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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

428 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 13 of 22

Coff's District Hospital Election Of Board MR. H. G. Lovett New Government Appointee. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 4

At Friday night's meeting of the Coff's Harbor and District Hospital Board a letter was received from the Hospitals Commission expressing…

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Butter Rise Farmers Defended in Federal Parliament Intense Indignation

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 2

A strong plea for the dairy farmer was made by Mr. Francis (U.A.P., Queensland) and Mr. Pollard (Lab. Victoria), speaking on the…

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HYBOL Doomben Candidate Breaks Ascot Track Record. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 3

The five furlongs cinders track record at Ascot, of 60¾secs., held jointly by Joy and Acquaintance, was shattered in a brilliant gallop by the…

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Eire Election De Valera's Big Lead. Dublin

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 5

The state of parties, following today's counting of voles in the Eire election, is: De Valera party 52. Cosgrove party 27. Labor 3. Independent…

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Eire Election De Valera Has Majority. Dublin

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 5

The latest election results are:-- D. Valera party 66. Cosgrove party 39. Labor 5. Independent 7…

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PETITIONS To Set Aside Elections Petersham and Gordon Seats. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 4

When petitions to set aside the elections of Messrs. E. S. Solomon (U.A.P. Petersham) and H. B. Turner (U.A.P. Gordon) were mentioned before Mr…

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Eire Election De Valera's Majority Increased. Dublin

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 5

The state of parties, with four returns outstanding, is: --De Valera 76. Cosgrave 42, Labor 9, Independents 7…

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Parliament Opened Yesterday Adjourned For Week Tribute to Late Minister Lord Wakehurst's Speech. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 4

In his speech at the opening of Parliament to- day, the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, said he shared with all members of the community, very…

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Eire Election De Valera's Majority 16. DUBLIN

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 5

The final election figures are:--De Valera 77, Cosgrave 45, Labor 9, Independent 7…

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Election of Office -Bearers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 2

The following were elected office-bearers for the ensuring twelve months: --President: Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald…

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Soviet Elections Holiday Spirit in Russia. Moscow

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 5

Elections are being held throughout Russia, ninety million citizens polling for 726 deputies, all of whom are unopposed. There are no disputes and…

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No Surprises Victorian Parliament Opens. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 4

No surprises were contained in the legislative programme announced by the Lieut.-Governor. Sir Frederick Mann, when he opened the State…

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Best Gallops G.N. Hurdle Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 6

Piloted by H. Skidmore, Pooley Bridge gallloped 10 furlongs at Epsom this morning, running the last three in 40¾secs…

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Grafton Hospital Women's Auxiliary Meeting Candidate for Board Election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Hospital Women's Auxiliary held on Tuesday afternoon the president, Mrs. W E. Steffensen, reported that a quantity of…

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Racing Taxes On Country Clubs Question in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 4

Mr. Chaffey (U.A.P., Tamworth) asked the Premier (Mr. Stevens), in the Legislative Assembly to-day. when the suggested legislation regarding the…

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SHACKLETON Ramornie Candidate's f Trial Jovial Son Fit

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 6

The winner of the 1937 Ramornie Handicap and an entrent for the race again this year, Shackleton, was subjected tp a test of speed and finishing…

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Censure Motion Croydon Seat Mr. Lang Attacks U.A.P. Candidate's Withdrawal Debate on Address In-reply . SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly resumed its sittings this afternoon much time was occupied by Ministers in tabling reports, regulations, by-laws…

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Parliament Address-in-reply Plea For Countryman Bate Attacks Govt. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

The debate on Address- in- Reply was continued in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. H. C. Carter (U.C.P., Liverpool Plains). He…

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Raleigh Electorate United Country Party Conference Election of Officers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

An enthusiastic and well-attended annual and quarterly conference of the Raleigh Electorate Council of the United Country Party of N.S.W., was…

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Bruxner Challenges Parliament Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 5

Confident that the figures he produced last night would convince members of the Government and the Opposition parties that the speed…

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