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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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On the Road to Parliament. (Apologies to "Cocker")

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 7

I once knew a bloke with a long yappin' tongue Like a tout's who had winners to tell;…

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S.P. Betting. Charges in Parliament. Royal Commission Opens. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 2

The first sitting of the Royal Commission on police methods in respect of S.P. betting was held to-day before Commissioner Judge Markell…

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Charges Against Police Members of Parliament Fail to Attend Commission. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 8

The first sitting of the Royal Commission on police administration and S.P. betting was held to-day, under the Commissioner, Judge Markell…

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S.P. Betting and Police Mr Mackay Denies Statements Made in Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 2

When the Royal Commission inquiry into charges against the police over starting price betting raid methods was resumed to-day, Mr, Mackay,…

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Olympic Games Team Announced 12 Candidates Chosen

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 1

The Olympic Games team was announced on Friday night by the Australian Olympic Federation. Twelve athletes have been chosen, and should…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 5

In addition to the officers elected as reported in our last issue, the following committees were also appointed:—…

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Northern Miners' Vice-presidency Fifteen Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 4

There are 15 candidates for the position of Acting Vice-president of the Northern Miners' Federation. Nominations…

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Dairy Produce Election of Board Preparing Roll

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 4

The Dairy Produce Export Control Act was recently amended by the Commonwealth Parliament to provide, for the alteration of the title of the…

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Interest Rates. Will They Harden? Reference in Parliament. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 2

In the House of Representatives today, Mr. Casey said that legislation would be introduced in Parliament this session, dealing with subsidies to…

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Australian Dairy Produce Board. Election of Producers' Representatives

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 8
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

The Dairy Produce Export Control Act was recently amended by the Commonwealth Parliament to provide for the alteration of the title of the Board…

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Australian Dairy Produce Board Election of Producers' Representatives

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

The Dairy Produce Export Control Act was recently amended by the Commonwealth Parliament to provide for the alteration of the title of the…

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The General Elections in Britain (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 3

Sir,—If the question at issue between the Labour and Nationalist parties at election time is one of "who can administer Capitalism most…

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Junior Rugby League Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 9

Cessnock Junior Rugby League has elected the following officers—Patron, Mr. A Cunningham; President, Mr. W…

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Separate Rooms The Federal Parliament Labour Parties Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 3

In spite of official announcements that unity has been reached by the Lang Labour and the Federal Labour party, apparently the union…

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German Elections "Conflict of Conscience" CATHOLIC STATEMENt BERLIN March, 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 1

The catholic Bishops to- day ordered a declaration to be read in all churches regarding the elections on sunday next, which are being held to secure the…

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Iron-bound Ballot Boxes. for Union Election. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 2

Stringent precautions are being taken in connection with the elections of the Tramway Employees' Union which will be held on April 3. It is…

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Close Finish Victorian By-Election MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 5

A close finish is anticipated in the Allandalo by-election. When the counting of second preferences ended, the Labour candidate, Mr. G. L…

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Germany Bides Time Till After Elections MAJESTIC! The Queen Mary to the Sea London, March 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 1

Although she twice touched the bed of the Clyde, Britain 's new giant of the Atlantic, - the Queen Mary, - the…

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BROADCAST N.Z. Parliament Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 5

The New Zealand Parliament was opened by commission. Mr. W. H. Barnard was elected Speaker. History was made in that the proceedings of…

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