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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Early Election Not Likely Opinion in Canberra

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

The assurance in Melbourne on Saturday of the Prime Minister (Mr Seullin) that his Ministry,'! if frustrated by the Senate," would…

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Upper Hunter By-election Country Party in the Field

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

The general secretary of the Country Party of New South Wales advises that his council, in response to many requests, has definitely, decided to…

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Upper Hunter By-Election Candidates for Nationalist Party Selection

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

Messrs. G.S. O'Halloran (Singleton), A. J. Dorsman (Broke-road, Singleton), A. C. Marshall (Ravensworth), P. L. Cantwell (Ashfield), W. A. Chapman…

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Upper Hunter Seat. Country Party Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 9

Mr. A. F. Thompson, of "Warrawee," Killarney-street, Mosman, writes:— "Acceding to many requests from friends and electors in the electorate…

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Early Election Not Likely. Opinion in Canberra

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

The assurance in Melbourne on Saturday of the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) that his Ministry, "if frustrated by the Senate," would insist on a…

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Election of A.F.A. Council to Be Held on May 23 Sydney, .Friday

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

A ballot to elect the A.F.A. Council will be hold on May 23. The whole of the divisions, of the League will be represented on the new…

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BY-ELECTION Upper Hunter Seat Many Candidates Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 8

There will be no dearth of candidates for the by-election of the Upper Hunter seat, which has been rendered vacant owing to the death of…

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Election Riots Troops Open Fire Many Casualties Cairo, May 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

The week-end election death roll was nine. The troops fired on rioters at Mittmar and killed six, wounding…

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Nationalist Candidates

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

The following Nationalist candidates have submitted their names for selection:— P. S. Cantwell, 50 Frederick-street,…

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Upper Hunter Seat By-election on June 13th. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

The by-election for the Upper Hunter electorate, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr W. Cameron, will be held on June…

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The Singleton Argus MONDAY, 18th MAY, 1931. Local and General News Country Party Candidate

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

Another Country Party candidate for tho Upper Hunter by-election, will be Councillor Malcolm President of the Patrick Plains Shire Council…

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Egyptian Election Death-roll Totals Nine. (Australian Press Assn. Message) Cairo

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

The week-end election death-roll totals nine. The troops fired on the rioters at Mitgami, killing six and wounding 23…

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Alarm Caused in English By-election. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

The Pope's encyclical referring to Catholics and Socialism has caused alarm among Labourites in the Gates head by-election, where there are 10,000…

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MR. A. M. McMULLIN. Selected Nationaalist Candidate. Upper Hunter Seat

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. M. McMullin, of Rouchel, was yesterday selected to contest the Upper Hunter seat as the Nationalist candidate. SINGLETON CONFERENCE. The selection was made at a…

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Electoral District of Upper Hunter. by Election, 1931

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

A WRIT has been issued for the election of one member of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales for the Electoral District of UPPER…

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Country Party Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2
Also in The Scone Advocate

In addition to Mr. A. M. Thompson, of Mosman, Councillor Malcolm Brown, President of Patrick Plains Shire Council, will be a Country…

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Upper Hunter National Candidate MR. A. M. McMULL IN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4

The [?]nal count of the conference to-day to select the Nationalist candidate to contest the Upper Hunter seat in the Leglsaltive Assembly on…

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Upper Hunter By-Election. SATURDAY, 13th JUNE

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

A by-election to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the death of Mr. W. Cameron (Nat.), has been fixed for June 13. Nominations…

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At Newcastle Haze Obscures Gallops Cup Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 7

Due to the heavy early haze, and the smoke from the loco, sheds, gallops at Broadmeadow yesterday morning were timed with…

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