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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

532 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 27

State Parliament Opened Vote of Sympathy to Late Minister. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremony by the Governor (Lord Wakehurst)…

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Demonstrations to Assist Music Exam. Candidates

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 2

The Australian Music Examinations Board is sending Mr A. Sverjensky (piano) and Mr Florent Hoogstocl (violin) to give demonstration recitals…

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State Parliament Busy Session Begins Tax Reductions Forecast

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

The Governor (Lord Wakehurst) opened what promises to be a busy session of the State Parliament on Wednesday. It is the second session…

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Holiday Spirit Elections in Russia MOSCOW, June 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 1

Elections are being held throughout Russia, and 90,000,000 citizens polled for 726 deputies, all of whom were unopposed…

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Coogee by Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 2

When the counting of primary votes in the Coogee Parliamentary election ceased on Sunday night, Mr. R. B. Keating (Labour) was leading with…

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Withdrawal From Croydon Contest Further Reference in Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

Further reference to the withdrawal of the Independent candidate, Mr Garry Gordon, from the Croydon contest at the last State elections,…

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Speed Limit Law Mr Bruxner Will Leave to Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

The Minister for Transport (Mr Bruxner) said to-day he would leave it to Parliament to say whether the 30 miles per hour speed limit law…

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Parliament Challenged to Alter Speed Limit. "Will Not Be Game To Do It." Statment by Minister Fob Transport. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

The Minister for Tranpsort (Mr. Bruxner) said to-day that he would leave It to Parliament to say whether the 30-miles an hour speed…

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Croydon Electorate. Candidate's Withdrawal From Contest. Further Reference in Assembly. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Further reference to the withdrawal of the Independent candidate, Mr. Carry Gordon, from the Croydon contest at the last State…

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Triennial Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

In connection with the forthcoming triennial election of directors, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Kingston, seconded by Mr. McCredie, that…

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Coogee By-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Mr. T. D. Mutch (U.A.P.) won the by-election for the Coogee seat by a majority of 3338 votes. After the distribution of Messrs. Burrows and…

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Announcement of Carnival Queen Candidates

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

Although the names of the nominees for the queen competition to be run in conjunction with the Venetian Carnival have been tentatively…

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The Queen Candidates for Venetian Carnival Officially Announced

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 2

The official announcement of the candidates for the Queen contest at the forthcoming Venetian Carnival was made by the…

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Deposit Refund. the Croydon Election "An Advance to Gordon."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 3

The secretary of the A.L.P., Mr. J. J. Graves, staled on Saturday that the £25 advanced to Garry Gordon, who opposed Mr. Stevens at Croydon,…

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C.W.A. Ball at Gresford Candidates In Queen of Roses Competition GRESFORD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 12

The second birthday ball of the Gresford branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the East Gresford School of Arts last evening in aid of C.W.A. activities, and…

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Bitter Campaign for N.z. Elections Opposition Opens Fire

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 4

The opening skirmishes in what promises to be the most bitter election campaign in New Zealand history are already being…

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Introduction of Carnival Queen Candidates

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 July 1938 · page 2

In co-operation with the management of the Strand Theatre, the three candidates in the Venetian Carnival Queen competition were…

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GRESFORD C.W.A. BALL Candidates in Queen of Roses Competition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

The second birthday ball of the Gresford branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the East Gresford School of Arts on…

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Kurri Orchestra Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the Kuiri Kurri Orchestra was held in the Protestant Hall last Sunday, Mr. Alan Reid…

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"Labour Will Never Win an Election While Lang Is in Control!" Mr. Davidson's Outspoken Comment at Coalfields Labour Unity Conference. Inner Group Comes in For Some Trenchant Criticism

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

"While Mr. Lang is in control, and While the rules of the party remain as they are, Labour will never win an election in New South Wales. You wight well ask me why I did not expose this before. Every time I had a chance at…

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