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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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Communists and the Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 3

It was [?]announced in Sydney yester that the Communist Party Inteds to run a candidate in every electorate at the forthcoming…

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Lane Cove By-Election Nationalist Wins

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 1

The Lane Cove by-election on Saturday, rendered necessary by the death, of Mr B. C. Walmsley, M.L.A., resulted, in the return of the Nationalist candidate, Mr H. P. Fitzsimons, with a majority of 2170 votes over the Labour nominee…

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Upper Manning. Election of Show Officials

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 3

At the annual meeting of members of the Upper Manning Agricultural Association, officers were elected for the ensuing twelve months…

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Lambeth Conference. Training of Candidates for Ministry. London, July 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 4

The Lambeth Conference resumed its full sessions with a view to receiving the reports of six committees. The first dealt with the ministry…

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Canadian Elections Defeat of the Ministry

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 July 1930 · page 2

Ottawa, Monday.-—Polling for the election of a new House of Commons took place throughout Canada to-day. The returns available at a late hour…

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By-election

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 31 July 1930 · page 1

The election for Lane Cove, made necessary by the death of the late member, Mr. Walmsley, resulted in a win for Mr. Fitzsimmons, the Nationalist. There were…

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Local and General. Polling Place Change

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 8

Mr. H. G. Carter, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Electoral Commissioner:— "From reports received I have to…

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Sales Tax Assessment Bill First Measure Before Federal Parliament. Prime Minister Explains New Tax

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 3

The first of the nine Sales Tax Assessment Bills was brought before the House of Representatives on Wednesday…

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Anglican Synod. Election of Bishop. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 5

The Diocesan Council met this afternoon and decided that a special sesion of Sydney for the election of a Bishop of Newcastle will be held on…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 2

Office-bearers were elected as follows:—President, Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald; vice-presidents, Messrs. W. S. Yates and C. J. Robertson: Hon…

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School of Arts Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Cessnock School of Arts, on Monday night, the following were elected officers for the ensuing year:—…

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King's Speech. Prorogation of British Parliament. High Level of Unemployment London, Aug. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1930 · page 2

The King's speech at the prorogation of Parliament refers to the signature of the London Naval Treaty, by stating, inter alia, "My…

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The King's Speech Prorogation of Parliament Important Matters Referred to London

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 August 1930 · page 1

The King's speech at the prorogation of Parliament referred to the signatures to the London naval treaty of “my Governments of the United Kingdom, the dominions and India," in which many important points of agreement had been reached…

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Final Session of Parliament Election Probably in October

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 2

The final session of the present New South Wales Parliament Is expected to open on Tuesday, August 26. Legislation to be dealt…

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State Parliament. Tentative Date for Tinal Session

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 7

The State Cabinet deferred its decison as to the date for the opening of Parliament for its final sessions, and the date for the holding of the…

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Hospital Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 August 1930 · page 4

The ballot for the election of representatives of contributing employees to the Maitland Hospital board will open on Friday next, and…

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Final Session of Parliament. Election Probably in October

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 7

The final session of the present New youth Wales Parliament is expected to open on Tuesday, August 26. Legislation to be dealt with will comprise…

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"Save Bankruptcy." Producers' Appeal to Parliament. Storngly-worded Petition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

A strongly-worded petition was presented, to the House of Representatives by producers, who declared that unless there were drastic…

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Latest Telegrams. Bribery Allegations. Aeroplane Fatality. Federal Parliament Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

The report of Judge Dethridge, who inquired into the bribery allegations concerning the Broadcasting Inquiry, completely exonerates Mr. Coleman,…

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Bishopric Election. Synod Summoned

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

The Ven. H. A. Woodd, Vicar-General of the Diocese of New£ castle, acting under the mandate of the Right Rev. J. A. Darcy-Irvine,…

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