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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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The Elections "Abandoned Pose" "Mr. Bruce's Black Day" Attack by Mr. Theodore Sydney

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

"Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, appears to have abandoned his pose as a polite and punctilious English gentleman." said Mr. E. G. Theodore, Deputy Leader…

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Sparring for Time Mining Unions and Hold-up Waiting for Elections Dwindling Coal Stocks Cause Worry SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 7

The next step in the coal dispute is with the miners. Mr. Bavin's letter to the unions, in which the Government's proposals for a resumption of work were renewed, together with an appeal to the men to accept them, is still…

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School Cleaners Statement in Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 9

Answering questions previously asked in the Legislative Assembly, relating to the conditions of school cleaners in Sydney and Newcastle. Mr. Drummond, the…

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"Abolish It" Newcastle 'Parliament's' Vote the Upper House

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 4

Abolition of the Legislative Council was approved by a large majority last night at the "Parliament" of Newcastle Literary and Debating Society…

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The Coal Position Cancellation of Mining Leases Crown Solicitor's Opinion Papers Tabled in Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 7

In accordance with a promise which he gave the Leader of the Opposition earlier in the week, Mr. Bavin (Premier) tabled in the Legislative Assembly, this afternoon, a file of paper in regard to the legal position of the leases of collieries involved in…

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Race Against Time Election Preparations Printing Ballot Papers Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 9

From the close of nominations for the elections at noon next Tuesday, only 11 days will remain before polling day for the printing and distribution of ballot…

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The Elections Dr. Earle Page Reply to Mr. Theodore Graduated Income Tax Coonabarabran

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 9

"Rip Van Winkle has again come to light, this time in the person of Mr. Theodore, Labour's campaign director. The reading of his 12 points of policy…

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The Elections Fawkner Contest Mr. Bruce Attacks Mr. Maxwell Alliance with Labour Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 9

The expectation that the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) would have some pretty straight criticism to offer of Mr. G. Maxwell and his candidate for…

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Dalley Nationalist Candidate Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 9

Mr. T. H. Morrow, a former member of the State Parliament, has been chosen by the Nationalist executive to contest the Dalley sent against Mr. Theodore…

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The Elections Party Chances Possibilities Discussed Important Changes Predicted Melbourne, September 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 9

With just over a fortnight to go, the Federal election campaign is becoming increasingly bitter and exciting. Not for many years has there been anything like…

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Only Two Election Walk-overs Federal Seats Nominations To-morrow SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 6

The Nationalist and Country Parties with two exceptions (Newcastle and Hunter) will contest all seats at present held by Labor…

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The Elections Fawkner Seat Mr. Maxwell's Fight Party Machine Condemned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 5

In New South Wales a great deal of interest is being, taken in the North Sydney and Wentworth contests. In Victoria no less interest is being shown in the…

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Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 8

Electors enrolled for electorates other than Hunter, and who will on polling day, October 12, be in the Hunter division, should immediately apply to the…

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General Elections Few Surprises in Nominations Ten Seats Not Contested MESSRS. D. Watkins and R. James Unopposed Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 7

Nominations for the general elections, to be held on October 12, closed at noon to-day. The comparatively few unopposed retiring members included Messrs. D. Watkins and Rowland James,…

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The Local Seats Messrs. Watkins and James Election Declared

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 7

As anticipated, Mr. D. Watkins (Labour), who has represented Newcastle in the House of Representatives for so many years, was re-elected unopposed…

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Election Eggs Candidate Caught One Girl Hit Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 8

Three newly laid eggs were thrown at Wentworth speakers at Woolloomooloo last night. H. R. Diamond, Nationalist candidate for…

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Ashfield By-election Mr. Lang Replies to the Premier Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 9

Referring to the statement made by Mr. Bavin (the Premier) that he had never made any bargain with Mr. Jarvie to the effect that he would not have any…

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Elections "Double Role" Mr. Theodore Attacked Statement by Mr. Munro Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 7

"Behold Mr. Theodore. M.H.R., Labour Campaign Director. Deputy-Leader of the Perliamentary Labour party: stern opponent of State Arbitration Courts:…

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Amateur Yachts Election of Officers Lake Macquarie Sport

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 2

Election of officers at a meeting of the newly formed Lake Macquarie Yacht Club last night resulted: President, Mr. A.V. Toll; commodore,…

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WRITS! Election Statements £25,000 Claimed Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 8

The first butch of legal writs arising out of the Federal election campaign was issued to-day by Messrs John Williamson and…

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