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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Federal Politics. Federal Parliament to Meet. Big Issues This Session. Canberra, 12829

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 6

"With the price of wool down, and the wheat position not as favorable as it might be, with a wave of direct action which has affected…

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Stroud Election. Obstructionists Defeated

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 7

The poll of ratepayers at the extraordinary elections in A and B ridings of Stroud Shire resulted in the defeat of the recalcitrants who have…

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Our Local Parliament. Fortnightly Council Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, there being present Ald. A. H. Knauer (Mayor), H. C. Henderson,…

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Early Election in Victoria Forecasted. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 4

The Victorian Premier, addressing his constituents, told them to be prepared for an election at any time, in view of the present unsatisfactory state…

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Election of Show President. Mr. J. A. Jeffery Selected

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 6

At the meeting of the Macleay A.H. and I. Association Committee on Wednesday, the election of a President to replace Mr. H. C. Mitchell, who is…

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State Parliament. Child Endowment

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 3

An [?] appearing in the city person week inters that at is the intention of the Government to abolish Family Endowment. No grounds have been…

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M.r. Dairy Co. Candidates for Board

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 3

Nominations for the vacancies on the Board of Directors of the M.R. Dairy Co. closed on Tuesday last. There are five eliminates for the two vacancies…

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M.r. Dairy Co. Election of Directors

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 7

In our advertising columns Mr. A. A. Gill announces that he is a candidate for one of the vacant seats on the Board of Directors of the…

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Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 10

The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. W. H. Muldoon. President, Mr. D .H. Smart. Vice Presidents, Messrs. Wallace…

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Our Local Parliament. Fortnightly Council Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There were present Ald. A. H…

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State Elections Probable in May

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 2

In all probability, the State general elections will be held in May. This is the opinion expressed in well-informed Ministerial circles. Ministers hope by…

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Margarine Merger. Questions in Parliament Safeguarding Butter Trade

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Mr. Fenton (Lab., Haribyrnong) asked if the Minister for Markets had noticed that a great…

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Governor-general Grants Dissolution Earliest Possible Election. Canberra

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 2

Parliament is to be dissolved and an election will be held at the earliest possible moment—probably October 19th…

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Defeated Federal Ministry. Mr. Hughes's Amendment Carried. Early Election Likely

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 2

The Bruce-Page Government was defeated in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night by 35 votes to 34, and will probably…

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Political Crisis Government Defeated. Whirlwind Election

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

At the end of last week the Federal Government, by a majority of four votes, carried a Bill to abandon all fields of arbitration, except…

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Federal Government Defeated. Early Election Likely

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 4

The Bruce-Page Government was defeated in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night by 35 votes to 34, and will probably tender its…

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Federal Elections Dr. Page's Appeal to the Electors Ok Cowper

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 4

The Bruce page Government has decided to consult the people immediately on a matter of most profound importance to every individual citizen of the commonwealth. It seeks a decisive mandate on the fundamental necessity of bringing peace to industry through…

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Polling Day: Saturday October 12. Federal Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

Federal election day has been fixed for October 12. An official announcement to this effect was made in Canberra on Friday night…

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Federal Elections—house Dissolved

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

A special proclamation issued yesterday dissolved the Federal Parliament. There is a possibility that the new Parliament will meet about…

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Builders or Bashers? Real Election Issue. Canberra, 16929

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 3

"By a majority of four votes the elected representatives of the people in the Federal Parliament have agreed that it is necessary to clear away the…

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