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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Parkes Seat Woman As Independent Candidate

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 5

It seems as if the Parkes byelection, rendered necessary oy the elevation of the former member, Mr E. A. M'Tiernan, to the High…

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CESSNOCK A.L.P. Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

The, election of officers at the meeting of the Cessnock branch of the A.L.P. last night resulted:— President, W. Brown (re-elected)…

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Two Resignations From Cessnock Council Election This Month Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

"I am going to tell you, Mr. Mayor, that this is going to finish my term," said Alderman A. Sneddon in emphatic accents during the…

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CESSNOCK Labour Party Election of Officers Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 5

The folowing officers were elected at a meeting of the Cessnock Branch of the A.L.P., held at Cessnock School of Arts :-…

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Parkes By-election Three Nationalist Nominations

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

Up to the present three nominations have, been received from persons willing to contest the Parkes by-election, in the interests of the Nationalist…

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Poultry Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Maitland and District Poultry and Pigeon Society was held in Galton's Chambers last night. The president, Mr…

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Municipal Council Election Mr. S. Barksby a Candidate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

Mr. Stan Barksby, of bus battle fame, has announced his intention of standing as a candidate in the forthcoming extraordinary election to fill…

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Parkes Nationalist Candidate Mb Marr Selected. Campaign to Open To-day

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Mr C. W. Many Honorary Minister in the Bruce-Page Government, who was defeated by Mr (now Justice) E. A. M'Tiernan, at the; last…

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Council Vacancies Ald. Snedden and Aid. Girvan Resign. Extraordinary Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

The long threatened resignation of Aid. A. Snedden has at last materialised, ana the resignation of Aid. Jim Grivan is also now in the hands…

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Ambulance Examinations Successful Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

The members of the Kurri Kurri Ambulance Classes were passed successfully by the Examiner, Dr. J. Tennet, at their annual…

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Poultry Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Maitland and District Poultry and Pigeon Society was held in Galton's Chambers last night. The president, Mr…

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Madrid Elections Martial Law Rules MADRID

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

General elections are proposed before March 1. Martial law will be raised as soon as possible, but if there is any sign of disorder the elections…

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A.l.p. and Municipal Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

The Cessnock Branch of the A.L.P., at its meeting on Sunday, decided to can nominations for the vacancies in the Municipal Council which have…

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Municipal Elections A.L.P. Nominations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

An time is limited for the selection of candidates to carry Labor's banner in the forthcoming extraordinary elections, nominations close to-night…

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Council By-election Communists in the Field

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. H. Scanlon, secretary at the Northern Coalfields section of the Communist Party, stated to-day that the Communist Party has decided to…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Stan Barksby Not a Candidate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

It was generally, taken for granted that Mr. Stan Barkaby would be a candidate for municipal honors. Stan as an independent at the last…

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Parkes Seat Four Candidates SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 7

Four nominations were received to-day for the Parkes by-election. They were:—Richard Charles Blake, business broker, of Earlwood,…

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Municipal Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

It is understood that efforts are being made to induce Mr. Ern. Gibson, secretary of the Aberdare Progress Association, to allow himself to be…

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Candidates Selected Communists and Council Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

At a public meeting, called by the local branch of the Communist Party, on Sunday night, Messrs. R. Haddow and P. Leake were selected to…

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Permier's Attack On Bavin-Stevens Election Echo Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Premier, Mr. Lang asserted that, owing to statements by the leader of the…

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