, Feb. 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 7

Mr. A. J. Cook, secretary of the British Miners' Federation has informed the Australian Press Association that his doctor has advised…

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Labour's Bid. British General Election. London, Feb. 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 6

It was announced at a meeting of the Labour National Executive in the House of Commons, that the party is running candidates for 561…

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Anzac Memorial Parliament Approves ' of Site. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 5

Officials of the Returned Soldiers' League expressed gratification at the vote of Parliament approving of the Hyde Park site for the Anzac…

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Mattland Hospital New committee Meets. Election of Officers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 11

The newly elected, committee of the Maitland General Hospital met last Mr. James Black was voted to the chair. There were also present:…

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Iron and Steel. Inquiry Refused. Till After Elections. London. Feb. 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 12

The Prime Minister Mr. Baldwin, has turned down the request of t he Iron and Steel Trades Federation for a Commission of Inquiry into…

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Northern Agricultural Association Election of Officers

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

There was a large attendance at a committee meeting of the N. A. Association on Saturday morning at the showground, when the election of…

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Honey Board. Three Producers for Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 5

Elight nominations have been received for the election of three producers' representatives to the Honey Marketing Board which is to be constituted…

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Popular Girl Contest North Candidate Retires Fight for Second Place

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 5

Tim Ladies' Committee of the Eisteddfod has, with regret, accepted the resignation of the North Cessnock candidate from the popular…

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