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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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To-morrow's Municipal Election the Franchise Explained

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 5

At the local government election poll to-morrow there is practically adult franchise. The only exceptions are persons who have only…

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Municipal Elections Labor Nine's Campaign

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 9

Alderman J. Browll, Sharman of Cessnock A.L.P., reports that the nine selected Labor candidates for the Municipal Council elections are…

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The Elections West Maitland Council 24 CANDIDATES

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1937 · page 6

To-day, 24 candidates sought' election, to the West Maitland Municipal Council, Those successful will hold office as aldermen…

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Singleton News the Elections Battle-Eve Speeches SINGLBTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1937 · page 2

For the first time in tho history of municipal elections In Singleton candidates espoused their respective' platforms from a box In tho street at…

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Sitting of Parliament in New Year Unable to Dispose of Programme Before Christmas

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 1

As the State Government will not be able to dispose of its programme before Christmas, it is expected that Parliament will meet again in the New Year to pass bills which the Ministry desires should become law before the State elections…

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Port Stephens Three New Members Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 1

Three of the retiring (councillors of Part Stephens Shire met defeat at Saturday's election. They were Cr. E. L. Markey in "A" riding and Crs. H. F. Clode…

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Hall Crowded Election at Morpeth Keen Interest Morpeth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 1

Unprecedented interest marked the municipal election in Morpeth, for the School of Arts was crowded on Saturday night when the returning…

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One Defeated Singleton Aldermen Election Figures Singleton

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

Although [?] are 1000 ib [?] municipal roll only 832 votes were cast on Saturday in the election of aldermen for the Singleton Municipal Council. At last…

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The Elections Shires and Municipalities Saturday's Results Muswellbrook

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

There was only a mild interest shown in the municipal elections held at Muswellbrook on Saturday last. Of the 1143 electors enrolled, 640, or about 56 per cent, voted. The only time there was anything in the nature of a rush was towards…

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Council Elections Local Government Bodies Old Member Beaten

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 4

As a result of the local government elections on Saturday, there will be three new aldermen in the West Maitland Municipal Council. They will be Ald. H. T. Skilton, W. Parker, and C. Scarlett…

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Patrick Plains Saturday's Shire Election SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 4

All the retiring councillors who contested the election on Saturday were re-elected as councillors of Patrick plains Shire. The new councillors elected for A…

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Primary Final Examination Successful Candidates

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 2

The following candidates have been successful in gaining entrance to Singleton Intermediate High School. Names are in…

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Local Council Elections New Aldermen and Shire Councillors

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 2

As a result of the triennial Municipal and Shire elections held on Saturday, there will be three new aldermen and three new shire councillors on the respective bodies for the ensuing three years. Increased interest was evinced in, both elections,…

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Smashing Victory For Labour in Municipal Elections. Only One Independent Candidate Returned. Ald. Jack Brown Tops the Poll

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 3

Securing the return of eight out of the nine candidates who stood in the interests of the party, Labour scored a smashing victory over the Independents in the Cessnock Municipal election on Saturday…

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Irregular Practices Alleged. Municipal Elections. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 2

A Party official who took part in Saturday's municipal elections is convinced that numerous cases of peronation occurred, as several ratepayers…

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News of the Day Mayoral Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 4

AT the meeting of the Maitland branch of the Australian Labour Party, held last night, members requested Aid. W. K. O'Hearn to stand…

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Candidates' Speeches

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 2

Following the declaration of the poll, most of the candidates spoke briefly to the electors assembled. The Mayor, Aid. R. L. Fitzgerald,…

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Election of Mayor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 2

The new Council will meet this Monday night for the first time for the purpose of electing a Mayor for 1938…

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Local Government Elections Result of Saturday's Poll. Scone Municipality

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 1

A greater interest was displayed in Scone than for a number of years, ten candidates coming forward for the six seats. The poll was…

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Kearsley Shire Elections President Defeated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 3

The Kearsley Shire Council elections, held on Saturday, resulted in four Labor candidates and four independents returned…

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