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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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State Election May be Early Next Year Ministers' Plans Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1937 · page 3

The State eiecuons are nkely to be held shortly before or after Easter next year, Since the Federal elections it has been…

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Elections Stir Nomination Refused GOSEORD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1937 · page 7

A stir was caused in wey wQy when the nomination of Mr. H. A. Doust for the shire elections on December 4 was rejected by the return…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 4

In democratic communities it should be the function of the electorate to determine the principles of the electoral methods employed for the…

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Shire Election Pre-Selection Ballot CESSNOOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 5

A retiring councillor, Mr. J. Raiston, of Homeville, was defeated in the pre-selection ballot of the Cessnock A.L.P. branch for the endorsement of two…

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State Elections May Be Early Next Year Plans by Ministers

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 3

The State elections are likely to be held shortly before or after Easter next year. Since the Federal elections it has been…

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The Shire Elections. Notes About the Candidates. "B" Riding. Cr. Jas. Lonergan

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 1

Cr. Jas. Lonergan has been a member of the council for over 20 years. He holds the position of Deputy-President. Has proved to be a sound…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, November 9, 1937. Muswellbrook Shire Council. Last Meeting Before Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 3

The final meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council before the holding of the triennial elections on 4th December was held yesterday, when…

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Senate Victory South Australian U.A.P. Candidate ADELAIDE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 5

Senator P, A, McBride, U.A.P. candidate, has been elected to fill the first South Australian Senate, vacancy. Indications are that the U.A.P…

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Election Matter

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 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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Wallarobba Shire Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 2

Nominations of candidates for the position of Councillor in connection with the forthcoming. Shiral election, closed on Wednesday last, and were…

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Municipal Elections and the Benate System (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 5

Sir,—In democratic communities it should be the emotion of the electorate to determine, the principles of. The electoral methods employed for…

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Kearsley Shire Election Labour Pre-selection Ballot

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 3

The pre-selection ballot conducted by the Cessnock Electoral Council to determine the two candidates to contest B riding of the Kearsley Shire…

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The Miners' Elections. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 5

Sir,—Federation elections are again due towards the end of the year, and as usual a deal of vindictiveness is being displayed…

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Labour Prepares Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 2

Ald. W. F. O'Hearn presided at a meeting of the Maitland branch of the Australian Labour Party last night, when a campaign committee was…

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Kearsley Shire All Seats Contested 17 Candidates Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 2

The names of the candidates to contest Kearsley Shire Council election were made available by the Returning Officer (Mr. W. J. Grieve) to-day. In…

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The Senate Four Labour Candidates Win SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 7

When the final count was announced to-day for the New South Wales members of the Senate, Ashley, the fourth Labour candidate was elected, making…

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Lake Macquarie (Toronto) Shire Elections Mr F. J. Dorrington a Candidate

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 6

For the Lake Macquarie (Toronto) Shire elections, to be held on December 4th, the Wangi-Lake View (Lake Macquarie) Progress…

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The Candidates for Shire Election Eleven Nominations for Six Vacancies

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 6

There were 11 nominations declared at the Shire Office to-day for the triennial election of a council of six to be held on…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day, November 19th

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 1

Friday, November 19, has been fixed as nomination day in connection with the triennial election of nine aldermen…

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Miners' Lodge. Will Nominate Two Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge it was decided to nominate Messrs. K. Dann and K. Brown to contest the municipal…

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