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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1933

360 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 18

West Australian Secession Views of Opposing Leaders Uttle Interest in State Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 2

Sir James Mitchell, Premier of Western Australia, furnishes a statement, giving reasons why he considers Western Australia should, secede from the Commonwealth. Sir Charles Nathan, president of the Federal Union, and leader of…

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Tobacco-Growing Industry Animated Debate in Parliament. Postponement Agreed to

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, Mr. V. C. Thompson (New England) appealed to the Government to take steps without delay to save…

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The Archbishopric Election of Bishop Mowll Likely

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 5

Present indications are that the Bishop in Western China (the Bight Rev. Howard Mowll) will be elected to the vacant Archbishopric of Sydney by…

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Kurri and Weston Chess Association. Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 6

The Kuiri and Weston Chess Association, which only recently combined with the view of making a strong team, held its first meeting at Mr. E…

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Cessnock Council Rumpus Ald. Brown Criticises Town Clerk. Echo of Municipal Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 5

Contending that the Town Clerk had failed to observe the spirit of a resolution passed by the Council directing that, in the…

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Election of New Archbishop Synod to Meet To-morrow

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 April 1933 · page 3

It is expected that when the Anglican Synod meets to-morrow a motion will be tabled providing for the election of the new Archbishop of Sydney…

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The Banks Discussion in Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1933 · page 3

Mr. Seullin moved the adjournment of the House of Representatives on Friday last to discuss the necessity for an inquiry into banking operations…

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Angry Scene in Federal Parliament Two Labour Members Suspended

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 5

An angry scene in the House of Representatives on Wednesday night culminated in the suspension of two members of the Opposition…

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Hinton Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 6

The election of two [?] for the Hinton Swamn Drawing Trust will be held on Saturday, April 29, the [?] place being the Hinton School…

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S.A. ELECTIONS. Issue Decided To-day Many Candidates Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 1

Throughout South Australia to-day in even the remotest centres where there is no telegraph or telephone communication, electors are deciding…

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Link with Early Days Extracts From "Mercury" Files Hunter Valley History Election Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 6

A public meeting of the electors of Newcastle having been called by Major Wentworth's friends, to be held on Wednesday last, for the purpose…

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Two Governments Defeated South Australia and Western Australia Sweeping Changes at Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 1

Two Governments were overwhelmingly defeated at the general elections held on Saturday. Divided into three groups, the Labour party was routed in South Australia, where the Liberal Country League will assume control…

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West and South Australian Elections. Two Governments Defeated Secession Carried in W.A.

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 2

Voting in the W.A. referendum indicates that there will be a two to one majority in favour of secession from the Federation…

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Cup Candidates Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 7

Fast times were recorded by the Williamstown Easter Cup candidates at Caulfield this morning. Distant went over 10 furlongs on…

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The Coming Referendum the Issues Plainly Stated Iv.—why Not Election by the People?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1933 · page 5

Granted that reform of the Upper House is necessary, why not trust the people themselves to elect the members of the Council? Objection is raised to the present proposals for Upper House reform…

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The Coming Referendum the Issues Plainly Stated Iv.-why Not Election by the People?

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1933 · page 1

Granted that reform of the Upper House is necessary, why not trust the people themselves to elect the members of the Council? Objection is raised to the present proposals for Upper House reform…

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Vic. By-election Seven Candidates MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1933 · page 1

Six men, endorsed U.A.P candidates and one woman candidate, endorsed by the Labour party are to-day contesting a by-election of…

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The Coming Referendum the Issues Plainly Stated Iv.—why Not Election by the People?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 5

Granted that reform of the Upper House is necessary, why not trust the people themselves to elect the members of the Council? Objection is raised to the present proposals 'for Upper House reform…

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Election of Directors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 1

Messrs. G. Dark and S. Davey wera the only nominations for the vacancies on the Board and were declared elected…

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The Coming Referendum the Issues Plainly Stated Iv. — Why Not Election by the People?

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 4

Granted that reform of the Upper House is necessary, why not trust the people themselves to elect the members of the Council? Objection is raised to the present proposals for Upper House reform…

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