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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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The Elections. London

North West Champion · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 2

The English newspapers feature the first day's figures of the Australian elections under such headings as "Bruce Heavily Defeated." "Labour…

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The Elections. Government's Debacle. Big Swing to Labor

North West Champion · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 2

It is expected that when the election figures are finalised Labour will be returned to power with at least 42 representatives. The Nationalist…

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To-day's Wires Latest Election Figures. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 2

The state of the parties when the poll closed last night was: Labour 44, Nationalists 17, Country Party 9, Independent Nationalists 3,…

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The Elections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 2

So far as returns indicate there has been a decided turning down of the Ministry. The swing to Labor has been dramatic…

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The Election Results

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 2

Before counting ceased curly on Sunday morning it was quite clear that the Bruce Government had been decisively defeated. Indeed, on the…

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An Election of 100 Years Ago

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 4

An election a century ago was a very different affair from that of to-day. At that period only privileged…

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Federal Elections. (To the Editor)

North West Champion · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 4

Dear Sir,—A good deal has been written, and generally suggested, concerning the personal vote that Mr. Hughes had in…

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Country Candidate Successful. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 4

Mr. Bennett, the Country Party Candidate, won the by-election for Gippsland, Victoria, caused by the retirement of Mr. Walker to contest…

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Election Story

North West Champion · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 1

This election story comes from a red hot industrial suburb. "If you return us," said the candidate, addressing a woman interrupter. "your…

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National Parliament. Mr. Hughes' Policy

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 28 October 1929 · page 4

"I hope that one of the first steps of the new Federal Government will be to briny down a bill so that full industrial powers may be invested in…

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Municipal By-Election

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 2

The following gentlemen have been nominated to contest the by-election caused by the resignation of Ald Wearne:--John…

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Election of Shire President

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

The Shire Council decided yesterday to fix the date of the final shire meeting for the year 1929 and the election of Shire…

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Federal Parliament Opens

Manilla Express · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 7

The Federal Parliament Opened on Wednesday, Messrs Killen and White being the only absentees…

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Moree's First Citizen. Mayoral Election

North West Champion · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 5

A special meeting of Moree municipal council is to be held on Monday next for the election of mayor. The meeting will, as…

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Victorian Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 2

As a result of the Victorian elections, which were held on Saturday, the Labor Party will gain one or two scats, making the total 29 or 30. while the…

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Victorian Elections. MELBOURNE

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 1
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The latest figures of the Victorian electrons show that parties would practically be the same as in last Parliament. The Premier. Sir William…

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Late Telegrams Advances to Settlers Bill. Disgraceful Scenes in Parliament. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 2

Disgraceful scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly Inst night Just before the House adjourned. Mr. Thorby was moving the second…

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Boolooroo Shire Council. Election of President

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 7

A special meeting of the Boolooroo Shire Council was held this morning. The President (Cr. A. Jones) occupied the chair, and there were present…

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Country Women's Association. Election of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Moree branch of the Country Women's Association, held at the Hostel yesterday, afternoon, the following officers were…

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