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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

766 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 39

Mock Election Debating Society St. John's

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 6

An excellent attendance and still more new members were features of the last meeting of St. John's Debating Society…

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Disorderly Scenes in Parliament Appointment of Nurse Francis Discussed

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 4

Disorderly scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday when the Minister for Labour and Industry rose in…

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Municipal By-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Nominations for the by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. J. W. Scott will close at 5 p.m. next Thursday. Amongst the…

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Upper Hunter Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. M. McMullin, the endorsed National candidate—it is worth noting that of all candidates, Mr. McMullin alone has the endorsement of his party…

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Nationalist Candidate Supported Afternoon Meeting at Mechanics' Institute

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 1

In the Mechanics' Hall on Wednesday afternoon Mrs M'Fadden presided over a well attended meeting of Indies and gentlemen;…

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Mine Mechanics Annual Elections Assn, Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 4

The nominations for the annual election of officers for the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association of Australasia have…

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Address by Mr Forsyth Independent Candidate

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

Mr Forsyth, Independent candidate, addressed the electors in the N.A.A. Pavilion last Thursday. The chair was occupied by the Mayor (Alderman…

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Upper Hunter By-election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 2

MR. P. R. FORSYTH, Independent Candidate…

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Abolition of Polling Place

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 2

The Chief Electoral Officer. has informed Mr S. L.Gardiner, M.H.R., that it is proposed to recommend the abolition, of Plashett , in Singleton…

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BY-ELECTION Upper Hunter Seat MUSWELLLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 4

Colonel Bruxner, accompanied by Messrs. M. Brown (candidate), Missingham and Kilpatrick, addressed a large meeting, presided by the…

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Abolition of Polling Place

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. S.L. Gardner, M.H.R., has been informed by the Chief Electoral Officer that it is proposed to recommend the abolition of Plashett…

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By-election Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly the Chief Secretary assured Mr. O'Hearn that arrangements would be made for all polling booths in the Upper…

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Polling Booths for To-morrow Mr O'hearn Says Understaffed

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

Mr O'Hoarn (Labor) complained in the Legislative Assembly yesterday morning that the polling booths in the Upper Hunter…

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Chief Justice Criticised Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Mr Shannon directed the attention of the Attorney-General to certain advice said to have been given…

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Upper Hunter By-Election Country Party Candidate. Address at Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 4

There was a good attendance of electors at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. Malcolm Brown, Independent Country Party candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election, delivered an address. He was supported by the Hon. M. F. Bruxner, M.L.A.,…

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Upper Hunter By-election. To-morrow's Poll. the Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 5

MR. D. G. RICHARDS is the Communist candidate. HOURS OF POLLING. The poll will be taken between the…

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Upper House. U.A.P. Candidate Wins. Victorian Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

Features of the Legislative Council poll on Saturday were the poor showing of the Labour candidates in the metropolis, where the Minister…

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Clash with Unemployed Averted Angry Crowd at Parliament House Trouble Over Ration Cards

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

What might have been an ugly clash between police and unemployed outside Parliament House yesterday was averted by the firmness and restraint of the police officers on duty. There were only two constables on…

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MR. S. L. GARDNER. In Electioneering Campaign

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.H.R., has been associated with Mr. Farrar and Mr. McMullin (Nationalist candidate) at meetings held at Singleton, Wollombi…

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Municipal Candidates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 2

The nominations of candidates for the by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. J. W. Scott, close this (Thursday)…

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