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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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In Parliament. Strong Language

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on Thursday last, Mr. Lazzarini (N.S.W) said the Prime Minister said he had never deviated from his principles. He…

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State Parliament. Important Bill Passed by Council. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 2

The Moratorium and Interest Reduction Bills passed all their stages in the Legislative Council before the adjournment at 6.30 this morning, after…

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Imperial Parliament. Announcement To-morrow. Gold Standard Abandoned by Other Nations

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 2

Mr. Macdonald (Prime Minister), in the Commons to-day, intimated that he would make an announcement on Wednesday, when the present emergency…

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"Ruled by New South Wales" Commonwealth Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 3

That the Commonwealth Parliament is dominated by New South Wales was the view expressed by the Leader of the Federal Country Party (Dr. Earle…

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Labour Twelve Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 4

A large meeting of supporters of the A.L.P. candidates for the municipal election in December was hold last evening at the School of Arts to…

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In Parliament. Mr. Carter's Questions. Lang's Sarcasm

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

Mr. Carter: In view of the very low prices ruling for wool to-day and the fact that rail freights on wool are 50 per cent, higher now than they were…

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State Parliament. Many Bills Rushed Through. Storm of Protest in Assembly All Night Sitting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 2

There was a storm of protest in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday when the Premier moved the suspension of standing orders to rush several bills…

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Dissolution of Parliament Imminent in Britain. Liberals Ignore Leader. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

Although there is no longer, any doubt that a dissolution of Parliament is imminent, members of the Liberal Cabinet have now decided to ignore…

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BETRAYED! Liberal Leader Election Now London, Oct. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

There is no longer doubt that the dissolution of Parliament is imminent, now that the Liberal Cabinet…

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U.s. Presidency Election Political Sensation Caused

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 5

Mr Calvin Coolidge has caused another political sensation with an article in the Now York "Saturday Evening Post," dispemng rumours that…

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Kearsley Shire Election "B" Biding Nominations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 7

A meeting of the Weston branch of the A.L.P. was held on Tuesday night to receive nominations for candidates to contest the B.riding seats…

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In Recess State Parliament Bills Passed Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 7

The State Parliament wound ap busines last night for a six week's respite. A large number of bills which had been…

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ELECTION Britain Prepares the Formula London, Oct. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 1

A further session of Cabinet was held in the House of Commons this afternoon.. It lasted for about two hours,…

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British Election Issue Liberals Divided

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 3

London, Saturday.-The degree of Liberal support that Mr Ramsay MacDonald was likely to receive if he decides to appeal to the country is the…

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Near End British Parliament Early Election London, Oct, 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 1

The Parliamentary session will almost certainly end on Wednesday, and, in politioal circles, it is now taken for…

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State Parliament. Adjourns Till November 22. Premier Attacks Commonwealth Bank

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 2

After a session of extraordinary duration, the State Parliament adjourned on Friday last till the 22nd of next month…

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Seaham Seat Ten Candidates Labour's Choice, London, October 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 1

Ten Labourltes have been nominated for Seaham, including Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Mr. Bloomfield (Who steed down for Mr. macDonald last…

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Chile Disorders Presidential Election Five Deaths Santiago (Chille), Oct, 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 1

June Esteban Montero, a middleaged newcomer to politic, succeeded to-day to the Presidency in an election attended by disorders, marked by…

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Polling Day October 27

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 1

London, Tuesday.—The Prime Minister announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that the general election would take place on Tuesday,…

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No Doubts British Election Sharp Fight London, Oct. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 1

In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald) declared that if business was…

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