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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

766 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 29 of 39

The Elections Parties Swinging Into Line

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

The advisory council of the unity movement again met on Saturday, 'but dealt mainly with organisation matters, and no report was issued beyond a statement that progress had been made with unity proposals. It was explained that the council does not select…

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British Elections Example for Australia

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 3

Presiding at the Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company's meeting in London, Mr Robert Caird referred to the British election, at…

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C.p. Endorsed Candidates New South Wales Seats

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 3

The following are the endorsed Country party candidates for New South Wales Federal seats:— Richmond: Mr R. Green…

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Correspondence Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

Sir,—In answer to "Ratepayer's" ietter of the 27th inst. in your valuable paper, I ask you to give me the privilege to reply. There are three…

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Parliament Will Work Overtime in Next Few Days Many Measures Control of Railways Cleary to Remain Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 5

According to the programme announced by the Premier this afternoon, Parliament is in for a strenuous time during the…

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Robertson Electorate. Labor Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

The State A.L.P executive on Friday night endorsed the candidature of Mr. P. Robb, of Muswellbrook, in the Robertson electorate. No statement…

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Last Night's Developments. Country Party Delegates Strong for Country Party Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

There was another turn in developments last night upon the arrival of delegates from Buliedeelah and Mudgee, the latter represented by Messrs…

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To Oppose Scullin U.A.P. Candidate MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

The United Australia party has selected Mr. J. C. Davis, President of the Collingwood Traders' Association to oppose Mr. Scullin at Yarra…

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Tarro Shire Council Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Nethercott addressed a well attended meeting of electors of Tarro Shire at Tenambit last night. He said that it seemed…

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Noisy Meeting Municipal Elections Politics Intrude Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 5

Announced as the launching of the A.L.P. municipal campaign, a very large attendance assembled at the Regent Theatre last night, to hear…

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Election Fight Mr. Scullin Confident Anti-socialist Unity Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

On his arrival here the Prime Minister (Mr. Seullin), said that during the week-end he had received excellent reports…

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

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

Sir,—Labour is again in the field, seeking the handling of the people's money and control of our affairs, by their usual policy of promises…

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An Appeal Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 5

Mr. F. J. Mitchell, who is a candidate for the West Maitland municipal elections, to be held on Saturday regrets his inability to interview…

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Municipal Election. to the Ratepayers of Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

Being a candidate, for the forthcoming Municipal Election, if elected, I will do my best to the interests of the ratepayers…

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Federal Election. December 19th

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

The date of the Federal Election has been definitely fixed for December 10 and it will mean a rush election in which wireless and aeroplanes will…

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The Federal Election "Whirlwind Campaign." Nominations, Saturday Next. Many Speculations

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

A "whirlwind campaign" is the apt description given to the present Federal election, so short is the time allowed for it. Nominations have to be…

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Lively Night at Municipal Election Meeting Mr. James Clashes With Communist Interjectors Noisy Meeting With a Fight Thrown In

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 3

There were lively scenes at the meeting held in support of the "Labour Nine," in connection with the Municipal election campaign, at the Regent Theatre last night Messrs. Beasley and Ward, who had been billed to speak at the meeting did not materialise, but sent a wire stating that turn of events in the Federal political sphere had…

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Sawyer's Gully Shire Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the electors of [?] riding. Kearsley Shere, was held at Sawyer's Gully on Monday night…

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Looking Back Elections of Early Days Lofty Principles

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 4

In view of the forthcoming Federal elections, and the recrimination with which the candidates are greeting each…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 3

Sir,—l would be Obliged if you will allow me space to reply to the letter from Air Pearson, which appeared in your issue of Monday last…

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