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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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Carrington By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 6

Much interest is being taken in the by-election at Carrington, which will be held next Saturday. The three candidates, Messrs. R. Rose, A. Smith, and J…

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Bridge at Swansea Question in Parliament SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 8

Thee congestion caused by the narrow bridge at Swansea, on the Newcastle-Sydney road, was mentioned during question time in the Legislative Assembly…

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Empire Trade Result of By-election Advice to Government London, May 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 7

In an editorial entitled "Parties and Empire," apropos the Fulham by-election "The Times" says: "The argument for organised trade within the Empire has…

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Plate and Cup Newcastle Double Fancied Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 9

The first acceptances for the Newcastle Plate and Cup, which are the chief attractions at the Newcastle Jockey Club's Cup meeting on Wednesday and…

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Gallery Notes War in Parliament Pointed Explanations CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 8

The war between the returned soldiers and unionists was continued in the House of Representatives this morning. It is like the Chinese war, where they knock off for…

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Sydney Elections Donald Grant Excluded Recount in A.L.P. Ballot Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 10

Mr. Donald Grant will not contest the Phillip Ward, in Labour interests, at the City Council elections next month. Since Mr. Grant was chosen last…

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Small Poll Expected Carrington By-election

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 4

With the withdrawal of the Labor candidate (Mr. H. E. A. Ireland) from the Carrington municipal by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the…

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Council Elections. Communist Candidates SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 5

The District Committee of the Communist party yesterday chose Miss J. Thomson, Messrs. J. Laughran and T. Wright to contest the Finders Ward in…

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Labour Victory Queensland By-election BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 4

While the majority of the ex-Premier (Mr. McCormack) in the Cairns electorate was reduced to 972 at the last general election, the Labour candidate secured an…

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To Stand or Fall State Government Prepares 44 Hours Repeal Election in August if Beaten SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 5

If the Government is defeated on the proposal to repeal the 44 hours legislation, it will push on with the unemployment relief proposal and go to the country on the other issue in August. The Premier (Mr. Bavin) would not discuss the position…

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First Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 11

To formulate plans for the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the opening of the first Federal Parliament a meeting was held at the State Parliament House in…

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Fijian Politics Opening of Parliament SIR M. Fletcher's Address Suva

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 6

When the Legislative Council opened to-day, the Governor (Sir Murchison Fletcher) presided. Sir Murchison Fletcher's opening…

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Mr. J. S. GARDEN May Oppose Mr. Weaver Endorsed Labour Candidate Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 6

It was disclosed at the Trades Hall to-night that Mr. J. S. Garden, Secretary of the Trades and Labour Council, is practically certain to be endorsed Labour…

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State Elections Nationalists Prepare Newcastle Seat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 8

Newcastle Nationalists are preparing for the State election campaign. At a well-attended meeting in the organisation's rooms. King-street, last night. Mr. A…

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State Elections Goninan to Stand National Aspirant

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 4

As anticipated by "The New- castle Sun," Mr. A. Goninan last night was selected at the endorsed Nationalist candidate for the…

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Track Work Gallops at Broadmeadow Plate and Cup Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 6

Among the horses seen at work at Broadmeadow yesterday morning were some who hold engagements in the Newcastle Plate and Newcastle Cup. The…

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Questions in Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 9

The decision of the northern miners to resume work provided the basis for several questions in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon…

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Gallery Notes Trouble in Parliament Prime Minister Angry Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 8

The Federal Parliament is beginning to get jumpy. There was talk of an early election, and other such objectionable things when the House of Representatives…

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Four Candidates for Seat

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 6

Electors for Ashburnham will have a wide choice of candidates at the forthcoming State general elections. Messrs. E. C. Best (Nationalist), E. N. Pryor (Country…

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Fast Work At Broadmeadow Cup Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 7

The number two track, with no hurdles out, was open for fast work on the Broadmeadow racecourse this morning. Several of the horses engaged at the meeting…

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