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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1933

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Woman in "Slacks" In Parliament House. Senator' S Protest

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 4

The dignity of Parliament will in future preclude women wearing "slacks" from entering Parliament House, Canberra…

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Election of Kearsley Shire President

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 3

The Kearsley Shire Council will hold a special meeting for the election of president on the evening of December 7…

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By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 7

The extraordinary election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councillor Pearse, was hels on Saturday, by postal voting. The result was…

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MORPETH Mayoral Election Interest Aroused

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 November 1933 · page 2

Once again the election of the first citizen becomes a matter of interest and speculation. In a few weeks the Council will assemble…

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Maths. Paper Set Wrongly. Poser for Inter. Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 3

It was impossible for candidates at the Intermediate Examination to answer one of the problems in the mathematics paper, the Senior…

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Committee Meeting Election of President

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 4

Under the rules of the Association it became necessary for Mr. T. H. Fleming to stand down from the position of Chairman for 12 mouths, when he…

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ULSTER Election Results Govt. Wins London, Dec. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 December 1933 · page 1

With the exception of four Belfast University seats, the results of the general election in Northern Ireland…

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SURPRISE! Grant's Election Upper House Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 December 1933 · page 1

The completion of the third ballot for the election of 15 members who are to serve in the Legislative…

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High School Successful Candidates Boys' List

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 December 1933 · page 5

Following are the candidates who have qualified for admission to tho Maitland Boys' High School: Henry P. Jonos, Greaford; Neville…

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Election in Northern Ireland Unionists in Power London

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 December 1933 · page 1

The general election In Northern Ireland resulted in the return of Lord Craigavon's Unionist Government by a substantial majority. Mr de Valera, President of the Irish Free State, was elected for South Down, a border electorate…

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Primary Final Examination Candidates Who Have Qualified for Admission to Singleton I.h.s

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 December 1933 · page 2

The undermentioned candidates for the primary final examination have qualified for admission to the Singleton Intermediate High School. The…

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Public Servants' Salaries Discussion in Parliament Mr. Baddeley's Criticism of Bil

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 5

When the Public Service Salaries Act (Amendment) Bill was undr discussion in the Legislative Assembly the other day, Mr. Baddeley…

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High School. Successful District Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 2

Following are the candidates (boys) from the Muswellbrook district who have qualified for admission to the Maitland High School:—Will Whiting,…

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Spanish Elections. Position of Parties. MADRID

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 2

The final figures in the elections place the positions of the parties as follow:—Right 207, Centre 150, Left 106. On this basis…

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Peeps Into the Political Past. Late J. C. L. Fitzpatrick's Political Scrap Book. "Dips in Delightful Debates." When "Fitz o' Orange" Was On Deck. Thirty-five Years in Parliament. For "The Dungog Chronicle." in the Days of Speaker Willis

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 4

In the days when Mr. Henry Willis was Speaker in the N.S.W. State Parliament, things were lively at times. Mr. Henry Willis was then the Liberal…

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State Parliament Mr Lazzarini's Question Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 December 1933 · page 2

In the Legislative' Assembly to-day, the Premier (Mr Stevens) said that no pupil attending the art class of the Technical College, whose parents were…

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"Elections Were Full of Corruption" Lang's Charge Assembly Breeze Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 7

The allegation that the Legislative Council elections were full of corruption was made by the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) when…

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Cessnock Rugby League Football Club Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Recommendation Made for Appointment of playing Coach

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 4

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Qualificed for High School Successful Cessnock Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 3

The Cessnock District Intpector (Mr. P. C. Cane, B.A.), has made available the list of candiates successful in gaining entrance to the…

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Divisions in Parliament Costly Affairs

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 7

Divisions taken in the House of Representatives are costly affairs. When, as the result of, obstructionist tactics, up to 20 divisions are called for in a…

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