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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

574 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 29

Historic Ceremony. Governor Opens Twentyninth Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 1

With historic pomp and ceremony, the 29th Parliament of New South Wales was opened by the Governor (Sir Philip Game) in the…

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State Parliament Opened Scenes of Enthusiasm MR. F. M. Burke Speaker

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 1

There was [?] of unprecedented, enthusiasm in the Legislative Assembly on [?] day afternoon when members took their seats for the first time [?] the elections. All the galleries were crowded. When the Premier (Mr Lang)…

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State Parliament Opens With Pomp and Ceremony Governor's Speech Forecast of Measures 44 Hour Week to Be Restored Sydney. Wed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 1

With historic pomp and ceremony the first session of the 29th parliament of New South Wales was opened by the Governor, Sir Philip Game, in the Legislative Council at noon to-day…

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Miners' Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 5

The name of Mr. Tom Irving, chairman of Stanford Merthyr Miners' Lodge, was inadvertently omitted from the list of candidates for…

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State Parliament Opens

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 2

There was a scene of unprecedented enthusiasm in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon when members took their seats for the first time since…

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Historic Ceremony. Governor Opens Twenty-ninth Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 1

With historic pomp and ceremony, the 29th. Parliament of New South Wales was opened by the Governor (Sir Philip Game) in the Legislative…

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Police Take Precautions. Parliament House Guarded. Sydnoy

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 7

As the result of the Communistic disturbances in the city during the past few weeks, the police have now established a 24-hour guard…

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Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 6

Keen interest was displayed today in the by-election for the vacancy in the East Maitland Municipal Council. The candidates were…

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Election of Mayor East Maitland Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 2

A special meeting of the East Maitland Council will be held at the Council Chambers at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night next, to elect. The Mayor…

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Abermain Miners Election of Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 November 1930 · page 2

Mr. E. Sanlaville presided over a special meeting of Abermain No. 1 Miners Lodge. Messrs. E. H. Williams and J. Bell (lodge auditors)…

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Parliament's Busy Week Move to Abolish Legislative Council Allegation of Wheat Guarantee

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 December 1930 · page 1

Legislation of the most important character is to occupy the attention of members of the State Parliament this week. The Legislative Council has adopted the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's speech, and is to present it to the Governor at 4.30 p.m…

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Municipal Election East Maitland Council OVER 1000 Votes Recorded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 December 1930 · page 4

Considerable interest was taken on Saturday in the extraordinary election to fill the vacaney in the East Maitland Municipal Council…

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Old Muswellbrook. Interesting Election Appeal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 December 1930 · page 1

The following is taken from the "Newcastle Herald's" extracts from the files of 50 years ago. The subject of the notice, Mr. Thomas Hungerford,…

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In Open Council Next Mayoral Election Vote

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 December 1930 · page 5

A new departure is to be adopted in connection With the forthcoming Mayoral election. This time the vote is to be taken in open council. Form…

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State Parliament Sudden Adjournment Premier Refuses Information

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1930 · page 2

The question of appointments to the Legislative Council to enable the Government to carry out its policy was the reason for a…

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Federal Parliament Double Dissolution Not Likely for Six Months. Caucus Indifferent to Workless. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1930 · page 2

According to a statement by the Federal National Party, a double dissolution of the Federal Parliament is not likely to take place…

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CESSNOCK Open Mayoral Election How Will It Go? Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1930 · page 5

When the news became known at Cessnock yesterday that a new departure is to he adopted in connection with. the forthcoming…

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Mayoral Elections Newcastle District

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 December 1930 · page 6

Hmilton: Ald. E. Richardson. deputy, Aid. G. R. Skelton, who vacates the chair. Stockton: Aid. Sopcon, for the…

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Working of Rothbury Papers for Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 December 1930 · page 5

Information regarding the working of the Rothbury Colliery by the late Nationalist Government, was asked for in the Legislative Assembly on…

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State Parliament Address in Reply. Mr Bavin's Attack

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 December 1930 · page 4

The leader of the Opposition (Mr Bavin), in resuming the debate on the Address in Reply in the Legislative Assembly on…

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