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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Election Expenses Mr J Hamlet's Stand

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 November 1937 · page 2

He had refused to sign the statutory declaration that his expenses as a candidate did not exceed £100, said Mr Joseph Hamlet, who was an…

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Port Stephens Shire Election

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 3

On Friday night, Mr. R. A. Elkin, a candidate for B riding addressed a good meeting in front of Morris' Hotel and had a very good hearing…

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Shire Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 2

The ballot papers for the Shire elections on the 4th December next have been posted to each person on the rolls. Any elector who has not received his…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassilis "News.") the Shire Elections. What of the Candidates? the Services of Good Men Offering

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 7

At the present moment the ratepayers and electors of Merriwa Shire, in common with other shires and municipalities throughout New South…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, November 26, 1937. Municipal Council. Aldermanic Elections. New Men in the Field

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 3

Fourteen of our citizens will contest the municipal elections on 4th December. Of the number four are making their first bid for…

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Port Stephens The Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 12

The ballot-papers for the shire elections on December 4 have been posted to each person on the rolls. Any elector who has not received his…

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Support Pledged Kearsley Candidate ABERMAIN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 1

Abermaln No, 1 Minors' Lodge, at Its monthly meeting yesterday carrled a motion pledglng its support to Mr. W. Balley, one of the Australian…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 6

A REMINDER, is given to the electors of Maitland and district that applications for ballot papers for the forthcoming municipal elections must…

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Stroud Shire Election Councillor Higgins' Campaign Speech

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 6

A well represented gathering attended the Forster School of Arts Hall on Thursday night last to hear the council election campaign speech of…

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Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 2

Very keen interest is being taken in the forthcoming Shire election and all candidates are actively canvassing the electors. This election will prove to…

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Civic Elections Position of Emergency Relief Workers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly the other day Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Public Works and Local…

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Warringah Seat Cost of the Election Hamlet's Challenge Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 1

A challenge to Sir Archdale Parkhill and Mr. Percy Spender, K.C., to sign a statutory declaration that their expenses in the recent Federal…

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New Ticket Municipal Elections Third Group

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 6

Two tickets, these of the Business Men's, Club and the Labour Party, have already been issued in connection with the West…

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Sworn-in. Members of Federal Parliament. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 2

Members of the Federal Parliament were sworn in by the Chief Justice of the High Court (Sir John Latham) and Sir George Rich…

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Governor-general's Speech Federal Parliament Opened Today CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 6

The Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, officially opened the Federal Parliamentary Session to-day, his speech outlining various measures contemplated by the Ministry in the early…

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Labour Campaign Municipal Elections Baths Mentioned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 7

At East Greta Junction last night the Labour campaign was continued. Aid. W. F. O'Hearn dealt with many important questions affecting the…

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Council Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 6

Sir,-I have been a keen observer of the activities of the West Maitland aldermen, since the infusion of new blood three years ago, when some of…

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Committee Meeting. Election of President

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 2

Mr. Seaward moved that Mr. A. F. Smith be re-elected President. He said that he was sorry to hear of his illness, and hoped he would soon be…

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Election of Committee

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 2

Mr. Abe Mitchell announced that he wished to retire from the committee, and the hon. Secretary intimated that Mr. M. D. Mychael also wished…

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Unions and the Elections (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 5

Sir,—One cannot but stand amazed at the. foolishness of some people of the type of Temperly and Murphy, Who are…

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