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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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East Sydney Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

It Is not often that an election has an ending that has pleased all interested parties. Alderman Ward, the Labour candidate, won the seat by…

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Scene in Parliament Mr Weaver Removed. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 2

Mr. Weaver, former Minister for Mines, was removed from the Legislative Assembly this afternoon after a scene…

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English Bill Industrial Parliament Settle Disputes London, March 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 1

Mr, G, Mander (Labour) in the House of Commons, introduced the National Industrial Council Bill, providing…

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Scene in Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

Mr. Weaver, former Minister for Mines, was removed from the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday afternoon after a scene…

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BY—ELECTION Conservative Wins in Salisbury London, March 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

The following is the result of the sallsdury by—election:— Major De Sponcer Robertson (Conservative), 15,800…

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Ward's Victory By-election Results Varied Comments

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 10

The Labour candidate, Ald. E. J. Ward, scored a victory in the East Sydney by-election on Saturday. He had an absolute majority of…

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Stroud Shire By-Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 11

The extraordinary election hold to fill the vacancy in Stroud Shire Council caused by the resignation of Councillor W. E. Flannery, resulted…

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Voice of the Country "Dissolve Parliament " Peak Hill

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Peak Hill branch of the Farmers and Sottiers' Association the following resolution was unanimously agreed to:—…

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New England Candidate Country Party's Selection

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 4

The New England Country party electoral council endorsed the sitting member, Mr V. C. Thompson, M.P., as the party's candidate for…

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New England Candidate. Country Party's Selection

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

The New England Country party electoral council endorsed the sitting member, Mr. V. C. Thompson, M.P., as the party's candidate for the next…

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Women's Guild St. James'c. of E. Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

At the recent annual meeting of St. James' Church of England Ladies' Gul[?] (South Cessnock) the following officers were elected for the ensuing…

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Polling Places Closed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 6

Mr. H. G. Garter, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Electoral Commissioner:— "Sir.—I have to advise you that from…

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Pastures Protection Board. Triennial Election. Nine Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 1

There are nine candidates for office of directors of the Denman Pastures. Protection Board. The candidates are:—Messrs. D. M. Bell, A. S…

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Not Popular with Cessnock Lismore Proposal to Dissolve Parliament. "They Should Join Bavin's Army."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

Cessnock Council last night received a communication, seeking their co-operation in the following motion, carried at a recent meeting…

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New South Wales Parliament "Other States Should Ask for Dissolution." Brisbane

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 2

The Premier of Queensland (Mr Moore) said to-day that he thought that the other States should ask the Governor of New South Wales…

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Self Government Big Wingham Meeting Election Wanted Wingham

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 6

There was a good response to the Mayor's advertisement calling a meeting in the Memorial Town Hall, Wingham, for Monday morning last…

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ELECTION Fiduciary Bill Scullin's Speech Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 April 1931 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin, in a speech delivered at a dinner to delegates, attending the Victorian Labour Conference…

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Lyons to Tour Favours Election MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 5

Referring to the statements by Mr. Scullin, that he would go to the people if the Fiduciary Bill were rejected by the Senate, Mr…

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Cessnock Council "Have One Parliament" That 'Bus Service Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 5

"I think that if we want any evidence of the need for the abolition of the present State Parliaments we can observe it…

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P. Board Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 8

For the Merriwa Pastures Protection Board election to be held on Saturday, 25th. April, there are twelve candidates nominated, whilst the new…

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