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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Labor Senate Candidates Pre-selection Ballot Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 12

The count of the preference votes for the Senate pre-selection ballot has not been completed, but indications are that Senators Dunn and…

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Queen Candidates at Hospital Cheering Words for Little Sufferers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 April 1934 · page 9

An inspection of Newcastle Hospital, the Nurses Home, and the new block was made by a visiting party, comprising the various candidates in…

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Prayer for Opening of Parliament?. Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 7

The suggestion that each sitting of the Legislative Assembly should be opened with prayer, as is the practice in the Federal Parliament,…

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Work for Men Prickly Pear Destruction Bill for Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 7

The Premier (Mr. B. S. .B. Stevens) announced to-day that the Prickly Pear Destruction (Amendment) Bill would be one of the first measures dealt with at…

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Moves for Unity Federal Situation Cabinet and the Elections Canberra, April 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 9

At the meetings of Cabinet which are to be held in Canberra next week it is expected that the question of an agreement with the Country party will be…

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69 CANDIDATES Confirmations at Islington Bishop Batty's Address

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 6

So crowded Was St. Mark's Church of England, Islington last night, when the Bishop of Newcastle (Rt. Rev. Francis de Witt Batty) administered the sacrament…

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Juvenile Orchestra Election of Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 6

The first meeting of the Newcastle Juvenile Orchestra was held in Paling's buildings, Mr. C. Richards occupying the chair. The following officers were elected:…

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Within Two Years Election in Britain Mr. Baldwin's Warning London, April 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 8

"It is impossible yet to say what would be the issues of the general election, which is bound to come within two years. but the electors will probably look less…

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Dr. Chen's Visit: Queen Candidates at Hospital: Ex-naval Men's Colours Deducated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 5

Newcastle Hospital queen candidates, who inspected the institution yesterday, with members of the nursing staff and the Board of Directors. The candidates (from the left, front row) are: Miss D. Pollard (Newcastle). Miss L. Richmond (Newcastle), Mrs. A. McLagan (Carrington), Mrs. L. Grahame (Wickham), Miss F. Hunter (New Lambton), and Mrs. J. E. Murphy (Stockton), Matron Hall is in the centre of the middle row…

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Labour Party Newcastle-Cessnock Group Election of Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 8

Delegates from the Newcastle, Hamilton, Waratah, Kurri Kurri and Cessnock electorates were present at the meeting of the Newcastle-Kurri Kurri-Cessnock group…

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Queen Candidates At Hospital Mayfield Baby Show

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 10

MARRIED AT ST. MARK'S CHURCH, ISLINGTON, ON SATURDAY.--Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Adamson, with their attendants, Mrs. R. Herron (matron of honor) and Mr. J. C. Adamson (best man). Mrs. Adamson was formerly…

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"Victory" Social Hamilton By-election Invitation to Mr. Lang

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 6

The Hamilton State Electoral Council of the Australian Labour Party has decided to celebrate the success of Mr. W. E. Brennan at the recent by election…

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Annual Meeting Newcastle Rotary Club Election of Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Newcastle Rotary Club was held at Tyrrell Hall last night. The meeting was preceded by a dinner, at which members of the…

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Municipal Elections Hamilton A.l.p. Campaign

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 9

A meeting of the special committee appointed by the Hamilton A.L.P. will be held to-night to formulate plans for the…

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Prayers at Opening of Parliament Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 7

A prayer for the King will be included in a special prayer which it is suggested should be read at the opening of each…

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W.A. SECESSION Parliament Considers Bill Special Session Opened Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 9

A special session of Parliament was opened to-day, for the purpose of considering a bill providing for secession as agreed to by a referendum last year…

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Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 7

One hundred and ninety-two thousand voters will decide the municipal elections to be held on April 28. Altogether there are 48 candidates contesting 20 words, in…

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Municipal Elections in December Revission of Rolls

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 9

In preparation for the triennial elections in December, the town and shrie clerks will shortly be preparing to revise the municipal rolls…

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Federal Labor Party Candidates Endorsed. Bathurst

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the Federal Labor League, a motion was carried unanimously, endorsing the Federal policy as outlined by Mr. Percy…

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Prayer in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 8

The special prayer which, it is suggested, should be read at the opening of each sitting of the State Parliament, will probably include a prayer for the King. The…

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