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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

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The Elections (To the Editor.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 4

Sir,—I notice that the U.A.P. and the U.C.P. are concentrating on this electorate by bringing here all their prominent speakers, in a desperate…

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General Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 2

Mr. H. C. Carter, M.L.A. for Liverpool Plains, addressed a well-attended meeting of electors in Scone on Tuesday night last, the Mayor (Ald…

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Fifty-fifty Decision Forecast of Elections. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 6

The General Secretary of the A.W.U. (Mr Grayndler, M.L.C), expressed the opinion that the New South Wales elections would result in a fifty-fifty…

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Election Letters

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 7

We have received quite a number of election letters. In fairness to candidates we refrain from publishing them, as there is insufficient time…

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Great Crowds Flock to Sydney Polling Booths Big Vote Many Workers Cars Busy Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 1

At all the polling booths in the metropolitan area to-day people were queued up waiting to record votes as…

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Election Results

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 6

As soon after 8 o'clock to-night as election figures are available, they will be broadcast from the "Mercury" office and posted…

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First Step Back to Sanity the Elections London, June 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 1

Mr. Latham, the Australian Attorney-General, in a statement to-day, said:— "I hope and believe the people of…

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Details of Polling for the State Elections Great Victory U.a.p.-u.c.p. Forces Langism Beaten Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 2

The Crushing defeat of the Lang party at the Polls on Saturday was the most complete political landslide that has occurred…

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The New Parliament United Australia Party—40

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 2

W, A. HoWarth (Maitland), H.E. Harper (Arnclliro), M.L Jarvie (Aslltield), N Thomas (Bundi) sir T, Henley (Burwood)…

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New Heart N.S.W. Elections Latham's View London, June 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 1

Commenting on the elections, the Federal Attorney-General (Mr.Latham) said: "The result is one of the finest…

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Allan Howie Sued Small Debts Case Election Expenses

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 5

A verdict for £26/18/ was given against Allan Howie, Federal Labour candidate for Hunter at the last Federal elections, at the West Maitland…

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Candidates Thank Supporters Mr. W. F. O'hearn

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 4

In the following message Mr. W. F. O'Hearn thanks his supporters, and congratulates his victor:— "To the women and men of the…

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Queensland Elections Narrow Win for Labour

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 2

Due mainly to a marked swing against it in the metropolitan area, where it lost nine seats, the Moore Government was defeated at the polls on…

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Municipal By-election

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 2

The by-election to fill the vacancy in the Singleton Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Mr Chas. Paterson, took place on Saturday. There…

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"Full House." on One Side State Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 5

There will not be enough room on the Government benches to accommodate Mr. Stevens' followers. Some will have to sit with Mr. Land's remnant…

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Tuesday Next Parliament to Meet an Early Start Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 2

If 85 of the election writs out of the 90 are returned by Tuesday next, the new parliament will be called together…

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Queensland Elections. Win for Labor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 5

The Queensland Labor Party displaces the Moore Government as a result of Saturday's elections The position of parties will probably be:—…

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N.S.W. ELECTIONS. Interest in London. LONDON, June 12

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 5

Australian circles displayed a keen interest in the elections and the Australian Press Association received a constant succession of inquiries by…

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Cost of Election. £55,000 SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 3

It is estimated that the cost of Saturday's election was about £55,000. The Chief Electoral Commissioner,…

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Premier Out Newfoundland Election Govt. Defeated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 1

ST. JOHN'S (Newfoundland) June 19. The final returns from six of 20 constituencies voting at the election…

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