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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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South Australian Elections Labour's Sweep

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

Labour's sweep of South Australia at tho State elections is being shown more definitely every day. Two Labour men have been returned…

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Labour's Majority South Australian Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 4

The Premier of South Australia, Mr. Butler, has won his seat in Woorooa, which was in danger, but Labour continues to win in other…

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Municipal Politics One Candidate Already

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 2

The chief topic of conversation in connection with our local Parliament, the Municipal Council, is concerning the likely candidates at…

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Municipal Election Three Candidates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 2

The Returning Officer, Mr. F. W. Alula, has announced that there are three candidates for the Municipal election, to fill the vacancy caused by…

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Militants in the Field State Election Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 1

There is every indication that the Militant. Minority Movement will run Industrial and Communist candidates at the next elections for all seats in…

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Rugby League Meeting of Cessnock Club Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 1

Fugby League enthusiasts assembled in full force at the general meeting of the Cessnock Rugby League Football Club, held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night last…

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State Elections. Nationalist Nominations. Closing Date Extended

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 10

The closing date for receipt of nominations for selection in the Nationalist interest for the next State elections has been extended from April 12th. to…

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Randwick Gallops Autumn Candidates at Work. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1930 · page 7

At Randwick this morning, Liparl and Rooster covered 4 furlongs in 51 see, whilst Alick got over in 1.5½. Sweet Oration covered a similar…

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W.a. Elections. Labour Wins Last Doubtful Seat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 April 1930 · page 2

The last doubtful seat contested at the Legislative Assembly (W.A.) elections was decided yesterday, when a Labour candidate, Mr. A. Lamond…

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Proposed Alteration of the Constitution Debate in Federal Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 3

During the debate on the Bills dealing with the proposed alteration of the Constitution, Mr. S. L. Gardner, member for Robertson, said:—…

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A.l.p. Conference. Mr. J. S. Garden's Membership. May Contest Elections. Attempt to Reopen Mr. Griffith's Case

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 3

At the A.L.P. Conference in Sydney last night, Mr. J. S. Garden's application for continuity of membership was agreed to by an overwhelming majority. Thus the way is now open for Mr. Garden to contest municipal or…

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Pastoral Industry. Politics in the Country. Graziers' Association Ideas. Plans Tor Coming Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 5

When the Graziers' Association first decided some years ago to take an active part in polities, there were considerable misgivings among graziers…

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Municipal By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 8

An extraordinary election was held on Saturday last to fill the vacancy in the council caused by the resignation of the Mayor, Alderman Jan…

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Pastoral Politics in the Country Graziers' Association Ideas Plans for Coming Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 8

When the Graziers' Association first decided some years ago to take an active part in politics, there were considerable misgivings among graziers…

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C.w.a. Election of President New Vote Will Be Taken

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 5

Allegation that irregularities had occurred in connection with the taking of the ballot for the election of the State President were made at a conference of…

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Referendum. Powers of Parliament. Mr. Brennan Explains

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 6

The Attorney-General (Mr. Brennan) replying to Mr. Latham's recent statement that the referendum could not possibly be taken until late…

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The Wheat Pool. Opposition Amendment. Debate in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 4

Resuming the debate on the motion for the second reading, of the Wheat Marketing Bill in the House of Representatives, the leader of the…

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"Garden Ticket." Candidates for Civic Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 5

Mr. J. S. Garden and his supporters scored a sweeping victory on Sunday when the executive of the Australian Labour party held a…

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Labour Candidates for City Council Success for Garden Faction Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 3

J. S. Garden and his supporters scored a sweeping victory yesterday, when the executive of the Australian Labour Party held a special meeting to choose…

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THE A.L.P. City Council Candidates, Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 8

Mr. Graves President of the A.L.P. stated this morning that the executive in selecting candidates for the City Council election was acting in…

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