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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Censure Motion Defeat in State Parliament Coal Position Discussed Mr. Bavin Replies to Criticism Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 11

After only two questions had been asked, the Premier, following the usual custom when a censure motion is moved, announced in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon that Ministers would not reply to any inquiries directed to them. The…

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Ashfield By-election Labour Nominations Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 8

Labour nominations for the Ashfield by-election. which closed to-night, include the names of—Miss E. Cunningham, a prominent Member of the Teachers'…

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Disorder in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 5

The occurrence in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, when four members were suspended, was not the worst in the history of the Queensland…

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Ashfield Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

At a meeting of the Nationalist Executive yesterday afternoon, it was decided not to endorse any candidate in connection with the Ashfield by-election. It is…

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The Maiden Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 6

Kenmore, topweight in the Maiden Handicap, will have to show a considerable improvement on his form at Gosford Thursday to have any chance here…

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The General Elections Mr. Bruce Attacks Mr. Hughes "A Traitor To His Party" Dr. Page at Gosford; Mr. Watkins Opens Campaign in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 9

The Prime Minister (Mr. S. M. Bruce) vigorously replied to Mr. Hughes when he spoke at Chatswood last night in support of the candidature for the North Shore Electorate of Dr. Nott…

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A.L.P. Candidates Queensland Selections Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 9

At a special meeting of the executive of the Australian Labour party to-day, the following candidates were chosen for the forthcoming Federal elections…

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In Other States Candidates Selected ADELAIDE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 7

The Labor conference has elected Mr. Gabb to contest Angus, Mr. F. R. McHugh for Wakefield, and Mr. K. Nicass for Banker. Mr. Gabb…

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Ashfield By-election Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 7

If present plans are carried into effect the Ashfield by-election will see four candidates in the field. The candidates will be Mr. Jarvic…

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The Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 2

Sir,—The people of Australia must hail with entire satisfaction the glad tidings of the humiliating defeat of the Bruce-Page Government, on the issue, of the…

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Ashfield By-election Nominations Close To-morrow Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 8

Four candidates will contest the Ashfield by-election, nominations for which will close on Tuesday. Mr. M. L. F. Jarvie, who resigned his…

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Federal Elections Prime Minister in Brisbane Picture Interests Attacked Dr. Earle Page Speaks at Taree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 7

The Prime Minister addressed a crowded meeting at Bondi on Saturday night. The supporters of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Marks were present in large numbers, and gave Mr. Bruce a lively time. There was much cheering and…

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The Federal Election Mr. Bruce in Brisbane Enthusiastic Reception "Duplication Must Be Eliminated"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 7

The prime Minister was given an enthusiastic reception in Brisbane yesterday, He addressed the members of the constitutional Club and annual meeting of the Queensland women's Electoral League. "I want," he said, "to fight for this thing more…

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Miners' Leaders Election Nominations SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 5

Nominations for the positions of general president and general secretary of the Miners' Federation have closed…

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State Parliament Adjournment This Week Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 9

In order that members of the Legislative Assembly might take part in the Federal elections campaign, Mr. Bavin (Premier) announced in the House this…

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In Parliament The Report Tabled Questions and Debate Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 7

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, the Premier. Mr. Bavin, formally laid on the table of the House the report of the Coal Commission on…

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Elections Act Provisions Operative Articles and Postal Votes Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 9

The Commonwealth Electoral Officer (Mr. Farrar) issued the following statement to-day—"Writs for the election having been…

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The Elections "Not a Party Hack" the Speaker Defended Mr. Theodore's Address Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 9

Speaking at Parramatta to-night, Mr. E. G. Theodore, the Deputy-Leader of the Federal Labour party, claimed that the real reason why the Nationalist party had…

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Youth Shot Question in Parliament Report Asked for Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon. Mr. Bruce Walker asked Mr. Chaffey, the Chief Secretary, to make inquiries whether the constable…

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Election Rows Casualties in Mexico Mexico City, September 24

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 7

Following the municipal elections throughout the State of Vera Cruz on Sunday comes the news from Jalapa, the State capital, that 130 were killed and several…

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