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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 5

Messrs. A. J. White and J. H. Cameron were appointed delegates to the Easter Conference. Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald was…

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Jubilee Queen Candidate's Benefits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 June 1934 · page 7

To assist the candidature of Mrs. J. Fahey (Lady of Commerce) in the Maitland Benevolent Society's queen contest, a cooking competition will…

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Fed. Election May be in March Members' View Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 June 1934 · page 8

As the days pass by have by there evidence of a growing feeling that the Federal Government's original intention to hold the general…

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Elections Affect Subscriptions

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 June 1934 · page 1

General elections may have an unexpected influence on the finances of horticultural societies, football clubs, and other bodies, which accept subscriptions…

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Forthcoming Federal Elections May Not Be Held Until March

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 June 1934 · page 2

With each succeeding day there is a growing feeling that the Federal Government's original intention on to hold the general elections September will he abandoned, and that the elections will not take place until March, 1935…

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Martin By-election to Be Held on July 14

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 June 1934 · page 2

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Maekay, announced that the Martin by-election would be held on July 14. Nominations close on July…

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Protests in Parliament. All-night Sitting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 3

After a debate which had occupied four days, culminating in an all-night sitting, the Sydney Corporation (Amendment) Bill was passed by the…

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"Black Shirts." British Parliament Takes Action. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 2

After a debate in the House of Commons on the Black Shirts' wild meeting at the Olympia Hall last week, the…

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Censure Motion Anticipated When Federal Parliament Meets. Canberra

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 8

Immediately the Federal Parliament meets at the end of the month, it is anticipated that at cinsure motion will be moved by the Federal Labour Party,…

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Extraordinary Election. Merriwa Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 7

In consequence of tlie recent death of Councillor A. M. Jennings an extraordinary vacancy occurred in "C" riding of the Merriwa…

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AUGUST, 1935! Election Forecast PARKES

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 1

A forecast that the Federal elections will take place in August, 1935, was made last night by Mr. H. V. Thorby (U.C.P., Caiare), addressing a…

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INDEPENDENTS Balance of Power Tasmanian Elections Hobart

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 4

In three of the five electoral divisions the counting of votes has been completed. The state of the parties in the new House of Assembly will…

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"Not Far Off" Federal Elections Mr. Lyons Tells Nowra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 5

A warning was given to electors to prepare for an early Federal election by the Prime Minster (Mr. Lyons) when…

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Local Government Elections Mr. Baddeley's Move

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 5

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly the other day, Mr. J. M. Badde[?]y, M.L.A., urged that local government elections throughout New South…

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Labour Wins Tasmanian Elections Big Swing Hobart

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 2

A definite Labour victory is shown as the result of the Tasmanian election count. The state of the parties is…

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Tasmanian Elections Victory for Labour

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 1

The Tasmanian election count was concluded on Friday night, and a definite Labour victory is disclosed. The state of the parties…

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Busy Week State Parliament Many New Bills Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 4

The State Cabinet has decided to bring down the following bills in the Legislative Assembly this week:-Bill to control and regulate…

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Federal Elections. No Date Fixed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) stated at the conclusion of a Cabinet meeting on Friday that no decision had yet been reached with regard to the…

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Labour Wins. Tasmanian Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 2

A definite Labour victory is shown as the result of the Tasmanian election count. The state of the parties is:—…

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Election Pact Mr. Lyons and Dr. Page May Meet Soon Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 June 1934 · page 8

A repetition of his earlier statements that complete unity with the United Australia party would not be achieved unless that party agreed upon…

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