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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

766 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 39

Election of Officers for Bellbird Lodge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Wednesday 8 July 1931 · page 5

Mr.J.Girvan, Secretary of the Bellbird Miners Lodge writes to the Editor of the "Eagle" as follows:— "While it is understood that…

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"Attempt to Sell Australia" Federal Government Criticised Opening of Tasmanian Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 4

The Tasmanian State Parliament was opened on Wednesday by commission. The overwhelming majority of the Nationalists at the polls…

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Municipal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

Although five months will elapse before the municipal elections take place considerable interest is being taken locally in the forthcoming contests…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 5

Mr. R. W. Alison was re-elected President, unopposed, on the motion of Messrs. R. L. Fitzgerald and R. Landers…

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Annual Meeting Cessnock District Cricket Association Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Cessnock District Cricket Association was held on Wednesday night. The president (Mr. J. P. Gordon) was in…

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Poultry Eggs for Hatching. Need for Careful Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1931 · page 2

The first consideration in regard to incubation is the class of eggs most suitable for the purpose (writes the Poultry Expert of the…

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Soldiers' Club. Express Appreciation of Council. Three Members to Seek Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the Muswellbrook Returned Soldiers' Club it was decided to support the nomination of three of its…

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Labour Demand On Beasley Group Force Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 4

Because it has reduced pensions and economised in social services, the Federal Government has met with the disapproval of the Hunter…

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UNEMPLOYED West Maitland Branch Council Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 4

The weekly meeting of Unemployed was held in School of Arts, Mr. W. Mead presiding owing to the president, Mr. P. J. Dempsey, having…

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Great Interest C.P. Candidate Maitland Seat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 6

Great interest was aroused by the announcement in the "Mercury" yesterday that the Country party intended…

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MUSWELLBROOK Municipal Elections Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 8

The Muswellbrook branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided to nominate three candidates for the next municipal elections, and…

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Relief Orders Stopped Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr P. Connolly asked the Minister for Labour and industry (Mr J. M. Buddeley) if he were aware that a large number of…

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"Free" Members Needed in Parliament Says Ex-minister Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 5

"If you want to get away from irregular influences, set your men free in Parliament," was the advice given last night by…

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Robertson Electorate. Country Party Candidate Mr. J. P. ABBOTT

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

It is reported from an invariably reliable quarter that Mr. J. P. Abbott, whose activities in the public affairs of the Upper Hunter and Northern…

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L.G. Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 2

Tho State Cabinet has decided that an amendment of the Local Government Act should be submitted to…

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At Newcastle Candidates Work Fast Gallops

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 7

Broadmendow raceourse was the scene of much activity yesterday morning, when the candidates for the Newcastle Jockey…

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Country Party Election Plans Maitland Seat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 4

The Country party has decided to contest all country seats at the next New South Wales elections. This…

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Early Election? Consensus of Opinion in Political Circles. THE £500 P.S. Salary Limit Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

Should the Legislative Council reject the hill to reduce public servants' salaries to £500, it is likely the Government will declare…

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Robertson Electorate. Ald. P. Robb, Labor Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

Alderman P. Robb, of Muswellbrook, has been selected by the State A.L.P. to contest the Robertson seat…

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State Elections Nat Nominations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 6

Nominations have been invited by the National Association from candidates for selection in all State electoraton. Nominations in the…

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