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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Woman Candidate for Gordon

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 2

Mrs C. E. Evans, of Roseville, has announced she will be a candidate for selection by the United Australia Party to contest the Gordon seat at the…

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Elections for Egg Marketing Board Zone System of Voting

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 6

It is learned that the elections for the Egg Marketing Board late in October will be contestod on a zone and proferential system, and that maps and…

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Cessnock Rifle Club's Successful Year Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. Club in Healthy Financial Position

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Cessnock Rifle Club was held on Sunday last, when Mr. J. C. Smith (president) presided over…

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Election Date October Probable CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 July 1937 · page 3

Nobody is able to forecast accurately the date of the Federal elections. They are almost certain in be held in [?]tober, but the exact date will not…

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Speculation Concerning Federal Elections Campaign Will Be Brief

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 2

The date for the Federal elections will not be annouuced until Cabinet has met on July 28, but speculation continues…

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New England Electorate Council. Election of Officers. Annual Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 1

The New England Electorate Council of the Country Party, at its annual meeting held at Muswellbrook yesterday, unanimously endorsed the Office-bearers elected were: President, Mr. E. J. Sherwood; vice presidents, Messrs. P. A. Wright, R. N. Hickson (Armidale), H. S. Secomb…

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Electoral Council and Shire Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 5

Cessnock branch of the State A.L.P. Electoral Council, at a meeting on Sunday, decided to call for nominations of the four…

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N.Z. PARLIAMENT Secondary Industries Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 1

Plans to develop secondary industry are expected to take a prominent part in the legislative programme which the Dominion Government will submit…

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Party Selection for Speakership Three Candidates for the Office

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

Messrs Weaver, Bate and Primrose, M's.L.A., informed a meeting of the State Parliamentary United Australia party in the Premier's room on…

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The Senate U.A.P. Candidates. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1937 · page 9

The three U.A.P. candidates for the Senate in New South Wales will be Senator j. G. D. Arkins, Mr. D. R. Hall, and Mr. B. A. Helmore, of Newcastle…

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Election of P. P. Board Secretary. Mr. D. M. Bell Answers Critics. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 July 1937 · page 1

Sir.—As much as I dislike getting into print, it is, I think, the duty of some director on the Singleton Pastures Protection Board, to reply to…

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Form Shown at Rand wick Candidates for To-morrow's Racing Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 July 1937 · page 7

Silver Standard, oro, Limoux, Mala, and Welcome were In good form at Randwick this morning when the A grass, 20 feet out, was…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1937 · page 4

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:— Patron, Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A. President, Mr. J. Fleming…

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Senate Candidates U.a.p

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1937 · page 3

A ballot for the selection of three candidates to represent the United Australia Party in the forthcoming Senate election, was conducted on…

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Elections Ahead

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 6

Although the date of the Federal elections has not yet been decided, the speech made at Stroud by the Acting Prime…

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1937 Federal Elections (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 8

Sir,—At a large and enthusiastic meeting of Labor supporters held at Singleton on Thursday evening, the 15th inst;, it was decided to form a…

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Federal General Elections October 23 a Likely Date

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 6

Saturday, October 23, is likely to be the date for the Federal general elections. This date has been selected by the…

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Re-election of Mr De Valera

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 7

By 82 votes to 52, the Bail Elreanu on Wednesday re-elected Mr Earaon de Valera as President of tho Irislr. Free State Executive Council…

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House Party Popular Girl Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1937 · page 9

A house party was held at the residence of Mrs. Denny on Thursday night, in aid of the Maitland Bleyele Club's popular girl candiadate, Miss…

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Election of Speaker Causes Party Friction "Most Unfair" Mr. Bate Advances Claims Selection of Weaver Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 5

A further indication that Mr. H. J. Bate, U.A.P., South Coast, intends to contest the posisition of Speaker of the Legislative Assembly when Parliament meets in August was…

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