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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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Candidates for City Council Attitude Of. A.L.P. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 2

Mr Graves, the president of the Australia Labor Party, stated this morning that the executive, in selecting candidatcs for the City Council…

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Election Recount. Majority Reduced by Two

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 6

The recent of the votes polled at the Castlemaine-Kyneton. election last November was concluded by the Elections and Qualifications…

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Sensation in Federal Parliament £500 Gift Allegation Denied

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 1

A sensation was caused in the House of Representatives yesterday when the Prime Minister, Mr Scullin, tabled an extract from the report of the proceedings of the public Account Jommittee, in which allegations of a gift of £600 were made…

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Mayoral Election Ald. Abbott Chosen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 2

Keen interest was displayed in the election of Mayor of Dungog following the defeat of the ex-Mayor at the by-election and the resignation…

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Nationalist Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 2

The following nominations have been received by the Nationalist Association for the Upper Hunter seat in the State Parliament:—W…

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Dungog Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 6

Greta interest was displayed by the electors and ratepayers in the election of Mayor, following the defeat of the ex-Mayor at the recent…

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New Polling Places

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 4

The following communications has been received by Mr. W.F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., from Mr. D. S. Edwards, electoral commissioner: "In reply to…

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Nationalist Candidates Many Contests

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 2

While for many State seats, usually regarded as Nationalist, the sitting member will not be opposed for the Nationalist selection, keen competition…

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Election Possibilities

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 7

If he is defeated, Mr. Bavin will go down battling to the last. Even, if his Bill is thrown out by the Assembly he will not seek an immediate election…

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Municipal Election Independent Returned

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 6

Despite the fact that the Cessnock Municipal Council is functioning under great disabilities, and out "Civic Fathers" are to a sea of…

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Wheat Marketing Debate in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 6

A further discussion on the Wheat Marketing Bill, took place in the House of Representatives. Strong support was given to the measure…

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Bribery Inquiry Evidence Before Commission. Parliament Mouse Conversation. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 5

When the Royal Commission inquiring into the alleged bribery in connection with the Federal Public Accounts Committee's broadcasting…

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State Parliament. Dealing with the Finances and Depression. Government's Bad Time

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 2

Practical the whole of the time of this week's sitting of the State Parliament has been taken up with measures dealing with the finances and…

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City Elections Ex-lord Mayor Defeated. A.l.p. Nominations

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 2

It was announced on Saturday that a meeting of the A.L.P. executive had considered further nominations for the Gipps and Macquarie wards at the…

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No Federal Referendum This Year General Election Next Year Suggested. Canberra

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 2

It was announced to-day that the Federal Referendum will not be taken this year. It is believed that the decision was brought about as the…

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No Federal Referendum this Year. General Election Next Year Suggested

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 2

It was announced yesterday that the Federal Referendum will not take place this year, it is believed that the decision was brought about as the…

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No Federal Referendum This Year. General Election Next Year Suggested. Canberra

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 3

It was announced to-day that the Federal referendum, will not be taken this year. It is believed that the decision was. brought about as the result…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 3

The members of the council of advice met at the conclusion of the conference, and elected officers as follows:—President, Mr. C. J. Eraser…

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The Railways Bill Introduced in Parliament New Powers for Commissioners

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 1

A bill to give enlarged powers to the Railway Commissioners was introduced by the Treasurer in the Legislative Assembly last night. • The bill vests power in the Commissioners to impose differential rates for…

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Not Seeking Re-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 4

At the meeting or the Maitland District Chamber of Commerce last evening, the secretary, Mr. J. P. Idstein, intimated that he would not…

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