Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

861 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 44

Leichhardt By-election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

Arrangements have been made for the Leader of the State Opposition (Mr. J. T. Lang) to speak in the Leichhardt by-election campaign at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kearsley Shire Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

The selection ballot conducted by the Pelaw Main Miners' Lodge for two Labour candidates to contest the D. riding seats in connection with the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

MAITLAND A.L.P. Fortnightly Meeting Civic Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Maitland branch of the A.L.P. was held at Mr. W. F O'Hearn's residence last night, when Mr. J. Fuge presided…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Elections Probable Dates April or May Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 1

There are indications that the State elections will be held probably in April or May, although the government can avoid an appeal to the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Life of Parliament SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 1

A proposal that" the life of Parliament be extended from three to five years in order to save the cost of general…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

State Elections Expected in April of May Candidates Being Chosen

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 5

There areindications that the State elections will probably be held in April or May next year, although the Government can avoid an appeal to the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Polled Insufficient Votes 83 Election Candidates Forfeit £2075

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 5

Commonwealth Consolidated Revenue will benefit to the extent of £2075 following the forfeiture by 83 candidates at the recent…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Shire Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 8

Nominations are invited for Councillors for the Merriwa Shire Council, two councillors being required for [?]ach of the three ridings. This will be the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

CONFIRMATION St. Peter's Church 74 CANDIDATES

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 6

The Confirmation service held in St. Peter's Church, East Maitland, last night was but another event of the week of celebrations to…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wallarobba Shire Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

The trienniel election of councillors of the Wallarobba Shire will be held by postal ballot closing at the Dungog post office at 6 p.m. on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Elections Early in 1935? Parties Preparing

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 1

There are indications that the State elections will probably be held about April or May, although the Government can avoid an appeal to the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Privilege for Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

Acting on the request of Cr. Christiansen, Kearsley Shire Council, at its meeting last night, decided to ask the Minister for Local Government to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Civil Elections Features Explained Rates Owing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 6

Considerable misunderstanding exists among would-be nominees for the forthcoming triennial municipal and shire elections…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Important Bills for Parliament Government Speeding Up Business

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 2

The State Government has decided to make more rapid progress with the business before Parliament. There are many important bills, and the Premier (Mr Stevens) is anxious that the majority of these should be completed before the Christmas adjournment…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Nundah Cricket Club Election of Officers

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 3

There was a good attendance at the first meeting of the Nundah Cricket Club, when the election of officers resulted as follows: Patron, Mr Malcolm…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Five Years? Extending Life of Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Mr. E. Hocking (U.A.P., Canterbury), asked the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens), whether he would…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mr. Baddeley on Taxation Outspoken Remarks in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 5

Discussing taxation mutters in the Legislation Assembly the other day, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., said:— "I do not object in any way to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Election Day. On Hotel Premises. "LISTENING To WIRELESS."

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

Henry Ernest Deards, licensee of the Court House Hotel, Dungog, was charged at the Dungog Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. F. Grugeon,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Municipal Election (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 8

Sir,—A recent par, in your paper should serve to awaken the ratepayers of this town to the fact of the forthcoming municipal election, to…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

MAITLAND A.L.P. Municipal Elections Relief Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 6

The question of the municipal elections was fully discussed at a well-attended meeting of the Maitland branch of the A.L.P. last night, at…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →