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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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A London Letter Opening of Parliament Fine Pageant London, March 10, '31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 3

This was the great day when the opening of the new Parliament took place, and I would like to tell you about the order…

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The Elections Leaders' Campaigns Lyons Busy Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 7

In three speechless he made in Sydney last night, the leader of the United Australia Party (Mr. Lyons) predicted a crushing…

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The Elections Tonight's Meetings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 6

To-night, Mr. Arnold Baileyk, Independent candidate, will address meetings at Yarrabong Bridge (Dag-worth), 4.45; Francis' Corner,…

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Election Review

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 7

A review of Saturday's election possibilities, with particular reference to the Hunter, will appear in…

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Election Bills Fines for Posting SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Sydney Moss (30) labourer, and Glen Mohr (21) barman, pleaded guilty to a charge of having unlawfully…

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Letters to Editor the Elections (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 5

Sir.—Both the Federal and State Labour parties are advocating in their policies, the nationalisation and socialisation of banking, which…

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Federal Election. Polling Day To-morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

To-morrow will be polling day in connection with the Federal elections. The polling booth at…

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Federal Elections on Saturday Candidates Will Make Final Appeal To-morrow Night Kurri Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 3

The stages are set for the Federal elections on Saturday. To-morrow night the candidates will make their final appeals, and on…

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Elections and Newspaper Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

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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Election of Mayor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 6

A special meeting of the new council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, with a full attendance of aldermen and the Town Clerk. On…

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The Elections. G. E. Ardill's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 4

Owing to the rain there was only a small attendance at Mr. G. E. Ardill's meeting on Thursday night. The speaker, who is the State member for the…

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Divided Forces. Federal-state Labor Election Prospects Mr. Lyons Hopeful

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 4

In an interview on Wednesday, Mr. Lyons, M.P., expressed confidence regarding the result of the elections, and attacked the Labor leaders, who, he…

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Candidates Make Final Appears to Electors Closing Night of Campaign To-morrow Will be People's Day Summaries of the Various Policies

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

At the invitation of the "Daily Mercury," three of the candidates for the Hunter seat at to-morrow's Federal elections herewith make their final appeals to the people…

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BILL-STICKING More Charged Election Posters Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 1

Following yesterday's prosecutions of supporters of the United Australia Party for bill sticking in the city and suburbs,…

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The Federal Elections End of Whirlwind Campaign Forecast of Possibilities

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 7

To-night the final words will be spoken in the Federal election campaign—probably the shortest on record. A month ago it seemed impossible that an election could be staged at such short notice, but events moved rapidly following the…

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Final Rallies Election Meetings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 6

Mr. R. James, M.H.R., will address a final rally at the corner of Bulwer-street, West Maitland, at 7.30 o'clock to-night. Supporting…

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The Elections (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 4

Sir,—At the present time, when it is absolutely essential that the confidence of investors should be restored in order to provide…

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To-morrow's Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 6

It is unnecessary to impress on electors the responsibility of voting to-morrow. The law prescribes a penalty for those who, without…

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The Elections Results by Radio Intense Interest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 6

To cater for the many thousands of people who will desire early information of to-morrow's election results, the "Daily…

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Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 6

There were three nominations for the position of President, Crs. Turner, Barnes and Kesteven. Cr. Barnes withdrew in favour of…

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