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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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V.R.C. Candidates Gallops at Flemington. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1930 · page 5

The best gallops recorded at Flemington to-day were as follow:—Balloon King got over 11 furlongs at a good pace, but no time was…

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Municipal Elections in Great Britain Labour Losses. London

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 November 1930 · page 2

The municipal elections in Great Britain so far reveal that the Conservatives have gained 79 seats and lost 10 Labour has 27 gains and 92 losses,…

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State Elections More Seats Completed

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 November 1930 · page 2

Good progress was made with the counting of votes on Saturday, and a number of electorates, including BarWon, Casino, and Ashfield, were…

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On Nov. 23 Parliament Well Meet. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1930 · page 5

Mr, Lang stated to-day that parliament will meet on November 28…

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Cr. Burns Congratulated Splendid Election Fight

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 November 1930 · page 1

At the opening of the recent conference between Kearsley and Cessnock Councils with regard to the central killing yards question, Aid…

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The Election Result Considerations That Caused It. Promises More Popular Than Frankness

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 November 1930 · page 1

The following bulletin bag been issued by the Sane Democracy League:- "Now that the tumult and the…

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The Selected Candidates in the Popular Juvenile Performers' Contest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 November 1930 · page 1

COLLEEN BROWN Elocutioniste ISABEL BRUNSKILL Dancer, Soloiste & Elocutioniste…

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Federal Parliament Double Dissolution a Long Way Off. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 November 1930 · page 2

Mr Graves, President of the A.L.P., said to-day that the double dissolution of the Federal Parliament was not anticipated before the end of next year…

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Federal Election Not For Months Graves' Forecast Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. J Graves, president of the A.L.P. said to-day that a double dissolution of the Federal Parliament was not anticipated before the end…

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Federal Elections Seat Redistribution

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 November 1930 · page 1

In view of the fact that Federal elections are almost certain to be held within the next six months, the Commonwealth Government has decided…

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Maitland Polling

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 November 1930 · page 4

The majority for Mr. O'Hearn was 926. Details of the Poll as declared by Mr. T. F. Cooney the returning officer, showed that of the ordinary Notes, Harvey,…

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Popular Lady Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1930 · page 7

To help further the efforts of. Miss Edna Hindmarsh, in the popular lady competition, a social evening was held at the residence of her parents, Mr…

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Wets and Drys United States Elections Democrats Triumph New York, Aug. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 November 1930 · page 6

Illinols, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts overwhelmingly voted to-day for the report of the 18th Amendment, while the "wets" and "drys"…

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The Election Result

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 November 1930 · page 4

Now that the tumult and the shouting of the elections have died it is easier to make an estimates of the considerations that weighed with the electors than it was…

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Petrol Prices Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, Mr Lacey (S.A.) asked the Acting Prime Minister (Mr Fenton) whether, at the inquiry into the prices being charged…

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U.S.A. Elections New York, Nov. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 1

The position of the parties in the House of Representatives is as follows:- Republicans, 217; Democrats,…

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Weston Popular Lady Candidate. Social Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 5

The final at the series of dances arranged by the supporters of Miss Edna Hindmarsh, popular lady candidate, was held in the Parish Hall, and…

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Mayoral and Presidential Elections

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 4

"Within the month of December," says the Act, "Mayors and presidents are to be elected." In most of the 320 councils of the State the…

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Those Rumored Resignations Ominous Silence Last Night Are They Waiting for Mayoral Election?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 5

It was freely rumored during the present week that various aldermen would be handing in their resignations at last night's council meeting…

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Small Majority United States Elections Republicans Lead Washington, Nov. 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1930 · page 1

The state of parties at noon, in the House of Representatives was: Representatives 218; Democrats 216; Farmer Labour, 1;…

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