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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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The Shire Triennial Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

The triennial elections for the election of six councillors for the Muswellbrook Shire will be hold on Saturday, 5th. December next. Nomination…

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Another Cup Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 6

CONCENTRATE, a candidate for the Melbourne Cup…

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MR. S. M. BRUCE Now in London Election Views London, October 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

The former Australian Prime Minister, Mr. S. M. Bruce, arrived last night, and went to his office to conduct private…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 5

The officers were elected as follows:—Council representatives, Ald. C. T. Abbott and Ferry; Band, H. Moore and A. Blow, public, G. Dark and F…

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To-day's News. the British Elections. Final Results. Government's Enormous Majority. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

With the announcement that the National-Liberal candidate has been elected for Western Isles, the election has practically ended. Only two…

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The British Elections. Australia Likely to Benefit

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

While it was generally agreed that the newly-formed National (or Coalition) Government in Great Britain would be successful in the appeal to…

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Sweeping Conservative Victory Government 551 Seats; Opposition 61 British Election Count Nearly Complete

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

What is now revealed to be the greatest political landslide in British politics overwhelmed the Labour party. The election has reduced what two years ago was the largest party in the House of Commons to an impotent group, and has given the National Government a colossal…

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Egg Marketing Board Election of Producers' Representatives

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 6

The Returning Officer, Mr A. A. Watson, Director of Marketing, advises that ballot papers in connection with the election of producers'…

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Egg Marketing Board. Election of Producers' Representatives

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

The Returning Officer, Mr. A. A. Watson, Director of Marketing, advises that ballot papers in connection with the election of producers'…

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Kearsley Shire Elections U.W.M. Want Unemployed Men Appointed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 5

Matters dealt with at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council included a letter from the Cessnock branch of the Unemployed…

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The British Elections. Mr. Baddeley's Views

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 6

Commenting yesterday on the British elections, the Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry, Mr Baddeley, said:—…

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The Councils Approaching Elections Members Retiring

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1931 · page 5

At the time for nominating draws closer, the intentions of members of shire and municipal councils in the district are…

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Britain's New Parliament State of the Parties

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 November 1931 · page 2

London, Saturday.—The state of the parties in the new House of Commons, as a result of the general election, is now as follows:—…

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Many Rumours Federal Elections Theodore's Denial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 November 1931 · page 4

The amazing success of the National party in the British elections has compelled a drastic alteration in the pains of the Federal…

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Federal Elections May Be Deferred Senate Poil First

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 November 1931 · page 1

Although the Prime Minister (Mr J. H. Scull in) recently hinted that an appeal would be made to the electors In May, there la now reason believe that a dramatic change in plans will he made. The overwhelming success of the…

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Split? Britain's Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 5

It m reported that a split is likely to occur in the Federal. Parliamentary Labor Caucus in the near future. The names of Messrs. E. Holloway,…

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Following Old England? Suggested Coalition Federal Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 2

The suggestion has been made in well-informed circles that overtures may be made to the Opposition for a coalition, with the Federal Treasurer…

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Shire Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 6

The triennial shire election takes place on the 5th. December next and nominations close on Thursday, 5th November. So far little enthusiasm in the…

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Final Count English Elections Aggregate Vote London, November 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 1

With the result of the combined Universities' vote made available to-day, the election has now been concluded…

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Federal Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 2

Since the defeat of Labor in Great Britain, the Federal Labor Cabinet have got a fright, and have decided to abandon the intention to hold the…

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