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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Waratah Parents Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 6

A healthy state of affairs was disclosed at the annual meeting of Waratah Parents and Citizens' Association last night. The membership now…

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State Parliament Resumption Delayed for a Fortnight Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 7

When the State Parliament meets on Tuesday, an adjournment for a fortnight will be moved. The Government has decided to take this…

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Federal Parliament Opening Ceremony a Brilliant Spectacle Nineteen Guns Salute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 5

The eleventh Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia was opened yesterday by Lord Stonehaven, P.C., K.C.M.G., the Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief. An escort of the Light Horse and a Military and Nayal…

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From the Gallery the New Parliament Mr. Anstey Starts the Ball Rolling. Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, shook hands with Mr. Parker Moloney. They shook hands and smiled. They even laughed. It seemed a strange thing for…

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Canadian Parliament Opened OTTAWA

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

The third session of the sixteenth Parliament was opened to-day. It wun a brilliant ceremony. The Governor-General of Canada…

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New Parliament Takes Up Its Job

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 9

This picture shows the scene in the Senate Chamber at Canberra, were members of both House heard Lord Stonecharen deliver the Customary outline of the Ministry's programme for the session…

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Parramatta Election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 4

At a meeting of the Nationalist Association Executive to-night, Brigadier-General Lloyd was selected to contest the Parramatta by-election in the Nationalist…

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Election Hint Activity at Adamstown A.L.P. MEETING

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

That a determined effort should be made to enlist the support of every man and woman In the Adamstown electorate who held Labor tendencies…

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Canadian Parliament Session Opens Ottawa

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 5

With brilliant ceremonial, the third session of the sixteenth Canadian Parliament was opened yesterday. The Governor-General, Lord…

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Parramatta Election Labour Selecton. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 4

The A.L.P. executive to-night selected Mr. J. Hook, Vice-President of the Labour Council and President of the Moulders' Union, and prominent member of…

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British Elections Party Forecasts All Leaders Confident (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 5

This is the open season for election forecasts. Sir William Joynson Hicks says he has never had any doubt about the result. "I always said we shall have…

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Canadian Flag Question for Parliament Ottawa

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 5

The question of the adoption of a Canadian flag will come before Parliament in the present session through a resolution by Mr. C. R. McIntosh (Liberal),…

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Labour Success British By-election London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 5

The by-election to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons in the Bishop Auckland division of Durham resulted in the election of Mrs. Dalton (Labour). The…

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Newcastle Nats. Election of Officials

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 6

Official for the ensuing year are to be elected at the annual general meeting of the Newcastle Nationalist Association to-night…

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Parramatta By-election Mr. Bavin's Charges Labour Extravagance & Misrule Government's Good Work Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 4

Mr. Bavin, the Premier, opened the campaign at Parramatta to-night, in the interests of the Nationalist candidate, General Lloyd. Mr. Bavin began by referring in terms…

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Late Dr. Doyle Parliament's Tribute "An Ever Ready Champion." Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 7

Tributes to the memory of the late Dr. Henry Martin Doyle, M.L.C., were paid by members of the Legislative Council when the House met this…

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The "I" in Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 8

MR. BRUCE, it seems, aspires to be a sort of maiden aunt to Parliament. He is determined to make its members virtuous with his own virtue, and to ensure that their Parliamentary standards are set by his own. He proposes to achieve doubtful ends by telling them…

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Parramatta Election Three Nominations Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

Three nominations were received to-day in connection with the Parramatta by-election. They are— Bowles, Herbert Raymond journalist, 12…

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Kurri Hospital Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 9

The adjourned annual meeting of the Kurri District Hospital was held in the Kurri School of Arts. The result of the ballot for the election of…

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Election of Officers Cessnock Ambulance Corps

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 5

At a meeting of Cessnock Mining and St. John Ambulance Corps the following officers were elected:—President, Councillor, C. Jaggard; secretary, D. Sumner…

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