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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

1,261 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 64

Music Club Constitution Altered Election of Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 6

The President (Dr. Idris Morgan) was in the chair at the third annual meeting of the Newcastle Music Club, which was held in 2NC studio last night…

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MR. H. J. CONNELL Death at Adamstown Public Life War and Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 10

Mr. Hugh J. Connell, M.L.A. for Hamilton, died at his home in Adamstown yesterday morning after a long illness. He was 49 years of age…

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District Pays Solemn Tribute To Late Mr. Hugh Connell Impressive Scenes at Funeral All Sections Attend Big Crowd Lined the Street War and Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 14

The funeral of the late Mr. Hugh Connell, M.L.A., this afternoon, was marked by solemn and impressive…

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Hospital Appeal Hamilton Chooses Candidate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 12

There was a fair attendance at the Hamilton Council Chambers last night in connection with the attaching of the local effort for the Newcastle Hospital…

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Labour Unity Important Conference Preparing for the Elections Canberra, January 30

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 7

Important decisions, which it is hoped may bring about unity in the Federal arena, have been reached by the Victorian conference of the A.L.P. It is believed…

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'Unsavoury Features' Upper House Election SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 10

Some caustic comment on "certain unsavoury features" in the Upper House elections is contained in the annual report of the New South Wales…

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Candidates In Final Trials For Rosehill On Saturday Early Work-outs at Broadmeadow Amabel's Fast Half-mile Sprint Loch Garry Attracts

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 19

With the two fixtures in view this month, Broadmeadow horses are being kept up to their work and there was a good deal of interest in this morning's gallops. Several candidates with engagements at Rosehill on Saturday were also sent along…

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British Fascists "Military Activities" Questions in Parliament London, January 31

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 10

The Secretary for Home Affairs (Sir John Gilmour), replying to an inquiry in the House of Commons on the "military activities of so-called British Fascists,…

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An Election Skirmish

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 14

A good deal of politics, and particularly municipal politics, is associated with the skirmish which is in progress between the Premier and the Lord Mayor over the…

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Federal Elections Next February, Says Mr. Lyons MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 10

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) stated to-day that unless something unforeseen happened the next general election would not be held before the arrival…

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Early Election for Hamilton Seat Some Likely Candidates Will Pre-selection Ballot Be Held? Executive May Act

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 3

Electors not at present enrolled are advised to do so at once for the Hamilton by election, necessitated by the…

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Hamilton Electorate A.L.P. Council Meeting Called By-election Preparations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 8

The question of calling for nominations for selection for the vacancy in the State Parliament caused through the death of Mr. H. J. Connell will be dealt with at…

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Hospital Appeal Queen Candidates Busy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 12

Hospital appeal news, and the activities of candidates in the Queen Competition, will be broadcast by Mrs. H. E. Beck, Secretary of Women's Auxiliary of the…

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Three New Candidates Jockey Club Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 14

Three new nominations have been received for the Newcastle Jockey Club committee. The new .candidates are— Messrs. WV. E. Flannery," J. Hoban, and…

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Labor and Coal Industry Proposals for the Elections State and Federal

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 3

Proposals for the basis of Labor legislation for the rehabilitation of the coal industry are being formulated by…

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Hamilton Vacancy Labour Selection Ballot Prospective Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 6

Mr. William Brennan, who for 20 years was secretary of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation, intends contesting the pre-selection ballot…

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Labour Candidate Hamilton By-Election Nominations Called for

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

Hamilton Electorate Council of the State A.L.P. met last night to consider the selection of a candidate in the Labour interest for the Hamilton by-election,…

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Doncaster and Cup Prominent Candidates' Chances Reviewed CHATHAM'S 10.4 May Not Stop Him Much Will Depend on Peter Pan's Regaining Form SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 12

Chatham has 10.4 in the Doncaster Handicap, and Peter Pan heads the list in the Sydney Cup with 9.10. And so racing men are again launched on the sea of another big Easter double at Randwick. Just how the fates will serve backers will not be known until…

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Annual Meeting of Toronto P. & C. Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 9

At the annual meeting of the Toronto Parents and Citizens' Association, held last night, when Mr. J. K Williams was in the chair, the…

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Delegates Demand Pre-Selection Ballot For Hamilton Seat "No Repetition Of Bulli" Many Candidates in the Field Against Appointment by A.L.P. Executive Issue of Writ Is Awaited

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 7

Delegates of the Hamilton Electorate Council are opposed to the idea of the State Executive of the Lang A.L P. selecting a candidate to contest the Hamilton by-election. They claim the right to hold a…

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