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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1935

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To Meet British Parliament Public Interests London, Oct, 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1935 · page 1

An official announcement, issued to-day on behalf of the Government recalls Parliament on October 22. The announcement read: "When the…

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Euchre Party Popular Lady Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 October 1935 · page 4

The euchre party held in aid of St. Paul's Women's Guild candidate, Mrs. W. Lightfoot, was well attended on Saturday night. The prize-winner in…

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Cessnock Amateur Cycling Club Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 October 1935 · page 5

Officers elected at the annual meeting of Cessnock Amateur Cycling Club were:— Patron H. W. Left; president, w…

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DEFEATED! Canadian Government the Elections Ottawa, October 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 October 1935 · page 2

At the general elections, the Canadian Conservative Government led by the Prime Minister (Mr. R. B. Bennett) was overwhelmingly…

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Thousands of Candidates for School Examinations

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 October 1935 · page 1

It is estimated that this year there will be about 14,000 candidates for the intermediate examination, and 3000 for the leaving certificate…

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Trying to Make Parliament Respectable

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 3

IT IS GRATIFYING to note that steps are to be taken in the Federal Parliament to put a stop to disorderly conduct in the House. A message from Canberra states that as a direct outcome…

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Examinations; Big List of Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 7

It is estimated this year that there will be about 14,000 candidates for the intermediate examination and 3000 candidates for the leaving…

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Popular Girl Morpeth Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 4

A largo and enthusiastic meeting of the supporters of Mrs. Melville candidate in the popular girl competition arranged in connection with the…

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British General Elections Probable Date November 14. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 6

The "Daily Telegraph's" political advisor says mat Air Baldwin has fixed on November 14 as the date of the general elections…

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Kurri Soccer Club Function Queen Candidate and Ladies' Committee. to Be Entertained

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 7

In appreciation of the good work done by Mrs. G. Birtley and the Ladies' Committee in the recently conducted Coalfields…

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Juvenile Eisteddfod Popular Candidates. Miss Violin Regains Lead

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 October 1935 · page 3

During the past fortnight the enthusiastic committee controlling the interests of Miss Violin have been particularly busy, and as a result it…

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N.Z. Elections Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 October 1935 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Forbes) yesterday announced that the date of the, general election has been fixed for November 27…

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Condition of O'hara's Plane Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 October 1935 · page 1

Questioned by Sir Charles Marr (U.A.P., Parkes) regarding the flight to New Zealand of Mr W.'M. O'Hara, without an airworthiness certificate, the…

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Gordon Seat Election Date Fixed SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 October 1935 · page 5

The Gordon, by-election, made necessary by the apointment of Sir Thomas Bavin to the Supreme Court Bench, will be held on Saturday, November…

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Cessnock Poultry Club Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 October 1935 · page 3

The Cessnock District Poultry Club is a very progressive body. The membership has now reached 60, and the turnover for…

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British Election Campaign in Full Swing 1273 Candidates in the Field London

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 October 1935 · page 1

The general election is now in full swing, 1273 candidates being already in the field for the 615 seats. In its 3000-word manifest o, the National Government says that its foreign policy would retain the League of…

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Gordon Seat U.A.P. Candidates SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 October 1935 · page 5

Eleven nominations for selection for the Gordon seat were received at the U.A.P. headquarters. The by election is made necessary owing to…

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Abyssinian Counter Attack Likely at Makale ACTIVITY! British Elections Film Talks London, Oct 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 October 1935 · page 1

All members of Parliament are now working hard at their constituencies in preparation for the…

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Life of Parliament Extension Suggested

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 5

The view that the life of the National Parliament should be extended from three years to at least five years was expressed in the House of…

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Relief Workers and Council Trouble Ventilated in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 4

The trouble between emergency relief Workers and the Merowether Municipal Council was ventilated in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by the Labour…

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