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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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British General Elections Not Likely Before 1936

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 1

The London "Daily Telograph's lobbyist says:—"Labour members have suggested lately that a general election is possible this year. The…

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New Bishop Goulburn Election GOULBURN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 5

Groat interest in being by Anglleans in connections with the election of the Bishop of the Goulburn diocese, Synod assembles on…

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HOOFBEATS New Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 9

Three new nominations have been received for the Newcastle Jockey Club Committee. The new candidates are Messrs. W. E. Flannery, J…

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Election of '43 Rioting at Paterson Campaign Highlights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 2

To-day's account, from "Mercury files, of the 1843 election deals particularly with the enthusiasm evinced In Maitland on…

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Hamilton Seat Mr. Brennan a Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 6

Mr. William Brennan, who for 20 years was secretary of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation, intends contesting the pre-selection…

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Stroud Shire Council. Election Result

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 2

Mr. Clive Flannery was elected to fill the vacancy in D. Riding of Stroud Shire. He received 142 votes whilst Mr. H. H. Phillips received 126. There were…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 3

The following office-bearers were elected unopposed for the ensuing year:—President, Mr. G. A. Mackay; Vice-Presidents, Messr. R. L…

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Hamilton Seat Polling on Feb. 24 SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 5

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Sir Daniel Lovy, to-day issued a writ for the Hamilton bye-election to full the seat rendered vacant by…

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200 Wounded Outside French Parliament VOLLEYS Several Killed Wild Night Paris, Feb. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 1

With the Chamber surrounded by police, mounted guards, and thousands of troops entrenched in the…

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A.L.P. CONCERN Hamilton Election NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 7

Monthly next having been fixed as nomination day for the Hamilton by-election, has placed the local branch of the A.L.P. in an awkward…

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Not a Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn stated to-day in connection with a report from Newcastle that he was not a candidate for the Hamilton seat. He did not…

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Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 8

At the last meeting or the above held in the Ambulance Hall, on February 1st, the chief business before the meeting was the election of…

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Election of 43 "Victory" Celebrations Campaign Highlights (Concluded)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 10

The concluding instalment of this series dealing with the 1843 election as it was told by the "Mercury," appears to-day. It deals…

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State Cabinet To-day's Meeting Parliament to Meet Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 1

The State Cabinet will hold a meeting this afternoon to consider various matters. Parliament will also meet to-morrow to conclude the session…

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Hamilton Seat Four Candidates NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 7

Nominations for the liami[?]tion seat were declared to-day as follows Sidney Bothune (Communist), Wi[?]iarn Brennan (A.L.P.). Gordon R. Skelton…

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A.L.P. Annual Election Much Interest Manifested

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 4

The annual election of the Cessnock Branch of the A.L.P. Was held last evening in the presence of a large attendance. Much interest was taken in…

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CAULFIELD Oakleigh Candidates To-day's Work Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 5

At. Caulfield this morning several of the Oakloigh Plate, candidates did training work. Vauntry did two rounds of the track…

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Federal Elections Possible This Year

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 4

Although it is considered that a Federal election is not likely to take place until early next year, this view is not shared by Mr J. A. J. Hunter, M.P…

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Federal Elections Possible This Year

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

Although it is considered that a Federal election is not likely to take place until early next year, this view is not shared by Mr, J. A. J. Hunter, M.P. J…

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Fire Board Election Cr. A. E. Collins Supported

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

Cessnock Municipal Council, at its meeting on Tuesday night, decided to support the candidature of Cr. A. E. Collins, of Branxton for election to…

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