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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Merriwa District Hospital First Meeting of Newly- Elected Board. Election of Officers. Cassilis and Contribution Scheme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

On Monday night in the School of Arts the first meeting of the newlyelected board of directors of the Merriwa District Hospital was held, Mr…

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Recount of Ballot Sought. Hospital Election. Request from Sandy Hollow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 10

Mr. J. B. Martyr (returning officer) reported to Monday's meeting of the. board of directors of Brentwood Hospital that he had received a petition…

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Venetian Carnival A Great Success Official Opening by the Mayoress Miss Dulcie Horne (Bureau Candidate) Elected Queen

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

One of the biggest and brigh test scenes ever witnessed in Singleton was enacted in John-street on Wednesday night. The spectacle marked the close of the queen competition which the committee of the Glenridding A gricultural Bureau, Singleton…

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State Parliament Programme Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 2

When the State Parliament meets next Thursday, it will Immediately adjourn as a mark of respect for the late Lieutenant Governor, Sir…

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Canada Prepared to Summon Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 2

In a statement clarifying Canada's attitude, the Prime Minister (Mr. Mackenzie King) praised the British Government's course of action…

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General Election in New Zealand Lively Campaign

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 2

New Zealand's general election is to be held on Saturday, October 15. This will be the first time in the history of the Dominion on which…

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Election Issues in New Zealand Opposition's Promises

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 2

The restoration of personal freedom and the legitimate rights of private enterprise is the first item in the National parties' programme set…

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Supply Bill in Federal Parliament Essential Services

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 8

Introducing the Supply Bill in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, to make provision for a further £5,349,050 for another two months…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 5
Also in The Scone Advocate

The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year:—President: Mrs. E. Cox. , Vice-presidents: Mesdames C. Jones,…

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Queen Candidates Presentations Made SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 2

Miss Dulcie Home, who was crowned "queen" at the recent Venetian Carnival, and the two other candidates in the competition, were…

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Gordon By-election

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 2

Mr H. B. Turner, who had a majority of nine votes over Mr. W. C. Milne in the contest for the Gordon Parlamentary seat at the general…

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N.Z. Elections Not to Be Postponed. Wellington. N.Z.

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 2

It is officially announced that the general elections, fixed for October 15th, will not be postponed. An earlier statement…

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Water Board Election of Members Amending Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 September 1938 · page 6

During the debate on the second reading of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board Bill in the Legislative Council…

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In Secret Loyalist Parliament Meets "We Want Peace" London. Oct. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 1

The Spanish Loyalist Parliament met on Friday and Saturday in the greatest secrecy, says the "Daily Telegraph's" Barcelona…

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Mr. Booth Appeals to Parliament. Extra Food Relief

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 2

During consideration of the Supply Bill in Parliament the other day, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., said that four weeks ago he…

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New Zealand Elections. 176 Candidates. Exciting Campaign Draws to a Close. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 2

Excitement grows keener as the day for the New Zealand general elections approaches. One hundred and seventy-six candidates have…

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German Elections Berlin, October 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 1

It is believed that a general election will he held in Germany at the end or November before the results of the Sudeten plebiscites are announced…

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N.z. Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 8

Nominations for the 80 seats to be filled at the New Zealand general elections number 176. Straight-out contests between Labour and…

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Lively Scenes New Zealand Election Campaign Excitement Grows Auckland (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 1

As the day approaches for the New Zealand general elections the excitement amongst the two political factions is growing, and there have been…

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