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

Politics & elections, 1938

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CR. H. J. BUTT Congratulated On Election To Shire

Yass Tribune-Courier · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 2

Mr. H. J. (Harvey) Butt, of “Village View,” Yass River, who was elected to ex-Cr. Vallance’s seal on Goodradigbee. Shire Council…

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Postal Ballot Favoured For Hospital Election

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 2

It was decided on the motion of Dirs. Davis and Shannon at the last meeting of the District Hospital Board to inform the Hospitals’…

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Parliament Opens in Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The State Parliament was opened this morning with the usual ceremonies performed by the State Governor, Lord…

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ROSTRUMCLUB Election of Officers Held New President

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 7

At the usual weekly meeting of the Goulburn Rostrum Club held last night the half yearly election of officers was held, when…

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Parliament Opens Survey of Coming Legislation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Governor (Lord Wakehurst) yesterday opened the first session of the 32nd Parliament of New South…

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Sixteen Candidates Confirmed First Service in Kingsvale New Church

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 4

The beautiful Church of the Ascension, Kingsvale, which was dedicated by His Lordship Bishop Burgmann, on Wednesday…

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Russia's Idea of an Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 5

MOSCOW, Sunday: Elections are being held throughout Russia, where ninety million citizens are polling for 726 Deputies, all…

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Mr. Bate Attacks the Government Declares Gap Exists Between Cabinet And Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday: The recent changes in the personnel of the State Cabinet, and the cases of the Commissioner, of Police, Mr. Mackay, were the subject in a strong attack in the Legislative Assembly last night by Mr. Bate, the U.A.P. member for the South…

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Hospital Auxiliary Successful Year's Work, Says Report Election of Officers Takes Place

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 2

At the meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Goulburn District Hospital yesterday. afternoon, the secretary of the hospital, Mr. F. Jennings, refuted any adverse criticism concerning the class of meals supplied 'to the patients…

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Criticism in Parliament S.P. Bill And Speed Limit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, and the Government were under a barrage of criticism in .Parliament yesterday. Mr…

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Hospital Election Number of Candidates Expected Postal Ballot on August 16

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

It was decided at last Friday night’s meeting of the Hospital Board to hold the election, which will be by postal ballot, on…

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A.,p. and H. Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 4

Owing to a typographical error, the list of successful candidates at the Show Society's committee ballot, published yesterday, contained the name…

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Parliament Refuses Inquiry Mr. Lang's Request Turned Down By 50 Votes To 29

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday: The Legislative Assembly, by 50 votes to 29, yesterday rejected a resolution moved by the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Lang, seeking the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate and report on…

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Closer Settlement Purchase of Blair Estate Near Guyra Mr. Tully's Contribution To The Debate In Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 1

Bald Blair would be the fourth estate resumed by the present Government during its six years in office, but…

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Mr. Heffron Not A Leader In Parliament Speaker's View

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 July 1938 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Although Mr. Heffron (Industrial Labour, Botany.) leads a party of four in the State Parliament, he is not yet…

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Diggers’ Queen Candidate Appeal To Citizens Memorial Hall Building Fund

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 4

Mrs. R. D. Hunter, the Diggers’ Queen candidate, in the Memorial Hall Building Fund competition, in a circular letter sent to residents of…

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District Hospital Triennial Election In Fortnight

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 1

The 96th annual meeting of the Goulburn District Hospital will. be held at the Town Hall on Monday, August 15, at 7.45 p.m…

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Dispute Over Petersham Election Action To Have It Declared Void Recount Sought

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The action by William Francis Sheahan, who was the A.L.P. candidate for Petersham at the State election on March…

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Hospital Board Nine Candidates Nominated Five Directors To Be Elected

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 3

The Keen competition for the five elected directors’ seats on the Yass District Hospital Board for the ensuing three years is a…

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Hospital Election

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 August 1938 · page 2

In the District Hospital election, ballot papers for which have been issued, subscribers are instructed to sign their Christian and surname, but…

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