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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Federal Elections on September 15th Announcement by Prime Minister. Canberra

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr J. A. Lyons) announced in the House of Representatives this afternoon that the general elections will be…

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Polling Day Sept. 15 Confirmed Brief Campaign Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 2

Late yesterday the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) confirmed the date of the Federal elections—September 15. Parliament is…

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N. S. W. Parliament Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 2

The session of state Parliament will be adjourned for a short period to permit Ministers and members to take part in the Federal election…

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Hunter Seat Likely Candidates Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 7

At the moment of writing it appears probable that there will be a contest for the Hunter seat at the forthcoming Federal…

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Federal Elections. SEPTEMBER 15

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

The Federal elections will take place on September 15. LOCAL ORGANISING WORK A public meeting, convened by the…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassills "News.") Extraordinary Election. MR. T. J. Houlahan Elected to Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 7

At the extraordinary election held on Saturday last to fill the vacancy in the Merriwa Shire Council caused by the death of Councillor A. M. Jennings,…

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The Elections Government Policy Sound Finance Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

The Federal Government has already decided on its election policy for the forthcoming appeal to the people. The keynote of this…

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Party Leaders Discuss Election Policies Train Talk Lyons and Page No Statement Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

The leader of the Australian Country party (Dr. Earle Page) arrived in Sydney today from Canberra. During…

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Wrong Report Reason for Election Lyons Emphatic Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) Spent A few busy hours In Melbourne to-day. Before leaving for Sydney he was…

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DUNGOG A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 3

At the meeting of the committee of the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association held on Tuesday last there were present Messrs…

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Election of Committees

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 3

When the election of the various committees was up for discussion, Mr. C. E. Henny expressed the opinion that the names of those on the…

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Election on September 15 Preparations Begun Canberra, Tues

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

Instructions have already been given for the printing of the electoral rolls in the ordinary routine of preparation. Difficulties that might have…

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Vacancy in Assembly Two Candidates Mentioned. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 6

Discussion in the Parliamentary lobbies indicates that there is likely to be a keen contest to fill the vacancy in the Legisuative Assembly caused by the…

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Federal Elections Rolls to Be Used. Canberra

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 6

The House of Representatives decided to-day that the election in Victoria and West Australia.would be conducted on the old rolls, and in the other State…

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Party Leaders Prepare for Elections Policy Speeches Being Formulated

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

Rapid preparations are being made at Canberra for the Federal elections on September 15. Party leaders are drafting plans for their campaign itineraries, and policy speeches are being formulated. It is probable that the Prime…

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Martin By-election Off

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

The Speaker (Mr G. H. Mackay) announced in the House of Representatives yesterday that, in view of the proximity of the general…

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Federal Elections Cost Will Be About £120,000

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 5

As reported in last issue, the Federal elections will be held on September 15th. The cost of the campaign will be…

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A.A.A CONFERENCE "Motorists' Parliament"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. has been informed by the Australian Automobile Association, of which it is a constituent member, that the next annual…

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Board Election Bowthorne Co. Four Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 6

Seven names were submitted to a ballot at a meeting of shareholders of the Bowthorne Co-operative Butter Factory, Limited,…

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Federal Elections Mr. Lang to Direct State Campaign Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 1

The Lang Labour executive has decided to appoint Mr. J. T. Lang campaign director for the Federal elections in New South Wales…

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