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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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Federal Parliament. To Meet in October. Special Economy Session. Tax on Interest

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 6

At a date to be fixed in October, the Federal Parliament will meet in a special economy session to enact legislation to deal with unemployment, to…

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State Elections. Labour's Campaign. Mr. O'hearn at Tarro

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 8

Mr. O'Hearn, M.L.A., whose meeting net down for Beresfield, was transferred to the School of Arts, Tarro, last night, where he addressed…

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Drastic Economy. Federal Departments. House to Meet After Elections. Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 5

Although no date has yet been fixed it appears definite that the Federal Parliament will not meet until after the State elections…

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Candidates for Police Force

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 4

The Commissioner of Police stated that there are at present very few vacancies in the police force, especially for the foot branch. As there…

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Nationalist Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Howarth, the Nationalist candidate, will address a meeting of residents of Louth Park and district at the Yarrabong bridge…

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State Elections OCTOBER 25 Forecasted. Whirlwind Campaign

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1930 · page 2

It has been forecasted by those in touch with the inner circle that the State elections will take place on Saturday, October 25. The…

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Election Forecast. Government Will Be Returned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1930 · page 1

That the Bavin-Buttershaw Government will be returned with an increase majority was forecasted by the President of the Graziers…

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State Elections. National Campaign

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1930 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Howarth addressed a meeting of electors of Louth Park and district at Yarrabong Bridge last evening. Mr. P. Bourke occupied the…

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Fatal Brawls. German Election Violence. Many Casualties. Berlin, Sept. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 2

The general election campaign, which is to conclude with the polling on Sunday, is characterised by brawling and bloodshed in the…

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A Deadlock. Election of Bishop Synod Fails to Reach a Decision. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 4

The Synod of die Diocese of Newcastle sat throughout yesterday and until 4 o'clock this morning endeavouring to elect a successor to the late Bishop Long. Eighteen nominations were received and a series of…

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LOCAL & GENERAL State Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 4

Mr. Arthur [?]owarth, selected Nationalist candidate, will address the electors of Duckenfield and district at the residence of Mr. H. Taylor, at…

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State Elections. Mr. O'hearn. M. L. A. at Lochinvar

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 8

From far and wide the farmers assembled at Lochinvar last night, when Mr. O'Hearn, M. L. A. delivered an address, especialy dealing with…

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State Elections. Mr. O'hearn at East Greta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 4

In introducing Mr. Walter O'Hearn, M.L.A., at a meeting at East Greta, Mr. J, Black Bald that Mr. O'Hearn, since his entry into Parliament, has…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 3

Officers were elected as follows:— President, Mrs. F. H. Robinson; Hon. Sec. Miss E. Green; Hon. Treas., Miss B. Burton;…

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Coming State Election. Need to Enrol. Voting Compulsory

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 7

Only a few days (till 22nd inst.) remain for enrolment of electors who have recently changed their, address or are not already enrolled…

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Candidates for Police Force Very Few Vacancies

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 4

The Commissioner of Police states that there are at present very few vacancies in the police force, especially for the foot brach. As there are more…

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Election Riots Heavy Casualties in Germany London

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 7

The general election campaign in rmany which will conclude with the polling on Sunday, has been characterised by brawling and bloodshed. Them…

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Ladies' Hospital Committee Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 6

The election of officers at the annual meeting of the Ladies' Hospital Committee, on Monday night, resulted as follows:—…

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State Elections; Mr. O'heahn, M.l.a. at Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 September 1930 · page 2

Mr. Walter O'Hearn. M.L.A., last night addressed a large open-air meeting from the Grand Central Hotel, Bourke-street. The president…

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Election Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 September 1930 · page 6

Mr. Arthur Tonge, M.L.A., of Canterbury,' will address a public meeting from the Windsor Castle Hotel, East Maitland. in support of the…

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