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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Fed. Election? Precarious Minority Menzies Govt's Position Developments in August Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 5

After a seven weeks session conducted by the Government with a precarious minority, the Federal Parliament entered the recess period…

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Decision Made In Flying Scholarship Dead-heat for First Place Grafton Candidate Comes Third

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 1

The militia flying scholarship, which has been donated by Mr. A. Robinson, of Lismore, was finalised this week and has resulted in a tie…

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Red Cross S. Grafton Branch Annual Meeting Delegate's and Annual Reports Read Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the South Grafton branch of the Red Cross movement was held at the South Grafton Council Chambers yesterday afternoon…

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Sir Earle Page Portrait for Parliament House. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 5

Sir Earle Page Prime Minister for 19 days only, will join the ranks of Parliamentary immortals. The Historic Memorials Committee has decided that…

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Country Party Independence In Parliament Victorian President's Views. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 5

The chief president of the Country party, Mr. H. L. Simpson, said to-day he was in agreement with the remarks of Mr. J. P Abbott, president of the…

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An Appeal Nambucca Meat Board Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 4

We are on the eve of the first election of the Nambucca Co-operative Meat Company when we will be asked to elect men to manage and control…

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Nurses' Exams. Successful Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 5

The names of candidates successful in passing the examination held by the Nurses' Registration Board on May 23, 24 and 25, were announced to-night. If…

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Tas. Premier Mr. R. Cosgrove Mentioned Election on July 5. HOBART

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 5

Mr. R. Cosgrove, Minister for Agriculture, is likely to be appointed Premier in succession to the late Mr. Ogilvie…

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Graceful Mover Probable Ramornie Candidate

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 3

Amongst the Brisbane horses likely to be raced at Grafton Cup carnival is Graceful Mover, whose mission will probably be the Ramornie or Barnes…

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Grafton City Council By-election of Alderman

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 4

Mr. A. G. Williams, who was a candidate at the last by-election for the Grafton City Council, has been approached by several ratepayers to stand…

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ORARA J.C. The Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 1

In the absence of the president, the vice-president, Mr. J. Brotherston, presided at the annual meeting of the Orara Jockey Club, which was held at…

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Waireka in Flying Half-mile Trimmer Almost As Fast Doomben Candidates Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 6

Horses engaged in the Doomben Newmarket Handicap on Saturday registered exceptionally fast times in their final gallops for the race this…

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Tamworth By-election

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 4

Three candidates will contest the by-election to fill the vacancy in the Tamworth, Municipal Council caused by the death of the late Ald. J. C…

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Graceful Mover Ramornie Candidate Wins at Doomben

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 6

Graceful Mover, who won the second division of the Trial, at Doomben on Saturday is owned by two members of the Q.T.C. Committee. Mr. P. J…

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Legislative Council Mr. L. R. Weldon a Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 3

Mr. L. R. Weldon, general manager of Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance, Limited, although a U.A.P. candidate will probably have a large following…

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Easy Gallops Grand National Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 6

Grand National Steeplechase candidates were given easy tasks in their semi-final gallops this morning. At Caulfield, on the steeplechase…

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Hybol Arrives Candidate for Big Races

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

The Hebrus horse, Hybol, which has been awarded top weight in Grafton Cup, and is one of the top weights in the Ramornie and C.R.J.C. Handicaps…

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Final Gallops Doomben Cup Candidates. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 6

Horses engaged in the Doomben Cup, to be run on Saturday completed their preparation to-day, when they were were given final gallops…

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South Grafton Two Candidates Nominated

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

There will be a contest at South Grafton for the vacancy in the municipal council, the two candidates nominated being Messrs John Russell Daley,…

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Police Inquiry Election Methods . Startling Allegations. Parkes

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 5

Mr. F. J. Humphrey, political organiser, made startling allegations about postal voting at the elections, when speaking to a motion at a meeting of…

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