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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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"Shrewd Move" Mr. Curtin's Comment Early Election Perth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

Mr. Curtin, Leader of the Federal Opposition, commented on the rumoured intention of the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) to hurry back to australia after the…

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Elections Looming Activity in Municipal Circles Keen Interests Promised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 5

All the indications point to the suggestion that the people of New South Wales will have much to engage their attention in the political and semi-political arenas in the next few months. From rumours current in Canberra and reports from…

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A.L.P. East Maitland Branch Coming Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 6

Mr. H. Whitmore presided at a meeting of the East Maitland branch of the A.L.P. last night. Alderman W. F. O'Hearn, who…

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Federal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

The Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Menzies), referring to rumours about an early general election, said the date had not even been considered by…

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Election of Chairman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 6

The Secretary said as it was the first meeting of the newly elected Board it was necessary to elect a Chairman and Deputy Chairman for…

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Elections Looming

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 6

Sir—I do not know who the writer of the above notes in last night's "Mercury" is but his reference to Morpeth proves him to be a bit of a…

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Bright Concert Methodist Centenary Queen Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 6

A very enjoyable concert programme was carried out in the Methodist Hall last night when Madam Rachel la Patourel and her company…

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Elrington Lodge Elections. Former Treasurer Defeated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 6

A surprising feature of the ballot for official positions in the Elrington Miners' Lodge, held this week, was the defeat of…

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Aberdare Central Lodge. Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 5

In the ballot for officials in the Aberdare Central Lodge, held on Tuesday, Mr. Pat O'Keefe was elected president,…

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Stop Press Election Incident Narrabri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 5

A fine of 22 was Imposed on Henry W. Dasey at the Piles Court to-day for an incident arising out of the Gwydi[?] by-election…

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State Parliament SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 10

The State Parliament was prorogued by the State I[?]cutive council until June 30. This is taken to mean that members will not be called together until about…

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Election Issue National Insurance MELBOURNE, Tursday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 8

It is considered unlikely that legislation to establish national insurance will be introduced before the next Federal elections. Most likely it will…

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National Insurance Will Be Election Issue of Major Importance

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 1

It is improbable that legislation to establish national insurance will be introduced before the next Federal elections. Most likely it will be a major…

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Will State Elections Follow Federal? Labor Party's Belief

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 4

The A.L.P. executive is making early preparations for a State poll, believing the present Government will decide to go to the country…

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Won Election "Defeated" Candidate Votes Recounted Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 June 1937 · page 5

The ballot-box used for the election in the Emith ward of the Mclboune city Council last November was opened by the Master in Equity, at the direction of…

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Federal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 8

October 30 and November 6 are mentioned in political circles as possible dates for the Fedral elections…

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Woolahra By-election Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 6

The wolllahra by-election made necessary by the death of Sir Daniel Lavy, will be held on June 20, Nominations will close on June 14…

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Date for Federal General Elections No Formal Decision Made

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 5

No formal decision has been made by the Federal Ministry of the date for the Federal general elections. The two dates which are being mentioned…

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State Parliament Big Programme for Next Session

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 3

It is expected that the next session of the State Parliament will begin in the last week of July or early in August…

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Reduction of Members In State Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 2

According to the "Sunday Sun," the State Cabinet has agreed to a to commendation to reduce the number of electorates from 90 to 75 or 70…

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