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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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90 REDS For State Elections Contest Every Seat Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 8

It was officially announced to-day that the Communist Party intended to run a candidate in every electorate in the coming state…

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State Elections Communist Party's Candidates SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 9

It was officially announced to-day that the Communist Party intends to run a candidate in every electorate at the forthcoming State elections. The names…

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"Miners Our Enemies" Lord Hunsdon's Indiscretion Protest in Parliament London, July 24

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 9

There was a lively debate in the House of Commons to-day on Mr. R. C. Wallhead's (Lab.) amendment to the Public Works Bill to remove Lord Hunsdon from…

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Egyptian Parliament to Meet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 9

London, July 24.—The "Daily Telegraph's" Alexandria correspondent states that Sidky Pasha and his Cabinet are working out a constructive programme,…

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State Elections Wallsend Labour Campaign

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 11

"Most of you no doubt think Mr. Cameron is safe, but let me tell you that no seat is safe. You have only to take you minds back to the experience of Mr…

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Unusual Terms Broken Hill Strike Over State Election to Decide Broken Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 11

A strike among warehouse and baking trades employees over the introduction of the 48-hours week was settled to-day. The terms of settlement are that if at…

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Lane Cove By-election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 10

The Lane Cove electorate was invaded by armies of politicians to-night, when the final rallies in support of the candidates representing the three principal…

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Lane Cove Election SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 2

Sheets of wind-driven rain did not deter hosts of Lane Cove electors from exercising their franchise at today's by-election…

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State Elections Labor Campaign Opens Newcastle Seats Keen Opposition Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 3

Anticipating opposition from Nationalist, Communist and Australian Party candidates for all the Newcastle seats at the State…

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King Defied Wafd Convenes Parliament Motion of No-confidence Cairo, July 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 7

In defiance of King Fuad's refusal to convene a special session, the Wafa held a meeting of the so-called Parliament, which passed a motion of no-confidence…

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No Election Canberra Views CANBERRA

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 5

Despite comments to the contrary, the general view at Canberra is that there is no chance of an election this year. The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) would…

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"Mere Speculation" Naming New Bishop Election Necessary

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 4

Keen interest is now being taken in the question of who will be the successor of the late Dr. Long as Bishop of Newcastle. Many names…

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Polling Places Newcastle Electorate Alterations Made

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 4

Mr. Connolly, M.L.A. was advised to-day by the Electoral Commissioner (Mr. Edwards) of alterations and additions to the polling places for the…

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Canadian Election Vigorous Campaign Ends OTTAWA, July 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 6

The polls are to open on Monday for the Federal election, the campaign for which ended on Saturday night. Both Liberals and Conservatives predict…

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"Clean Fight" Lane Cove Election Declaration of Poll Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 4

The result of the Lane Cove by-election polling was officially declared by the Returning Officer (Mr. L. A. Robb) to-day. The three principal candidates, as well as…

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Relief Schemes Activity In Victoria Parliament Resumes Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 July 1930 · page 7

After two months in recess, the Victorian Parliament, resumed to-day. The Premier (Mr. E. J. Hogan) said that 40 municipalities had agreed to substitute…

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Pending State Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 July 1930 · page 11

Sir,—I have under review the meeting of the Wallsend Labour League regarding the boundary and Mr. Cameron M.P., Mr. R. Sainsbury, director of the…

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Big Surprises in Canadian General Election Results Liberals Out Canadian Poll Surprises Sweeping Defeat Imported Butter Made An Issue OTTAWA

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 July 1930 · page 1

The general election has resulted in the Liberal Govern- ment, led by Mr. Mackenzie King, being swept out of office. The Conservative, led by Mr. R. B. Ben-…

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Refusal of Pension Question in Parliament CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1930 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) told Mr. D. Watkins (Newcastle) in the House of Representatives this afternoon, that a report of an indigation meeting held at…

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On "Sale Value" Prime Minister Explains New Tax Scope of Exemptions First Assessment Bill In Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1930 · page 7

The first of the nine Sales Tax Assessment Bills was brought before the House of Representatives yesterday. The Prime Minister (Mr. J. H. Scullin) explained that the tax would be paid on the "sale value" of all goods…

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