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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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Quiet Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1930 · page 6

The elections passed off hare very quietly, and although a change of Government appeared probable, the final surpassed the most sanguine expectations,…

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MUSWELLBROOK Upper Hunter Election Record Poll

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1930 · page 7

Although the popular National candidate, Mr. Wm. Cameron, was re-elected for the Upper Hunter by the substantial majority of 1437…

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Federal Elections Country Party May Contest Every Seat Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1930 · page 2

The Country Party may contest every electorate at the next. Federal elections. At a meeting of the Metropolitan…

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Union Officials Required Vacancies Owing to Election Success

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1930 · page 1

At least four union officials at the Trades Hall will be required to resign their positions as a result of the State elections. The secretary of the…

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London Press Comment Effect of the Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1930 · page 4

The "Times" says: After the sorry record of Mr Lang's previous Premiership his return to office would occasion misgivings, at any time. It is doubly…

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Investment Market Falls Reaction to Election Results Fears Expressed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1930 · page 4

Beacting to the election result, the investment 'market on the Stock Exchange on Monday fell sharply over the whole range of securities…

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Harmony Restored Among Returned Soldiers Mr Moxham Consents to Re-election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 October 1930 · page 2

There was a large attendance of Diggers at the special extraordinary meeting of the Singleton sub-branch of the League, which was held in the…

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Good Times Candidates Fob Big Events Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1930 · page 5

Some good performances were registered by candidates for the big events morning. At Flemington, Panola galloped 6…

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The Election

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 30 October 1930 · page 1

Though the election for Gloucester was a Foregone conclusion, the Labour vote increased considerably over the vote three years age. The votes polled for Hall, the…

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Opening of Parliament Picture of Mediaeval Splendour

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 4

Archbishops and bishops in robes of scarlet and white helped to complete the picture of mediaeval splendour in the Royal gallery of the House of…

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Federal Parliament Short But Exciting Sitting Protests From the Opposition

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 1

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament met yesterday. Immediate Opposition protests greeted the Acting Prime Minister's motion to adjourn the House of Representatives to Wednesday. Dr. Page said that the calling together of Parliament without…

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Parliament Will Add to Tax Burdens Another Slug Super-Tax on Salaries Caucus Backs Down

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 6

The Federal Labour Caucus, after lengthy discussions, has agreed that persons in receipt of a regular salary from the…

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The Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 8

Notwithstanding that considerable interest was manifested in the issue at stake, polling day passed off at Merriwa without any untoward…

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Stocks Drop On New York Exchange Effect of Elections New York, Oct. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 1

The New South Wales election [?]ows has been a factor in a generally depressive influence on Australia stocks. The news…

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The Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 4

Election day passed off quietly under blue skies following wet weather. There was a confident feeling that the Hon. Walter Bennett…

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The Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 4

Election day passed off quietly here. A record poll was taken for the subdivision, and there was an increase of absent votes. When the…

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London Press Comment Effect of the Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 8

The "Times" says: After the sorry record of Mr. Lang's previous Premiership, his return to office would occasion misgivings at any time. It is…

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State Elections Labor's 54 Seats

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 2

The counting of preferences continues slowly. On latest figures it appears likely that the Nationalists will lose Ashburnham. In the Barwon, Mr…

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Miners' Central [?]Cutive The Coming Election (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 October 1930 · page 5

Sir,—The election of the Miners Central Executive takes places at an early date. It is noted that there were no less…

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Labour Losses British Municipal Elections Pendulum Swings Back London, Nov. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1930 · page 1

The returns in the municipal elections throughout Britain, so far received, indicate that the Conservatives have 70 gains…

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