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Politics & elections, 1936

17 stories in Central Coast's papers

Long Jetty Polling Place

Man on the Land · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 4

Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A. has been advised by the Electoral Commissioner that, on the recommendation of The Returning Officer, it has been…

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Council Elections Administrator Fixes Date for December

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 13

At the meeting of Erina Shire Council on Tuesday morning, Mr. B. C. Hughes, Administrator, announced that the Council elections…

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Lisarow Cricketers Election of Officers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 11

At the annual meeting of the Lisarow Cricket Club the balance sheet showed a credit balance of £8/9/5. Officers for season 1936-37 are:…

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Polling Place at Umina

Man on the Land · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 4

Mr. R. B. Walker has been notified that Umina has been appointed a polling place for the subdivision of Gosbord, Electoral District of Hawkesbury…

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Indignation Appeal to Parliament High School P. & C. Assn. Takes Unanimous Step

Man on the Land · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 6

Following receipt of a letter from Mr. Hawker, Acting Minister for Education, declining to receive a deputation as no good…

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Elections Looming

Man on the Land · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 7

That the Council elections are looming is indicated by the decision of Erina Shire Council to pay Saudis & McDougall 11/6 per hundred for the…

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Country Women's Parliament Big Convention Held In Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 8

The Masonic Hall was the venue for the 7th annual conference of the Nepean Group of the Country Women's Association, which…

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C.W.A. Parliament Sits

Man on the Land · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 8

A varied agenda paper held the interest of delegates and representatives during the afternoon session. The proceedings were…

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Country Women's Parliament C.W.A, Convention In Gosford Enthusiastic and Representative

Man on the Land · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 1

From the entertainment of delegates representing 21 branches on Wednesday evening until the close of the conference late on Thursday afternoon, members of the Gosloirt branch of the Country Women's Association, did everything possible to make the stay of visitors in the district as pleasant as possible. The event marked the seventh…

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Shire Election Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1936 · page 4

Shire returning officer for the elections will probably be Mr. M. C. Ogden, and Mr. N. G. Howes will probably act for the Municipality…

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Elections In January Date Fixed For 23rd

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 5

Mr. B. C. Hughes, Administrator of Erina Shire, announced yesterday that provided there was no hitch in the…

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Shire Elections Mayor As Candidate Contests in Ridings

Man on the Land · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 4

Erina Shire elections will witness hard fighting in several Ridings. Not the least interesting feature, if report speaks truly, will be the…

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District Elections No Lack of Candidates Lively Contests Assured

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 16

Beneath the present surface calmness plans are being made which will assure lively contests for both Municipality and Shire. Names…

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Dick Creighton Candidate for Municipality

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 8

Mr. R. H. Creighton, of Mann St., Gosford, to-day announced that he would be a candidate for selection in the new Municipality at the…

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GOSFORD C.W.A. Election of Officers Hearty Tribute to Mrs Stoyles

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 4

Musical honors showed the appreciation of the President, Mrs. H. G. Stoyles, at the annual meeting of Gosford branch of the C.W.A. on…

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Coming Elections Nomination Day Fixed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1936 · page 6

Shire and Municipal advertisements in this issue announce that Friday, January 8, will be the nomination day for the coming…

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First Election Manifestoes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1936 · page 12

Two election manifestoes have reached us,—from Pastor Callan, candidate for the Municipality, and from ex-Cr. T. Humphrey, candidate for D Riding. In publishing a summary of each, the management wishes to announce its policy in…

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