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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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By-election Labour Loses Yorkshire Seat London, Nov. 7

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

The by-election for Shipley Yorkshire, caused by the death of the Labour member, resulted in a win for the Conservative candidate,…

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South Australian Parliament Premier May Move for a Reduction of Members. Adelaide

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 November 1930 · page 2

It is understood that the Premier (Mr Hill) will shortly move to reduce the number of politicians in South Australia from 46 to 35, and also the…

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State Parliament Opening Arrangements Completed

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 1

The State Parliament, which is to meet on Tuesday, November 25, will transact only the necessary business to enable the new Legislative Assembly…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 2

It was resolved on the motion of Mrs. C. H. Hill, seconded by Mrs. Bennett and carried unanimously: "That Mrs. E. H. Abbott be asked to…

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Election of President

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 3

Kearsley Shire Council decided, last night, to hold its next meeting on December 4, when the election of president for the ensuing 12 months…

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Mayoral Cup Candidates Already in Training. Caucus to Ride "Shakey"?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 1

Christmas is coming, and so is the Mayoral Cup. Already some of the candidates have commenced training. Although it is difficult to forecast…

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Rt. Rev. de Witt Batty Offered Newcastle See Bishop Election Board's Decision An Outstanding Churchman Dr. Crotty Withdraws From Further Consideration Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1930 · page 2

Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty, Bishop Coadjutor of Brisbane, was unanimously selected yesterday afternoon by the Newcastle Bishop Election Board in succession to the late Bishop G. M. Long, Bishop of Newcastle…

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Lifting of Sweep Tickets Ban Questions Asked in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 4

In the House of Representatives on Friday Mr Thompson (N.S.W) asked the Postmaster-General (Mr Lyons) whether the Postal Department, after…

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Bishop of Newcastle Dr. Batty Chosen Election Board Unanimous

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 1

The Bishop Coadjutor of Brisbane (the Right Rev. F. de W. Batty) was on Friday afternoon elected successor to the late Dr. G. M. Long as Anglican Bishop of Newcastle. The Bishop Election Board of the diocese, which chose Dr. Batty…

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Not Seeking Re-election As President

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 4

Mrs. Stacy (Singleton) said she was not seeking re-election as Group President. The seaside home at Newcastle was of importance to all branches, and…

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Election of Other Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 4

The following group of officers were also elected:—Secretary, Mrs. E. Hutton (Newcastle)," unopposed…

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His Ex.'s Speech When Parliament Opens State Lottery Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1930 · page 1

Details of the Governor's Speech to be delivered when parliament is officially opened on Wednesday next, will be presented to members of the…

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Federal Parliament Finance Debate. Inflation Criticised. Mr. Thompson's Remarks. Canberra

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 2

There was further criticism of the Minister's financial proposals in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Mr. Thompson (N.S.W.) said that…

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State Parliament. Meets Next Tuesday. Principal Business, Finance and Moratorium. State Lottery

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 2

The State Cabinet has agreed to the early introduction in the Legislative Assembly of a measure to provide for a moratorium. The measure will…

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Miners' Central Council. Local Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 2

Mr. Ken. Dann and Mr. Peter Robb have been nominated by the Muswellbrook miners to contest seats on the Central Council and Management…

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Only Two Aspirants for Council Vacancy E.M. ELECTION

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 4

Only two nominations, were read by the Town Clerk of East Maitland Council (Mr. L. G. Markey) at noon to-day, in announcing the…

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Sick Candidate Sits for Examination

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 1

Although still a patient in the Bathurst hospital suffering from scarlet fever, Anthony Worthington was not deterred from sitting for his leaving…

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Landlord and Tenants' Act Amendment May Be Submitted to Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

It is understood that among the measures to be submitted to the State Parliament by the Lang Government is a suggested amendment to the Landlord…

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Federal Election. Newspaper's Forecast

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 1

The "Sydney Morning Herald's" Canberra representative forecasts that an election will take place in May or June next…

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Aust. College of Theology. Local Candidates' Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 5

In the annual examination lists of the Australian College of Theology, which is the theological faculty of the Church of England in Australia, we…

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