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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

323 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 17

Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 4

The election of officers resulted as follows: Mr. Arthur G. White was unanimously re-elected Patron…

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Brentwood Hospital. Meeting of Directors. Election of Officebearers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 2

Mr. G. F. B. Fitzhardinge was reelected chairman, and Mr. H. E. Simpson hon treasurer, at yesterday's meeting of directors of Brentwood…

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Oro Is Star Randwick Worker Spring Candidates Step Out on All Sydney Tracks Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 5

The tracks at Moorefield, Randwick, Victoria Park, Kensington, and Warwick Farm resounded to the thud of hoofs to-day when track gallops took place under perfect conditions. Many good trials were noted, without any…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 2

Before the election of officers, Mr. Newton said he would move that the club place on record its very sincere regret at the tragic 'plane accident…

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The Communist Policy for the Coming Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

In this article I propose to deal with the alternative to Lyons and Stevens—the return of Labor Governments…

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Miners' Officials Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

Mr. Nelson, President of the Miners' Federation, has been returned unopposed. Mr. Orr, general secretary, has been…

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Spring Candidates Will Step Out at Clarendon High Cross Likely Hawkesbury Handicap Golden Chance Should Score

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 8

Although the Clarendon course suits horses who are handy at the home turn, High Cross is in such good form at present that he looks the safest investment of the day at to-morrow's Hawkesbury meeting. He ran second in the Handicap last…

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Popular Girl League Candidate SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 2

Good progress is being made in the candidates of Miss Marjorie Kohler, in connection with the Popular Girl competition being run in aid of the…

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Imperial Airways Proposed Mail Contract Federal Parliament Debate. •

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 3

During the debate on the mall contract in the Federal House, on the adjournment motion of Mr. Curtin, Mr. James said: "I…

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Spring Candidates In Semi-Final Trials Silver Standard Beats Cuddle Fine Gallops Ore Now a Definite Starter the Marne Goes Well Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 5

Real Spring racing trials were the order of the morning at the various courses to-day. The Derby and Epsom and Metropolitan candidates literally flew over the turf track, and…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 6

President: On the motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Redman it was unanimously resolved that Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., be re-appointed…

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By-election Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 9

The Manakau by-election, for the seat, formerly held by Mr. Jordan, resulted:—A.G. Osborne (Lab.) 8241, F. W. Doldge (Nat.) 3380…

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Australian Export Trade Figures in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 1

Total Australian export's, to the United States during 1935-30, were valued at £9,343,781 ("Australian currency) according to information given to Mr J…

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Meeting of Spanish Parliament. Extreme Precautions Taken. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 1

With a guard of aeroplanes flying overhead and machine' guns, in the streets, the Spanish Parliament met at Madrid to-day…

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Spanish Parliament's Determination. Will Fight to the Last Square Foot of Soil. Rebels Drawing in on Madrid. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

With a guard of aeroplanes flying overhead and machine guns in the street, the Spanish Parliament met at Madrid to-day. These extreme precautions were taken because the rebels' ring of steel is only 20 miles away, and is drawing even closer…

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Hit by Tram Derby Candidate Mala's Escape Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 7

The New Zealand candidate for the A.J.C. Derby, Mala, experienced a narrow escape from serious injury this morning when…

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Five Years Life of Parliament South Australia Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 October 1936 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. R. L. Butler, announced that he intended to introduce a hill to make five-year Parliaments permanent. The results of the present…

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State Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 2

The State Parliament will open on October 20, and it la likely that it will be opened by commission. Ministers hope to complete the sension by…

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Music and Singing Examinations 18 of 33 Candidates Secure Honours

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 1

St. Cutherine's College, Singleton, which is conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, achieved ft meritorious record at the practical examinations for…

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Cup Candidates. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 5

The Melbourne Cup candidates, Sporting Blood and Egmont, galioped attractively this morning and pulled up well…

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