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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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British Elections Example for Australia will it follow? LONDON, Nov. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

Presiding at the Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company's meeting Mr. Robert Carird referred to the British election, at which the…

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Bolwarra Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

By advertisement else where in this issue Mr. Arthur Howarth, of Lorn, intimates that at the request of a number of ratepayers of "B"…

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Scullin Government Defeated. Early Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

The most momentous news throughout the Commonwealth is the defeat of the Scullin Labour Government, which was brought about on…

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Shire Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

Further interest has been stimulated by the receipt of ballot papers. These must be marked correctly, and enclosed in envelopes provided for the…

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Stroud Shire Election. Cr. Harris Addresses Electors at Forster

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

Mr. W. F. Harris, who is a candidate for re-election as Councillor for F. riding, addressed a large meeting of the electors in the Forster School of…

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Mr Bruce Enters Election Fight Long Range Campaign From London. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

Mr S. M. Bruce intends to conduct a long-range campaign from London for the forthcoming elections. He is unable to got back to…

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Scullin Government Defeated Mr Beasley's Motion Brings Downfall. Early Federal Election

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

By 37 votes to 32, the Scullin Government was defeated in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

Sir—I was pleased to read the Mayor's report for the municipal triennial period in your issue of November 13th. As one of your captions stated,…

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Kearsley Shire Candidates Who Missed the Boat Mr. Mitchell's Position

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

Mr. Arnold Bailey and Mr. Chas. Hampton, the two Independent candidates, are not the only ones who "missed the boat" in the rush this…

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Local Government Elections (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

Sir,—In view of the coming Municipal elections to be held at Cessnock, permit me as a Christian worker ana father to express my…

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"Left Out in the Cold" Mr. Mitchell and the Shire Elections. Nomination That Didn't Go In

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

Last night, Mr. W. Mitchell, of Kurri, waited on the Kearsley Shire Council, and asked if it would not be possible to accept his nomination as…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Labour Candidates Policy Expounded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 2

The policy of the Labour candidates contesting the West Maitland Municipal elections was placed before a meeting at…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Altered Date Legal Doubt Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 1

Mr. W. A. Windeyer, solicitor, expressed doubt to-day whether the date of the municipal elections can be altered by a proclamation,…

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Election Writs Minister Sighs CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 1

The Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. D[?], theis morning signed 76 Writs for the F d[?]ral elections and sent them to the Governor…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Minister's View Legal Position Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. McGirr) stated to-day that he did not think it would be necessary to issue a proclamation in…

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An Appeal Saturday's Elections MR. R. D. ARMSTRONG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 5

An appeal to the electors of West Maitland for support at Saturday's poll is made in this issue by Mr. R. D. Armstrong. He is not standing as a member of any…

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Federal Fight Candidates Busy Leaders' Plans Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

The first shot in the political campaign will be fired to-night, when Dr. Earle Page, M.P., will…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 4

Although some doubt still exists as to whether the Local Government elections within the County of Cumberland will be held next…

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Letters to Editor L.G. ELECTIONS (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 3

Sir,—A chap named "Civis"—funny name that—wrote you on 25th on the above subject. He doesn't know much about it. He says the…

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Municipal Elections Procedure in County of Cumberland. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

The Minister £or Local Government (Mr M'Girr) stated to day no did not think it would be meessary to i?ue a proclamation in order to put off the…

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