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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Elections and Newspaper Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 8

For all unsigned articles or reports touching on the Federal election full responsibility is accepted by R. E. McClintock, Bridge-street,…

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Boys' High Successful Candidates Entrance List

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 2

Following is the list of candidates, in alphabetical order, who have gained admission to East Maitland Boys' High…

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Election Speeches Mr. Theodore Attacked Mr. Latham States Policy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 2

In reply to a number of bitter political attacks made upon him by Mr. Theodore, Mr. Lang yesterday launched a counterattack, accusing the Federal Treasurer of political treachery…

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MORPETH Election of Mayor Ald. Clyde Chosen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

Aid. I Clyde was chosen to fill the Mayoral chair at the first meeting last evening of the newly-elected council at…

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Election Sequel Blows at Cessnock Court Story Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 5

Interjections led to blows during an address by Mr. R. James, M.H.R., in the Regent Theatre, Cessnock, on November 30 in…

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Federal Elections. Mr. S. L. Gardner's Candidature

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 2

Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.H.R., the United Australia Party candidate, will address the electors at Stroud on Wednesday next at 8 p.m., and at…

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Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

When nominations were called for the presidential position it was found that they all bore the one name, that of Cr. J. B. Carlton…

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Not a Lang Plan Candidate

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 3

Mr. Turnbull said that he had been approached by several residents, who put the question to him whether he was associated…

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United Australia Party Senate Candidates. General Charles Frederick Cox

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 3

Senator General C. F. Cox, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.C., was the Senate National candidate in 1919, and he cantered in at the head of the poll with a…

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The Elections. Official Advice to Voters

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 2

Polling day is Saturday, 19th December, on which day all polling booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory. Failure to…

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Correspondence. the Election. (To the Editor)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

Sir,—The committee of the Gloucester branch of the U.C.P. have had their notice drawn to several statements relative to Mr. Fleming's…

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Election Notes

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 2

Electors are again reminded that voting on Saturday next is compulsory. Those not voting are liable to a fine of £2 unless a satisfactory reason for…

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The Elections Official Advice to Voters

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 5

Polling day is Saturday, the l9th December, on which day all polling booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m…

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Successful Candidates Admission to Cessnock High School

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 1

The following candidates were successful in passing their examinations for admission to Cessnock Intermediate High School:—…

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Municipal Election Statements Refuted (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

Sir,—I would deem it a favour if you would kindly grant me sufficient space in your paper to refute some of the statements made during the…

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Polling Day Advice to Electors Vote Compulsory

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 2

Polling Day is Saturday, the 10th December, on which day all polling booths will be open from S a.m. to 8 p.m…

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BRANXTON Election Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 6

Electoral arrangements for Saturday next for the Branxton sub-division are under the direction of Mr. C. Heywood, of Branxton, who…

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Leaders Busy Brisk Election Campaign Scullin Answers Queries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 8

The election campaign is still being carried on at fever heat, and Mr. Lyons, leader of the United Australia Party, who arrived to-day in Sydney is faced with a particularly busy programme, no fewer than six meetings being set down for the…

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The Elections Official Advice to Electors

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 1

Polling Day is Saturday, the 19th December, on which day all polling booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m…

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Address by Mr W. E. Turnbull Federal Labor-candidate Well received

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 2

Mr W. E. Turnbull, Federal Labor Party candidate, delivered an address to electors last night from the balcony of the Criterion Hotel. He was well…

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