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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

428 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 22

State Elections Mr. Oberg at Coffs

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. O. D. Oberg, a fine orator with an excellent grip of his subject, addressed an open air meeting at Coffs Harbour last night, accompanied by…

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Election Result Broadcast

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

Due to the exceptional interest evinced in the State elections as far as the Clarence electorate is concerned arrangements have been made…

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Election Results 2Nr Saturday Programme

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

The Australian Broadcasting Commission announced yesterday that they have completed arrangements [?]egional station 2[?] to relay national…

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Party Leaders Put Their Cases N.S.W. Elections Lang's "Empty Promises" Govt's Planned Progress Reduction in Taxation Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 5

Final appeals in the New South Vales elections are:--The Premier, Mr. Stevens:--"The Government candidates are the only…

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State Elections The Clarence Seat Polling To-day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

Polling will take place to-day in connection with the general Parliamentary elections throughout the State between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m…

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Election Result Broadcast

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

Arrangements have been made by the "Daily Examiner" to broadcast, per loud speaker equipment to be supplied by Mr. J. Woods, the…

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Final Addresses Climax To Weary Weeks Of Campaigning Candidates Show Signs of Strain

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

Market Square and half the roadway in Prince street and Pound street along the square's boundaries were crowded last night with between 3000 and 4000…

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Queen Competition Ulmarra Candidate Is Leading South Grafton Candidate Withdraws

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the Clarence River Queen Competition Committee on Tuesday, a letter was received from the South Grafton Committee, advising that…

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Seems Inevitable Another S.A. Election Success of the Independents Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

Another election in South Australia appears to be inevitable. Parliament is to meet earlier than was set down in an endeavor to overcome difficulties…

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Many Meetings Final Election Rallies Premier's Whirlwind Tour. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

The election campaign concluded to-night with final rallies in all the 71 electorates where seats are being contested…

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Bridal Party Cheered at Polling Booth. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 3

A contrast to the prosaic side of a Petersham polling booth was provided when a bridegroom and his bride and the bridal party entered to record their…

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New Parliament to Meet on April 12. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, said tonight that Parliament would be opened by commission on April 12, when members of the new House would be sworn…

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Election Figures

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 5

The latest election figures will be will be found on page 6…

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As You Were in State House State Elections Sweeping Victory for Government Third Term in Succession Granville Only Seat Lost U.C.P. Strength Maintained Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 5

The Stevens-Bruxner Government secured an overwhelming victory at the New South Wales elections on Saturday, creating a record in being returned to office for the third time in succession, and each time with a substantial majority…

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Mr. Henry's Intentions Will Not Leave District May Contest Next Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. A. S. Henry left Grafton for Sydney by yesterday afternoon's express and will return on Wednesday for the purpose of performing his last…

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Phoned From Perth Sir Earle Page's Interest in the Elections

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 4

Sir Earle Page's keen interest in the New South Wales elections was manifested on Saturday night when he put through a telephone call to Grafton…

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The Elections The Government Returned a Record for N.S.W.

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

The State elections last Saturday leave the Stevens-Bruxner Government in power, with practically no change in the numerical strength of…

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Anniversary Carnival Queen Of Day Competition Position of Candidates

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

Miss Burns and Miss Radley, who are candidates for Nymboida, are at present holding first place in the 150th Anniversary Queen Competition. Miss E…

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By One Vote Candidate Loses £25 Deposit. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 5

With the receipt of four absent votes, two more than were expected, the count for the Angas district in the recent State election was completed to-day,…

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Coutts' Crossing Queen Candidate Highland Society Social

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 4

In appreciation of the good patronage given to the Grafton Highland Society at Coutts' Crossing at previous socials, the society will organise a social…

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