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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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New Lambton Mayoral Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 7

Sir.—In the issue of the "Newcastle Morning Herald" of December 21, Ald. Edden complained that I did not record my vote in his favour at the election. He…

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Election Disputed Petition to High Court Eden-monaro Seat Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 9

A petition disputing the return of Mr. Cusack, Labor member for Eden-Monaro, at the last Federal elections, has been lodged by the defeated…

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A London Letter New "Father of the House"—Women in Parliament—A V.C.'s Pension—Nelson's "Plume of Triumph." LONDON, November 21. the Vacant Seat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 5

The House of Commons will miss "T.P." Although Mr. O'Connor has only been once to Westminster during the present Parliament for the purpose of taking…

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Empire Development British Conservatives Policy for Next Elections London, January 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 9

The London "Morning Post's" political correspondent understands that the Conservative party Research Committee is paying attention to Empire development…

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Miners' Election ' Annual Convention

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 5

Nominations for election of 'nine representatives to attend the annual convention of the Miners' Federation in Sydney are being called. Voting…

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Teece Beaten Northern Miners' Ballo New Treasurer Results of Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 5

Mr. T. Hoare and Mr. D. Me- Nells will be president and secretary respectively of the Northern Miners' Federation for 1030,…

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Newcastle Mayoral Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 6

Criticism concerning the election of the Mayor of Newcastle was offered at the meeting of the Junction Progress Association. Members stated that they bad…

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Federal Parliament Reassembly in March Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Sculin) said to-day that the present plan of the Government ware to commence the next session of Parliament about the middle of…

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State Elections A.L.P. Candidates Endorsed Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 11

The first meeting of the newly-elected executive of the A.L.P. was held to-night. Candidates who were successful in the recent selection ballots in Newcastle and…

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Egyptian Parliament the Treaty Proposals London, January 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 9

At the opening of the Egyptian Parliament by the King this morning, the Premier Nashas Pasha, read the speech from the Throne. He said the British…

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Early State Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 8

Mr. O'Hearn, M.P., anticipates an early State election. The Government, he said, was returned at the lost election to bring about peace in industry, but ever since…

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Maitland News State Election Mr. W. F. O'hearn Selected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 8

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.P., has been selected without opposition as the Labour candidate for Maitland at the next State election. The Returning Officer, Mr. G…

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South Africa Opening of Parliament Governor-general's Speech Capetown, January 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 11

The Governor-General (the Earl of Athlone) opened Parliament to-day with the customary pomp. The Governor-General, in his opening speech, announced…

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Shire Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council, reference was made to the publication of letters having reference to the recent election of President…

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Miners' Federation Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 5

The retiring officer of the Miners Federation (Mr. Halliday) announced to-day that Messrs. Ike Hoare and J. Connell had been re-elected check…

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British Politics Exciting Session Likely Avoiding Election Advice to Government (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, January 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 5

Although the Naval Conference almost monopolises attention, the week-end papers do not overlook the new session of Parliament, which one writer suggests…

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Parliament Resumes Questions on Unemployment Year's Trial for Dole London, January 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

As the resumption of the sitting of the House of Commons coincided with the Naval Conference, many seats were vacant to-day. The leadership of the House…

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Another Election? On the Coal Issue National "Suggestion" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

The feeling is growing in National circles, that the present is an opportune time for an appeal to the electors…

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Mr. Fenton Visit to Parliament London, January 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

Mr. Fenton, Australia's representative at the Naval Conference, conferred to-day with Mr. C. Addison, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, and discussed…

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Election in June Statement Unauthorised Premier's Declaration Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

The announcement in a metropolitan morning newspaper that the State elections are likely to be held some time in June, aroused much interest in political…

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