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Politics & elections, 1934

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Election Results

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 6

Figures for the Hunter seat will be posted at the "Daily Mercury" office to-night. The first return should…

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Blows Struck Electioneering Stir Scuffle Ensues Grafton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 9

Last night towards the end of a political meeting in Prince-street, Grafton, Dr. H. L. Kesteven, the Doughlas, Social Credit candidate, who…

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The Election Voting in Maitland Workers Busy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 7

Although the period preceding the election was the quietest in Maitland for some years, the representatives of the various parties were busy…

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Collapsed at Polling Booth

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 4

James Dewsnap, who for many years has been caretaker of the Belmore Park at West Tamworth, collapsed about 8.20 on Saturday morning at the…

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How Candidates Polled at the Federal Elections on Saturday Cent Victory State Labour Gains in N.S.W. Country Party's Position Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 4

Although a number of seats are still doubtful; the result of the Federal elections on Saturday means the continuance in 'office of the United Australia party, led by Mr. J. A. Lyons. It would seem as if the United Australia party will lose…

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MUSWELLBROOK Election Activity MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 3

Following one of the quletest campaiges on record, there was much activity on the part of the opposing parties on Saturday last. Early on…

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FATALITIES Election Day SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 3

A number of people died suddenly on election day. Mrs. Cahill, mother of Mr. J. Cahill, former member of the state…

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Elections Were a "Political Miracle,,-U.A.P. View Move for Joint Govt. on Lyons Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 7

The success of the U.A.P.U.C.P. parties In emerging from Saturday's elections with a substantial majority was the main,…

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Polling at Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

Polling Day in Dungog passed off quietly, and no untoward incidents marked the procedure at the polling booth where everything was…

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Duty of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 4

Different people place different constructions on the result of last Saturday's vote. It all depends on the point of view it is desired to…

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The Elections Lyons Government to Carry On. a Few Seats Still in Doubt. Country Influence Strengthened. Thompson for New England, Gardner for Robertson, Aubrey Abbott for Gwydir Mac. Abbott Polling Well for Senate

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

Polling day has come and gone, and the people of Australia have decided that a radical change in the Government was not called for…

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Election Messages "Spend Money" to Celebrate Victory—mr. D. R. Hall's Advice

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 6

Mr. D. R. Hall said that sane government was assured for years. "Let us celebrate by becoming spendthrifts for a month," he added. "The man…

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The Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 6

Polling day passed without incident here. The number of absentee votes recorded was smaller than for years, voters generally showing a greater…

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Voting at Muswellbrook. Labor Candidate Tops Poll

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 1

A total of 3614 votes were recorded in the Muswellbrook subdivision of the New England electorate in Saturday's poll…

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Election Notes. Local Campaign

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 1

Now that the fight is almost over organisers are packing bags and preparing to go back to their every-day jobs, with the resolve to live to fight…

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The Elections Overseas Comment "Orthodoxy Wins" London, Sept. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

"The Times." in an editorial, states:-" The results of the Australian elections leave no doubt that the elections decisively…

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Only Minor Changes in Election Figures To-day DOUBTFUL Number of Seats. Lyons's Plans Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 1

There were only minor alterations in the election, figures to-day, and the position has not undergone any…

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Federal Election Results. Sane Government Endorsed. U.A.P. Retains Reins of Power

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

The Federal Elections, held on Saturday indicated that the Electors of Australia still have confidence in the sane and sound administration of the Lyons Government. Although the United Australia Party appear likely to lose…

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The Federal Elections Mr. James Retains Hunter Seat. Overwhelming Majority

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 3

The general anticipation that Mr. Rowley James, member for the Hunter, would be returned by an overwhelming majority was…

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The New Parliament Cabinet Forecast

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 1

With the exception of the appointment of Mr R. G. Menzies, K.C., as Attorney-General, in succession to Mr J. G. Latham, little immediate change will occur in the constitution of the Federal Cabinet following the elections…

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