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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1935

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sanctions Bill In Federal Parliament Hostile Reception From Labour Parties

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 1

Hostility from both Labour parties met the Government's attempt to obtain leave to introduce the Sanctions Bill in the House of Representatives yesterday. The imposition of economic sanctions…

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Melbourne Cup Day Federal Parliament Decides Not to Sit. Canberra

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 6

The House of Representatives to-day decided not to sit on Tuesday next, the day of the running of the Melbourne Cup…

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By Air Election Battles Parties Busy London, Oct, 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 1

More electioneering is being done by air in the present election than ever formerly. The Dominions…

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Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 4

The forthcoming election of a Councillor for Stroud Shire is creating some interest as it is rumoured that there will he competition for the…

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Signs of Fear Conservative Armoury British Elections London, Nov. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 November 1935 · page 1

Addressing an election meeting at Crowe to-day, the leader of the Labour Opposition major Att[?] said that the chief weapon in the Conservative…

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ELECTIONS Nomination Day 1315 Candidates London, November 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 1

To-day was nomination day for the general election which takes place on November 14. Approximately 1315 candidates were…

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Gordon Seat Sir Philip Goldfinch U.A.P. Candidate Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 5

The Gordon Electoral Conference, by a substantial majority, selected Sir Philip Goldfinch as the candidate to represent the the United Australia Party…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 1

The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs. White. Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Bosworth and Muddle. Treasurer, Mrs. Rumble…

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Juvenile Eisteddfod Popular Candidate

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

The position in the popular Eisteddfod candidate contest is again altered as a result of the seventh count. Miss Elocution returns to…

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Gordon By-election Sir P. Goldfinch Selected to Represent U.a.p

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 November 1935 · page 2

The Gordon Electoral Conference, by a substantial majority, on Monday night, selected Sir Philip Goldfinch as the candidate to represent the United…

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Methodist Synod Five Candidates Recommended for Ministry

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 November 1935 · page 2

The Maitland District Synod of the Methodist Church, which includes ministers and representatives of all the circuits from Catherine Hill Bay to…

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Howled Down British Elections Wild Meetings London, Nov. 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 November 1935 · page 1

Disorderly meetings, which continue to face many members are making things hard for speakers. Mr. J. H. Thomas, especially arouses…

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Two in Field U.a.p.— Independent By-election Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 November 1935 · page 1

Two candidate: will contest the Gordon by-election, the nominations for which closed at noon to-day. They are Sir Philip…

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Vacant Gordon Seat Two Candidates in the Field. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 November 1935 · page 8

The Labour Party will not contest the Gordon seat which has been rendered vacant by the elevation of Sir Thomas Bavin to the Judiciary…

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Last Stage Election Campaign Labour Active London, Nov. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 November 1935 · page 1

With the end of the series of political broadcasts for the National Government, the General Election campaign entered on its…

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QUIRINDI Complimentary Social, Queen Candidates Quirindi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 November 1935 · page 4

A complimentary social was tendered the queen candidates in the recent Quirindi Hospital and Commercial Travellers' Carnival, and a small…

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A Lull British Elections Armistice Day London, November 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 1

There will be a lull in the election campaign to-morrow, owing to Armistice Day celebrations. The speeches will reach a climax on Tuesday…

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Hard Pressed Ramsay MacDonald British Elections London, Nov. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 November 1935 · page 1

Political leaders will make their final appeals to electors to-morrow. The election has been notable for frequent disturbances and the unwilling…

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Lively Night British Elections Final Appeal London. November 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1935 · page 1

London is now preparing for the Hveliest election night since the Great War. Special Heencing extensions until midnight have been granted to…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS All Seats Contested Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1935 · page 4

There will be contests in all constituencies at the general election on November 27. Nominations closed with a total of…

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