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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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The Federal Elections Important Matters for the Electors

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 6

The Writs for the forthcoming Federal Elections will fee issued on the 24th September, 1937 and consequently the rolls to be used at…

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New England Seat Labour Candidate MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 4

Though A.L.P. headquarters has announced that a candidate has been selected to contest the New England seat against the sitting member, Mr…

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Federal Elections The Robertson Seat SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 3

Mr. T. W. Sweeney, Sectional Campaign director, South Singleton, states that campaigning in the Federal Electorate of Robertson is proceeding apace…

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Forthcoming Federal Elections D.A.P. AND U.C.P. in Close Harmony

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 1

the United Australia party and the United Country party organisations are working in close harmony throughout New South Wales for the return of Government candidates at the forthcoming Federal…

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Independent Candidate to Contest Robertson Electorate Mr J. F. Metcalfe

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 3

Mr. J. F. Metcalfe, a well-known and respected business man, of Sydney, has signified his intention of contesting the Robertson Seat in the approaching…

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State Parliament. Notice of Motion

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last week, Mr. Primrose moved: "That in the opinion of this House, the special charge or toll imposed on…

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State Parliament Adjournment on Oct. 7 SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 8

In order to enable Ministers and members to take part in the Federal election campaign, the State Parliament will adjourn on October 7…

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Federal Elections. Rolls Close on

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 1

The writs for the coming Federal elections will be issued on the 24th September and, consequently, the rolls to be used at the elections will close…

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Federal Elections Rolls Close on

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 6
Also in The Scone Advocate, The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder

The writs for the forthcoming Federal elections will be issued on Friday next, September 24, and consequently the rolls to be used at the…

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Trade Treaties Probable Action After Elections Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 2

According, to a message from Canberra, immediately the Federal elections are over the Commonwealth will probably take action to negotiate for…

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Federal Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 1

The writs for the coming Federal elections will be issued on the 24th September and consequently the rolls to be issued at the elections will close at 6 p.m…

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Parliament to Adjourn

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 4

The State Parliament will adjourn on October 7 for two weeks, in enable Ministers and members to take part in the Federal election campaign…

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Federal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 10
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Mr. Thompson and Senator Hardy will address an open-air meeting at Muswellbrook on Monday next…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 5

The result of the election of officers was reported in our last issue. The following were appointed to the Drug Committee: Rev. J. W…

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MUSWELLBROOK Opening of Baths the Elections Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 September 1937 · page 9

With the approach of the summer, the municipal council and local enthusiasts arc anxious for the reopening of the White Memorial…

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Senate Team Biographical Sketches U.A.P. CANDIDATES

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 September 1937 · page 2

Three strong candidates will represent the United Australia Party in the combined U.C.P.-U.C.P. Senate team at the Federal…

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The Elections Labour and Communism Mr. Lyons's Reply Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 September 1937 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons), replying to a statement made by the Leader or the Labour Party, Mr. Curtin, that Communists' second…

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