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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

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Upper Hunter. TWO U.A.P. CANDIDATES

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

Two candidates have been nominated for selection to contest the Upper Hunter seat in the interests of the United Australia Party. The nominees…

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State Election Early Appeal Certain General Feeling Sydney. Friday. '

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 4

The feeling prevails in business circles that an early state election is now beyond doubt An announcement is expected…

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Further Revenue Attached Proclamations Issued Last Night Early State Election Predicted

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

Last night a resolution was passed Toy the Senate and House of Representatives for the confiscation of one-sixth of the railway revenue, all receipts from deatn duties, stamp duties, and the issue and transfer of liquor licences; revenue from the sale or lease of…

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Heavy Heart Polling in France Opposition Wins Paris, May 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 1

France polled in the second ballet for the Chamber of Deputies with a heavy heart. The assassination of the President, M. Doumer,…

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Election of Directors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 3

On the motion of Messrs. Bennett and Williams it was decided that Messrs. R. W. Alison and H. E. Elliott be re-elected directors…

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Feeling High French Elections New President Paris, May 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 1

M. Alfred le Brun, President of the Senate, was to-day elected President of France by 633 votes against his opponent's 163. He…

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QUEENSLAND Election Tactics BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 9

The Premier (Mr. Moore), who has been touring the Darling Dowas, where he received a gratifying reception, delivered his first city election…

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"Election in June"

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 3

Addressing a representative gathering at Wyong Mr. S. L. Gardiner, M.P., the Federal Government Whip, forecasted a State election in June…

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'Bungers' Explode In Parliament House Practical Joke? Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 1

There was an unusual incident in the Legislative Assembly early this morning when a bundle of "hand grenades" was thrown at the feet of…

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Drastic Legislation. in State Parliament. 10 Per Cent. Tax on Mortgages Described As "Capital Levy." Drastic Penalties for Breaches

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, the Premier (Mr. Lang) introduced a bill to impose taxation on all mortgages. It was described by…

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United Country Movement Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Liverpool Plains Electoral Council showed their wisdom in selecting Mr. H. C. Carter, M.L.A., as the endorsed candidate of…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 2

It was explained that at the first meeting the only officer-bearers elected were the Secretary and Delegates to Convention. It was now necessary…

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Mid-June Election is Now the Strongest Tip New Premier Takes Control Vital Party Meetings Arranged Governors Action Dumbfounded City Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 1

The only topic of conversation in the city to-day was the dramatic downfall of the Lang Government last night. There was a general feeling of relief in business circles that the Governor had at last taken action to end the Premier's reign,…

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Short Election Campaign Polling Day Probably June 11

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 2

It is probable that the New South Wales elections will be held on June 11. The campaign is expected to be one of the fiercest in the State's history. There are good grounds for believing that a composite Ministry will be formed…

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Labour Loses Seats U.A.P. and U.C.P. Gain Ground the Victorian Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 2

As a result of the Victorian elections, which were held on is Saturday the United Australia Party had a sweeping victory, gaining 15 seats, which gives them an absolutely majority in a House of 65 members…

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Preparing for the Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 2

A meeting of the Electorate Council of the United Country Movement will be held on Saturday afternoon next at the Northern Agricultural Association's…

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Victorian Elections Crashing Labour Defeat United Australia Party Leads

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 1

The election for the Victorian Legislative Assembly was held on Saturday. The United Australia party gained many seats, and will be the dominant party in the new Parliament. The crushing defeat of Labour indicates strong approval of the Premiers' Plan…

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Lang Dismissed From Office Election Expected on June 11th

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 3

Shortly after we went to press on Friday evening, the Premier (Mr. J. T. Lang) was dismissed from office by the Governor (Sir…

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Unity Arrangement Reached. U.a.p.: U.C.P. Election Day Fixed for June 11th. SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

An emergency Government, consisting of six members of the U.A.P. and four members of the U.C.P. was sworn in to-night by Sir Philip Game. The…

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Mr. Hill Offers Support. for Premiers' Plan Candidates Melborne

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 5

The Premier of South Australia (Mr. Hill), who passed through Melbourne to-day on his way to Canberra, indicated that he would give his active…

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