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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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SEPT. 24 Gordon By-election Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 6

A writ has been issued for the Gordon by-election, which will be held on September 24, and it is expected to be a straight-out fight between Messrs…

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Extent of Concessions Uneasiness Czech Government's Difficulty Parliament May Refuse to Endorse Sacrifices London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 5

The absence of a definite statement of the Czecho-Slovakian Government's offer to the Sudeten Germans Is causing' growing uneasiness, regarding the…

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L.G. BILL To Extend State Aid Passed by Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 5

The Local Government Amendment Bill, which extends for another year the Act that had been operating in respect of employment of men under…

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Two Candidates Gordon By-election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 5

Only two nominations have been received for the Gordon by-election, to be held on September 24. The candidates are William C. Milne,…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS Bitter Fight Expected Only Two Parties

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 5

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Saturday. New Zealand soon will be in the thick of what promises to be the bitterest election campaign in the Dom…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting Joint Health Inspector Proposal Postage on Elections

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held on Thursday last when there were present:--Councillors J. Wiblen (president), D. J…

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Humor of Parliament

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

The lighter side of Parliamentary life was the subject of an address delivered by Mr. Gordon Wingfield, M.L.A., to the members of the Grafton…

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Dorrigo Cricket Assn. Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Dorrigo Cricket Association was held at Bullocks' Cafe, on Tuesday, 13th inst. The president, Mr. E. S. Pym…

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New Attractions For Next Grafton Show C.P. AND A. Society Meets Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 7

Congratulations were extended to the 20 members of the committee of the C.P. and A. Society by the president. Mr. G. W. Fitzgerald, at…

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Meet Next Week? British Parliament Downing Street Conference. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 5

Mr. Chamberlain and his colleagues did not attend the dinner arranged by Herr Von Ribbentrop, but dined in their own room, while Herr Von…

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Lively Campaign New Zealand Elections Both Sides Confident. Wellington (N.z.). F.riday

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 5

The general elections will be held on Saturday, October 15. The outstanding issue to be place before the people is the merits of the…

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Short Campaign N.Z. Elections Polling Day, October 15. AUCKLAND

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 5

Two surprises are involved in the decision of the Government to hold the general election on October 15. The first is that the poll will be held…

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Taxation Federal Increases Budget This Week Parliament Opens To-morrow Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 5

Meeting in an atmosphere of tension because of the troubled international situation the House of Representatives will assemble at…

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Opens To-day. Federal Parliament Debate on European Situation Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 6

Evidence of relaxation of international tension was provided to-day by a last minute decision of the Federal Cabinet to vary to-morrow's order…

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No Debate In Federal Parliament Position Too Delicate. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 5

When the House of Representatives assembled to-day the Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, announced that he had intended to make a statement on the…

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State Parliament Adjourned. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon reference was made to the death of Lieutenant-Govenor, Sir Philip Street. Expressions of regret…

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War Scare May Effect N.Z. Election. Auckland (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 5

In view of the European situation the Prime Minister(Mr. Savage) may cancel arrangements for his election campaign and remain in Wellington…

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Parliament Meets To-morrow. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 5

Parliament will meet on Wednesday…

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N.Z. Election Will Not Be Postponed. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 6

The Parliamentary general election will not be postponed because of the European crisis…

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Ithaca Seat Minister's Election Challenged Intimidation Alleged. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 6

Allegations of intimidation of voters were made before Mr. Justice Douglas to-day when the hearing was commenced of a petition of George Sydney…

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