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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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The Singleton Argus Friday, June 12th, 1931. Local and General News Election' Results at Strand

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 6

During the screening of the pictures at the Strand Theatre to-morrow night the latest election results from all tho leading centres will be announced as…

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Upper Hunter By-Election Country Party Campaign Addresses by Mr. Malcolm Brown and Colonel M. F. Bruxner

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 5

Mr Malcolm Brown, Independent Country Party candidate, delivered an address in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday night. He was supported by Colonel M. F. Bruxner, deputy leader ;:- of the Country Party, who said plainly that the candidate had the…

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Upper Hunter By-Election First Preference and Postal Votes Complete Result Will Depend on Preferences

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 2

The result of the counting of the first preference votes In the Upper Hunter by-election, held on Saturday, gives a substantial lead of 1265 to the Nationalist candidate, Mr M'Mullin, his lead being slightly augmented by the postal votes…

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The Polling at Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 2

A heavy poll was recorded at Singleton in connection with Saturday's by-election, the preponderance of votes going to the Independent…

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Ready for "Reds" Parliament House No Display Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 5

Through a report that the Communists intended to raid Parliament House to-day, a large force of police were on duty and…

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Municipal Election. Three Candidates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 2

There are three candidates to fill the vacancy on the local Municipal Council, Messrs. T. Colling, W. Duncan, and R. H. Gorton. The poll will…

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Upper Hunter By-Election Still No Indication of Result Richards' Second Preferences Allotted

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 2

The official counting of the first preferences were continued today, and, with the exception of two small outlying places, the count was completed late this afternoon. The distribution of Mr Richards' (Communist) second preferences…

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Local and General. Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. W. Duncan asks electors to vote for him at Saturday's election to safeguard the interests of the town…

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Upher Hunter By-election Mr M. Brown Elected

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 6

The Independent Country Party candidate, Mr Malcolm Brown, of Singleton, has been elected member for the Upper Hunter seat in…

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DUNGOG Municipal By-Election Three Candidates Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 8

Three candidates are in the Held for the position in the local council rendered vacant by the resignation of Ald. J. W. Scott. The candidates…

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Dungog Municipality. Extraordinary Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 2

On Saturday a poll was taken to fill the vacancy in the Dungog Municipal Council. Not a great deal of interest was taken in the matter and the poll…

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Miners' Secretary Candidate of Mr. H. Biggers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

An Interesting nomination in connection with the election for general secretaryship of the Miners' Federation, vacated by Mr. D. J. Davies, is…

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Federal Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 2

Mr S. L. Gardner, the sitting momber for Robertson, has been endorsed by the United Australia Party to contest the seat at the next Federal…

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MR. M. BROWN. Cheered in Parliament. Labor Members' Enthusiasm

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 9

Government supporters warmly cheered the new Independent Country party member, Mr. Malcolm Brown, when he took his seat in the…

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Conversion Bill Parliament Agrees 41 Votes to 15 CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 2

The House of Representatives passed the Debt Conversion Bill by 41 votes to 15 in the early hours of this morning…

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1/- to 5/- in the £. Staggering Wage Tax. Consternation in Parliament. SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 2

Consternation was caused this afternoon by the announcement that the unemployment relief tax, which will replace the 1/- in the £ impost, will be applied on a steeper scale, rising to 5/- in the £ on £500 a year and over…

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RIOTING Spanish Elections Two Shot Madrid, June 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

Despite fears that anything might happen, the elections passed off in comparative quiet. The most serious…

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Spanish Elections Two Voters Shot, Dead at Barcelona. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Madrid

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

Despite fears that anything might happen, the elections passed off with comparative quietness. The most serious, event was at…

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Communist Menace Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

In the House of Representatives, Mr W. W. Killen (C.P., Riverina) asked the Prime Minister (Mr Scullin) if, in view of the growth of Communism,…

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A.f.a. to Stand Alone Will Be in the Field at Next Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 July 1931 · page 4

In his efforts to establish unity between the All for Australia League and the Nationalists, Mr J. A. Lyons has been forced to accept…

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