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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Keen Battles Local Govt. Elections 5000 Candidates Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 1

One of the keenest Local Government elections that has been staged in New South Wales for many years will terminate on…

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The Municipal Elections Who's Who Amongst the Candidates

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 1

On Saturday next, the electors of the Municipality will be required to choose nine aldermen from a large field of 17 candidates, who will comprise the Council for the ensuing three years, that no one will be able to plead ignorance as to whom the…

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Election of Shire Councillors the Candidates

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 2

On Saturday next there will be an election for the Shire Council in "A' 'and "B" ridings only, two representatives having…

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Not Supporting Any Candidate for Municipal Honours

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 2

Mr Gerner, president of the local sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., states that the Singleton sub-branch is not supporting any candidate for…

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Council Elections (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 3

Sir,:—Of all the 26 candidates for the Municipal and Shire elections on Saturday, only two—Alderman Heuston and Mr Ashley Williams—have…

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Soviet Elections Campaign Against Spies

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 2

The Soviet election campaign is in full swing, and is being directed mainly against foreign agents and Trotskyist spies…

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Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

Sir,-In reply to "Genunie Ratepayer" I have perused the lists submitted by the Business Men's Club, and find that only half are members of that club. As…

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Labour Campaign Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

Five candidates of the Labour Party who are contesting the municipal elections addressed a meeting at East Greta last night and asked for a solld…

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A Keen Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

THE Local Government elections, to be held on Saturday next, appear to have aroused keen interest throughout the Stale, and our…

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Shire Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 3

At Raymond Terrace on Friday night last, Crs. Clode and T Lantry gave a resume of their official work as Councillors for B riding. There was a large…

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Picture of Parliament Doors Question by Mb Beasley

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Reference was made at question time in the House of Representatives on Wednesday by Mr J. A. Beasley (Labour, N.S.W.) to a full-page…

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Oil From Coal. Mr. Baddeley's Comments in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 3

"The Minister is empowered to spend money on the construction, reconstruction and repair of roads. In my opinion…

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The Municipal Election Candidates Address Electors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Policy speeches in connection with the forthcoming triennial municipal election were delivered to an audience of about 300 electors in the "James"…

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Motor Traffic Bill Before Parliament. Definite Speed Limit Favoured. Prime Facie Limit Attacked

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

During the debate on the Traffic (Amendment) Bill in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, members strongly criticised the proposed prima facie…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, December 3, 1937. To-morrow's Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 3

MEN who have rendered years of valuable service, as well as men new to Local Government, and anxious to serve the people, are once again seeking the approval of the electors. In the Municipality and Shire the ratepayers will decide to-morrow who shall guide the destinies of the two areas for…

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Blind "Digger" for Municipal Honors. at Hyde Council Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 7

Mr. L. E. ("Nick") Carter, a blind "Digger," who is well-known in Merriwa because of his periodical visits here as a guest at the Fitzrol Hotel,…

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The Elections Keen Interest Aroused Important Issues Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

The election of aldermen for the Municipality of singleton and councillors for the Patrick Plains Shire Council takes place to-morrow…

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Municipal Election (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 6

Sir.—A writer in Tuesday's issue does not see eye to eye with the newly-formed and wide-awake Ratepayers' Association, He says he is a…

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Municipal Elections on Saturday Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

In common with all other centres of the State the triennial Municipal Election takes place at Dungog on Saturday next, when it is expected…

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Municipal Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

Those of our readers who reside within the Municipality are again reminded that to-morrow (Saturday) will be polling day for the…

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