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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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BY-ELECTION The Lowestoft Seat LONDON, February 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 1

In the Lowestoft by-election, held yesterday, the results were:— P. LOFTUS (Nat. Conserv.) .. 15912 Rev. R. SORASEN (Lab.) .. 13992…

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Echo of Kearsley Shire Election Cr. Christianson and Caucus

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 5

At its meeting on Sunday, the Cessnock Electoral Council received a communication from the State Council, asking for further particulars…

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Lang's Speech Hamilton By-Election Interjections Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 8

Speaking in support of Mr. Brennan, the Labour candidate for the Hamilton by-election, the leader of the Opposition, Mr. J…

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Labour Wins Hamilton By-election Count Concludes Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Brennan, the Lang party candidate, was successful at the by-election for the Hamilton seat in the State Legislature…

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Hamilton Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

The counting of votes cast in the Hamilton by-election to-day. The final [?] are:— W. E. Brennan (Long…

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Parliament Prorogued

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 4

A proclamation was issued on Monday by the Acting Premier (Mr Bruxner), proroguing the State Parliament to Tuesday, March 27…

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£2,000,000 Loan Scheme to Be Dealt with As Soon As Parliament Meets. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 2

The New South Wales Government will take immediate steps to put hi operation the plans formulated by the Premier (Mr B. S. B. Stevens) which…

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Board of Fire Commissioners Election of Members Announced

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 2

The result of the election of members of the Board of Fire Commissioners was announced by the Chief Secretary (Mr Chaffey). The following were elected:…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 3

Mr. L. C. Kingston, re-elected President. Messrs, Harold Perrin and R. Wyllie re-elected Vice-Presidents…

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Lang Criticised Miners' Leader's View By-election Newcastle

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

Some frank comment on the recent Hamilton by election were made by the President of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr…

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QUIRINDI Election of Chairman Football Club Quirindi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 5

The statement that others had been talking about the appointment of president of Quirindi Football Club, but were not game…

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Popular Queen Business Candidate First Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 6

The first step in the launching of the appeal for the Maitland Benevolent Home was taken last night, when a meeting of…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 5

On the motion of Mrs. Sudbury, seconded by Mrs. C. Hooke, all retiring officers were re-elected as follows:—…

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Support for New Candidates Coalfields Rugby League Clubs

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

Delegates representing Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Morpeth-East Maitland and Maitland United Football Clubs met at West Maitland on Tuesday…

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Singleton Pastures Protection Board Election Day Fixed

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 3

A meeting of the Singleton Pastures Protection Board was held in the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning, those present being Messrs W. L. Hickson…

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Lady of Commerce Queen Candidated Select Retailers' Effort

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 6

Mrs, J, Fahey was nominated and selected unapposed as the "Lady of commerce" for the Maitland Benevalent Home Jubilee Queen compotition,…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

Patron, the Mayor, Ald. R. L. Fitzgerald, re-elected. President, Mr. A. W. Frazer, re-elected…

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Queen Contest Candidate for Farmers Optimistic View

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1934 · page 7

The popularity of the jubilee queen competition for the Benevolent Society was again demonstrated last night at Miss Edwards' rooms…

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In September? Forecast of Election Federal Sphere Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 6

The feeling is growing here that owing to the strained relations between the Government and the Country Party, there…

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Fast Gallops Work at Randwick A.J.C. Candidates Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 7

In view of the approach of the A.J.C. Autumn Carnival, interest in the gallops at Randwick is increasing, Candidates for the big…

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