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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1935

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Disorderly Scenes in Federal Parliament Mr Rowley James Suspended

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 8

The House of Representatives sat until 3. a.m. yesterday morning discussing Budget Estimates. Disorderly scenes were witnessed in…

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Milk Question In Parliament Mr Malcolm Brown Defends Milk Board

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 6

There was an uproar in the Legislative Assembly during the debate on the Budget when Mr Malcolm Brown entered upon a vigorous defence of the Milk Board…

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Miners' Lodges Election of Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 4

The result of the ballot for the election of officers for Abermain No. 2 Miners' Lodge is as follows: President, T. Hirst 185, J. Kavanagh 93;…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 2

The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. D. Penfold re-elected…

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Candidate's Death London, Nov. 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 1

Mr. Noel Skelton, Under-Secretary for Scotland, died at Edinburgh to-day aged 55. He was one of the Conservative candidates from the Scottish…

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Greek King Capital's Welcome Proposed Election London. November 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 1

In brilliant sunshine, King George IT, landed at Phaleron to-day, and srove to the capital in an open car surrounded by cavalry officers. The…

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Final Result British Elections LONDON, Nov. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 1

The last result of the general election was declared to-day, when three retiring members were returned for the Combined Scottish Universities…

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Keen Interest New Zealand Election Result Open Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 8

Not for a long time has the New Zealand general election appeared so "open" as the present contest, which will terminate…

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Primary Final Examination. Successful Candidates at Local Schools

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 5

Following is a list of the [?] who were successful in [?] primary final examination at local schools…

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Eisteddfod Juvenile Popular Candidates Lead Regained by Miss Violin

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 3

Extra efforts exerted during the past week enabled Miss Violin to once again occupy top position in the talented popular Juvenile candidate…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS Narrow Victory Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 1

By the narrow margin of 47 votes, Mr. T. Ratana won the Western Maori seats in the House of Representatives, from the Government…

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Military Exams Successful Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 4

Examinations for promotion to commissioned and non-commissioned rank were conducted by the 18th Battalion in the East West Maitland…

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Labour Leader Party. Election LONDON, Nov. 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 8

The Parliamentary Labour, party met yesterday to elect a leader, and, after two ballots, in which Mr. Arthur Greenwood and Mr. Herbert…

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N.Z, ELECTIONS Triumph for Labour Big Majority Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 10

A decisive victory was gained by Labour in the New Zealand general elections, and the Dominion is to have a Labour…

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Hardship Under Moratorium Act Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 4

Mr W. A. Howarth (U.A.P., Maitland), asked the Minister for Justice, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, if the Minister were aware of the…

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Development of Shale Oil Premier's Statement in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 2

The Premier, Mr B. S. B. Stevens, stated in the Legislative Assembly at question time on Wednesday that the experiments made in…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS. Labor's Government. LANDSLIDE

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 1

For the first time in the history of New Zealand a Labor Government has been returned to power. The Forbes-Coates Ministry, a…

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MORPETH Mayoral Election Civic Matters

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 2

In common with the other municipalities throughout the State, Morpeth will shortly be engaged in the intriguing task of…

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N.Z. ELECTION Favourable Reaction Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 10

The Prime Minister (Mr. Forbes), stated last night that the Cabinet would probably resign at the week-end. "The referee has given his verdict,"…

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New Zealand Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 2

Labour triumphed in the New Zealand general elections on Wednesday, and the Dominion is to have its first Labour Government. A substantial…

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