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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

654 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 33

Polling Day Throngs of Voters Sydney Booths Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 1

Polloing Day proceeded without any unusual incident in Sydney to-day. From an early hour throngs of voters inundated polling booths, and from the…

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Election Matter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 6

Under the Commonwealth electoral law, responsibility for any unsigned matter dealing with the Federal elections in this issue is taken by W. H. Willard, 258…

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Ex-candidate Bankrupt Unsuccessful at Four Parliamentary Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 4

Attributing his insolvency to the failure of a guest-house which ho established at Surbiton, Frederick Wilson Temple, of Grove-crescent, Kingston…

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Labour Party 'Drastic Action Required Election Setback Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 1

With lending figures in the Federal and State Labour parties unanimous that greater cohesion must be brought about in the Labour Party before there…

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Britain Rejoices Federal Election Result Press View London, Oct. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 1

Britain will rejoice with Mr. Lyons that the electors voted "Tune in to England," which is to remain the Australian watchword, states the "Daily Mail" in a…

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Election Matter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 4

Under the Commonwealth electoral law, responsibility for any unsigned matter dealing with the Federal elections in this issue is taken by W. H. Willard, 250…

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Party Leaders' Views on Elections Rehewal of Confidence In Government

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 4

Various points of view were expressed by party leaders at the week-end concerning the position revealed by the returns in the Federal elections. No statement was issued by the…

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On 'Change Elections Have Little Effect

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 5

Industrial shares were quiet, but mostly firm, on the Stock Exchange to-day, and the Federal elections had little effect on dealings. Bonds'…

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The Federal Elections Lyons Government Returned

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 3

The Lyons-Page Government, in the, ejection on Saturday, had another overwhelming victory over the Labour party. It was returned to office for its third term with a substantial majority…

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New Parliament DEVONPORT (Tas.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) proposes to summon the new Parliament on November 24,for a three weeks session before Christmas…

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Princess Betty Opening of Parliament LONDON, Oct. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 1

Princess Elizabeth will attend tomorrow's opening of Par[?]lament by the King. She will witness the ceremony from the Lord Groat Chamberlain's box…

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Election Matter

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 2

For any news item unsigned appearing in this issue, regarding the Federal election, the responsibility is taken by C. E. Bennett, Lord Street,…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 4

The election of office-bearers resulted as follow:—Group President: Mrs. J. K. Mackay (re-elected)…

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The Federal Elections Lyons Government Returned

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 2

The Lyons-Page Government, in the election on Saturday, had another overwhelming victory over the Labour party. It was returned to office for…

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"Time Has Come for Straight Speaking." Mr. Orr on Election Results. "Mr. Lang Too Much of Load."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

"The time has come for straight speaking, and all those leaders of the working class who have admitted in the…

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FORSTER Federal Elections FORSTER

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 8

The Federal election demonstrated the great popularity that Forster enjoys as a tourist resort, as a big proportion of the votes polled were absent…

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Egg Board Broadcast of Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 4

Under special arrangement with the Poultry Farmers' Association of N.S.W. Station 2SM will broadcast the results of the Egg Board elections on Saturday…

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The Federal Elections Several Doubtful Seats Go to Government Parties

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 2

Yesterday's count of House of Representatives votes clarified the position in several seats that were regarded as doubtful…

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MORPETH Municipal Election Interest Quickens

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 12

Interest is quickening in the forthcoming municipal council election in Morpeth, and there is speculation and curiosity as to how…

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The Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 3

The result of the elections came as a surprise to most Labour supporters as they seemed to be fairly convinced that the Lyons-Page Government had lost…

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