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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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L.C. Scottish Assn. Election Of Officers Dr. Charlton Elected Chief

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 December 1939 · page 8

Mr. A. Bartie presided at the meeting of the Lower Clarence Scottish Association on Thursday evening, prior to the newly-elected office-bearers' being…

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Next Week? Military Pay Debate Recruits' Voting Rights "In Event of Election" Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 December 1939 · page 5

Mention of last night's developments on the army pay issue was made in the House of Representatives during question time to-day…

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£2000 Action Echo of 1938 ELECTIONS The Croydon Seat CORDON V. Playfair Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 5

The nomination of Garry Bray Raymond Kidd Gordon for the Croydon electorate against the then Premier, Bertram Sydney Barnsdale…

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Tick Eradication Question in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 5

In the House of Representatives today, Mr. Anthony asked if the Federal Government had been approached by the New South Wales Minister for…

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Letters Read Supreme Court Case Claim For £2000, Croydon Election Sequel Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 5

Letters written by Gary Bray Gordon to T. A. J. Play fair, M.L.C. acting chairman of the U.A.P., urging the latter to honor his alleged…

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NON-SUIT Claim For £2000 Croydon Election Sequel. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 4

On the application of Mr. Windeyer, K.C, Garry Bray Gordon was nonsuited in his claim for £2000 damages from T. A. J. Playfair, ML.G., by…

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Summer Recess Federal Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 7

After a 35-hour sitting the House of Representatives adjourned for the summer recess to-night. On the adjournment the Prime…

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Successful Candidates the Grafton Voluntary Aid Detachment

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 4

Home nursing classes, which have recently been conducted by Matron Miller, were concluded recently and an examination was held on, Thursday,…

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Ulmarra Council Mayoral Election Ald. Chevalley's Sixth Term

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

The Ulmarra Council held a special meeting for the election of Mayor in the Council Chambers yesterday morning. All aldermen were present, and…

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U.S. Presidency Democratic Candidate Washington

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 5

A Democratic member of the House of Representatives. Mr. Garner announce that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination…

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New Mayor Alderman E. H. Chataway Contest with Ald. Jenkins Election at Last Night's Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 4

Ald. E. H. Chataway was elected Mayor of Grafton at a special meeting of the City Council last night, in place of Ald. D. W. Macpherson. who…

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King's Speech in North Ireland Parliament London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 December 1939 · page 5

At the opening of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, the King's speech was read by the Governor, the Duke of Abercorn…

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Tenterfield Shire President Re-elected Four Candidates for Vacancy in Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 2

Cr. J. D. Hynes, of Riverton Station, has been re-elected for the third consecutive year as president of the Tenterfield shire, with Cr. Walter…

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State Parliament Heavy Year's Work Record Session Likely Premier Reviews Legislation

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 December 1939 · page 1

When the Legislative Assembly meets again on February 28 the present session, which has already continued for 141 sitting days, is…

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Limit Urged State Election Costs Member For Gordon Has Reason to Complain Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 December 1939 · page 4

Mr. H. B. Turner. M.L.A. for Gordon. to-day advocated an amendment of the State Electoral Act to provide for limitation of the amount that may…

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