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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Mayoral Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 1

Ald. R. D. Gray announced to-day that he would be a a candidate at the forthcoming election to determine who shall be Major of Goulburn…

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Upper House Election Takes Place To-morrow Sectional Interests

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Thirty-three candidates have been nominated for the 15 seats in the Legislative Council, the election…

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Hall Thronged for Jubilee Concert Programme Acclaimed by Audience. Evidence of Sisters' Fine Work. Presents for Popular Girl Candidates

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 2

Ample though the proportions of the Southern Cross Hall are, space was at a premium last night, when a huge crowd attended the jubilee…

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Select Committee on Corruption Charges Shire President To-morrow's Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 5

At a special meeting to precede the ordinary monthly of the Mulwaree Shire Council to be held to-morrow the councillors will be…

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ELECTION For Legislative Council Allocating Votes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 5

SYDNEY Wednesday: The list triennial election for the Legislative Council to its reconstituted form, whereby 15 members retire at the end…

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Many Candidates Railway Institute Exams

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 4

An engine-driver and a blacksmith were among the candidates who sat for the tests in English at the annual Railway Institute examinations held…

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CR. L. A. SYKES Mulwaree Shire President Election Day

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 1

That he was sure he would receive the full support of the council in the discharge of his duties was a statement by Cr. L. A…

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King's Abdication Announced In Parliament

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 2

Mr. Baldwin, Prime Minister in England, announced to the British Parliament the King's decision in connection with the Throne. The…

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With Sadness In Our Hearts Statement By Mr. Lyons Address in Parliament By Prime Minister

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday: The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, in a broadcast early this morning, after announcing the King's abdication, said Australians knew Edward before he was King. Now of his own…

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King's Message To Parliament "Will Do My Duty" Loyal Addresses From Both Lords and Commons

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Monday: A message from King George VI. was received in both Houses of Parliament this afternoon. The message stated: "I have succeeded to…

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Mayoral Election To Take Place To-night

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 1

A special meeting of the Goulburn City Councel will be hold tonight Commencing at 8 o'clock to elect a Mayor for 1937…

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Mayoral Election Ald. Fred. Kelly Reflected Unopposed

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 17 December 1936 · page 2

A special meeting of the Murrumburrah Municipal Council was held on Monday night last, to fix the Mayoral Allowance for…

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Annual Treat for Children of Mirrabooka School. Candidates at Special Table. Santa Claus Was Present. Mirrabooka

The Young Chronicle · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 10

The annual treat for the children of Mirrabooka was held on Thursday afternoon. The parents provided a tasty lunch for the pupils and a special table…

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Queensland By-election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 December 1936 · page 3

BRISBANE, Monday: Yesterday's counting in the Darling Downs Federal by election reduced Labour's overnight night majority over the Country party…

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Election of Mayor Five Candidates Nominated But Three Withdrew Alderman Watson Elected

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 December 1936 · page 5

A special meeting of the Burrowa Municipal Council was held on Monday evening for the election of Mayor. All the…

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