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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

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Pelton Lodge Election of Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 June 1932 · page 6

The ballot for the election of officers for the Pelton Miners' Lodge resulted: President, T. Burke (unopposed); secretary, M. Willoughby 28 (elected),…

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The Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 June 1932 · page 4

The result of the State election is hailed with jubilation through all districts of primary production. The outlook of the people generally…

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The Elections Final Majority 66 Seats to 24

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 June 1932 · page 1

No seat in the State is now in doubt from the point of view of party. The last one in which there was uncertainty-Canterburywas determined by Saturday's co unting Mr E. J. Hocking (U.A.P.) defeated Mr A. Tonge (State Labour) by 110 votes, after…

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Robertson Electorate. W. F. Dunn, Labor Candidate."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 June 1932 · page 2

A Gulgong message states that it is likely that Mr. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture in the Lang Administration, will be asked to contest the…

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The Elections Polls Declared

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1932 · page 4

With the declaration of the poll for Liverpool Plains, Mr. Carter's majority was increased to 3583, and Mr. Chaffey had an absolute majority for Tamworth…

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Parliament Meets on Thursday a Brief Sitting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 2

The State Parliament will reopen at noon on Thursday, a proclamnation having been issued on Monday…

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State Parliament a Short Session. Bills Explained to Parties

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 2

Bills to be submitted to the session of the State Parliament, which will commence to-morrow, were announced at a joint meeting of the…

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Election Swing a Definite Mandate Premier's View Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 10

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, stated last night that an examination of the election figures showed that one former labour…

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One Woman Assaults Another in Parliament Take That! "I'm a Communist" Hit on Face Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 June 1932 · page 1

There was a sensational incident in the ladies' gallery of the Legislative Assembly during the swearing-in of…

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Communists and Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 5

A motion recommending an amendment to the Federal Law providing that no Communist should be eligible for Parliament was moved by…

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New State Parliament Labour Adopts Stonewall Tactics

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 4

The new State. Parliament was opened by Commission yesterday for a session, which it was proposed, would end to-day…

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Scene in Parliament "I'm a Communist." Woman Strikes Another Woman

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 6

There was a sensational incident in the ladies' gallery of the Legislative Assembly during the swearing-in of members yesterday afternoon. A…

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Hospital Election Classification of Patients Meeting of Board

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 4

At the fortnightly meeting of the Maitland Hospital Board last night, the President (Mr. G. H. Forman) reported that, accompanied by the secretary, he had journeyed to Sydney last week to interview Mr. Love, Hospitals Commissioner,…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 5

The Chairman said that the next business on the list was the election of officers for the ensuing year. He would now ask for nominations for…

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Doctor As Communist Candidate

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 1

The Communist Party has endorsed Dr. G. P. O'Day, of Melbourne, as its candidate for the Carlton by-election on July 9. Dr…

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Doctor As Communist Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 4

The Communist Party has endorsed Dr. G. P. O 'Days of Melbourne, as its candidate for the Carlton by-election on July 9. Dr. O'Day is on the…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 3

The President asked members to put aside all sentiment and nominate candidates in the best interests of the Association…

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Disappointed Candidates Some Who Gave Up Good Positions

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 1

Defeat of Tully, Kinsella, Lamaro, C. E. Martin, Butler, and Clementson in the recent N. S. Wales election will make Civil Servants pause before throw…

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Mine Mechanics Annual Election Many Unopposed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 6

The only ballot in the annual elections of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association will be for the Adamstown district delegate…

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Children's Prayers. for Members of Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 5

At a public meeting, presided over by Mr. E. W. Hulle, chief inspector of the Commonwealth Bank, Mr. George Fitzpatrick, chairman of the Food…

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