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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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In The Social Circle Hospital Auxiliary Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 3

At the annual mooting of Newcastle Hospital Women's Auxiliary, held at the Chamber of Commerce, yesterday afternoon, the report showed the…

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Not Fixed Yet Dissolution of Parliament SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 5

At a special meeting of the executive council to-day Parliament was further prorogued until August 9. It is expected that by then the printing…

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Hospital Board Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 7

A motion was carried at the meeting of the Morewether branch of the A.L.P. last night, that the A.L.P. should nominate a member for the…

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French Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 5

The French Chamber of Deputies has passed the Civil Servants Salaries Bill, after M. Poincare, the Prime Minister, has declared that he would resign if…

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Yearly Club Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Newcastle Yearly Club was hold in the Trades Hall, Mr. H. Bull presiding. The auditors' report and…

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Maitland Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 7

Mr. A. Howarth will be the Nationalist candidate for Maitland at the forthcoming elections. Notification that Mr. Howarth had…

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Council Annoyed Wallsend Labor Nominations Candidates Criticised

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 5

The nominations of Messrs. D. Rees, E. R. J. Peters and F. J. Sandow for selection as candidate for Wallsend, were criticised at…

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Federal Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 5

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, stated to-night that the Federal Parliament will probably held two sessions each year at Canberra, one in the spring and the…

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Water Board Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 13

Already the Labour party [?]de a very definite move in connect, with the Water and Sewerage Board elections of 1928. The Queensland central…

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Nationalist Candidates Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 6

Although Miss Stanley, M.P., has been selected by the Nationalists as the official candidate for Bondi, Mr. H. V. Jaques, M.P., intends to stand as a…

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Colliery Mechanics Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Colliery Mechanics' Association, held at Maitland on Saturday night, the following officers were installed:…

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Peace Again? Labor Faction Fight Ceases Till After Elections Will Mutch be Selected for Botany? SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 5

With the assertion of Mr. Mutch, leader of the anti-Lang faction in the Labour Party, that he will abide by the decision of the A.L.P. conference, the split in the party for electioneering purpose at any rate, is closed…

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School of Arts Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Newcastle School of Arts last night, Mr. F. J. Crane was re-elected president Mr. H. L. Wheeler was elected…

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Victorian Parliament Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1927 · page 7

In the Victoria Legislative Assembly to-day a bill was read a first time providing for the construction of a bridge over the Yarra at Spencer-street. It was…

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Waratah Sports Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 July 1927 · page 6

At the meeting of Waratah-Mayfield Sports Progress Association held last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:—…

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A.l.p. Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 8

Mr. H. Sutherland Organiser of Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association. Mr. J. O'Reilly, Secretary New…

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Imperator Fit Candidate for Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 7

In view of the Maitland Mile and Cup meeting, which opens on the Rutherford course on Wednesday, the race meeting at Heddon on Saturday…

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The State Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 August 1927 · page 6

It is now understood that the State Parliamentary election will be held on an early date in October. This will be later than wall expected when…

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State Elections Speech by Mr. Lang Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1927 · page 5

Mr. Lang, the Premier, addresed a midday meeting to-day in Belmore Park, near the Central Railway Station. In reference to the question of…

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Selection War Two Labor Candidates?

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 August 1927 · page 5

So determined are Newcastle district electoral council that it is expected that they will continue to defy the A.L.P. executive if to-day's…

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