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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 3

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs. Parker: Deputy President, Mrs. Bohanna: Secretary, Miss Jean Hulbert:…

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Election of Office-bearers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 2

Matron Lowrey, from the chair, explained that it would be necessary to appoint a new President, as Mrs. Barton had written to say that she…

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Aberdare Central Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 3

The bailot for official positions in Aberdare Central Miners' Lodge resulted in Mr. Chris Thompson being elected…

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Fast Trio Kirkham Candidates Randwick Times Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 7

Three of the most discussed candidates for the Kirkham Stakes to be decided at Warwick Farm on Saturday,…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns Questions to Mr Lyons Canberra

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 6

The Federal Parliament adjourned at 12.40 a.m. to-day to a date to be fixed, probably in March. Mr Gander asked Mr Lyons if he…

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War Horrors In Spain Protest by British Members of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 1

Several British members of Parliament, who flew to Madrid to obtain first-hand knowledge of the conditions of the civilians, were so horrified by what they saw after an air raid on Wednesday that they…

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Upper House Election Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 5

Two sitting members of the Upper House, Messrs. G. F. Archer and C. B. Bridges, Ms.L.C., may be dropped from the A.L.P. Upper House ticket,…

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Election of Office-bearers. Mr. Keene Retires From Hon. Secretaryship

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 5

The election of office-bearers for the year resulted as follows:—President, Mr. A. F. Smith (re-elected), on the nomination of Messrs…

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Election of Committee

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 5

It was resolved, on the motion of Messrs. Seaward and Mitchell, that the forty-five members elected by the general committee last year, or…

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Mayoral Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 5

The Mayoral election in the Cessnock Municipal Council will be held next Tuesday night, Ald. Sam Home is a very strong tip…

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Election of Mayor Murrurundi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 8

At the meeting of the Town Council this week, Ald. G. G. White was re-elected Mayor. His was the only nomination. This makes Ald. White's…

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Country Gain Leg. Council Election SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 7

The counting of the preferences for the Legislative Council election resulted In the election of sevon U.A.P., four State Labor, three…

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Re-election of Messrs Steele and Armstrong Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 1

The distribution of surplus votes this morning ensured the re-election to the Upper House of Mr T. Steele (U.C.P.) and Mr T. Armstrong (U.A.P.)…

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Legislative Council Triennial Election Progress of the Counting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 1

When the counting of votes cast in the Legislative Council triennial election ceased late last night, indications were that the United Country Party would gain an additional seat at the expense of the United…

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Election for Legislative Council Result of the Ballot Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 2

The following have now been elected to the Legislative Council as the result of the ballot for 15 vacancies:— Messrs H. Latimer (U.A.P.), F. P…

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MORPETH Election of Mayor Probable Choice

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 9

Little Information can be gleaned from official sources regarding the election of Mayor of Morpeth, but down town gossip Inclines to…

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Election of Mayor

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 3

The election of Mayor for the coming form was made on Monday night, when Ald. Markey retiring Mayor was re-elected without opposition. He was nominated by…

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News at Canberra. Mr. Lyons's Statement to Parliament. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 2

In the House of Representatives late this morning Mr. Lyons announced the abdication of King Edward VIII, and set out the history of the abdication,…

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Upper House Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 2

The election of 15 new members of the Legislative Council was completed on Wednesday, and resulted in the return of seven U.A.P., three U.C.P.,…

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Presidential Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 3

The election of president of the Kearsley Shire Council will be held next Thursday night. This will be the Council's final meeting of the…

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