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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Homeville Dance Queen Candidate Effort

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 2

The candidature of Mrs. J. Bates, in the inter-parish queen competition, will be materially assisted as the result of a dance in the Homeville…

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Grand Lodge Election of Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 6

At the intersessional elections of the Grand Lodge officers of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales, Independent Order of Odd fellows, which was…

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N.Z. Elections Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 7

The Prime Minister, Mr. Savage, referring to the general elections to-morrow, expressed confidence that, the Government would have, a greater…

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Election of Stewards

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 3

Disputes Committee: Messrs. J. H. White, F. B. Haydon, J. P. Carey, A. I. McDonald, M. E. Wright, J. J. Perkins, E. Wyburn…

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Election Campaign in New Zealand Rowdy Scenes at Meetings

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 5

Though admitting there has been an increase of £11,000,000 in taxation under the Labor Government, the New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr…

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Monopolies and Trusts Mr. Baddeley's Question in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly the other day Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., asked the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) whether…

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Dr. Benes Glasgow University By-Election Not a Candidate London, October 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 1

Although it was officially announced that the former President of Czechoslovakia, Dr. Benes, has agreed to stand as the Scottish Nationalist…

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Change Likely New Zealand Elections Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 1

Political observers predict that the Labour Government in New Zealand will lose several seats at the general election to be held on Saturday…

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Social Security New Zealand Election Premier Confident Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

There is tremendous excitement throughout New Zealand in connection with the general election, which will be held to-morrow…

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Eve of New Zealand Elections Tremendous Excitement. Auckland

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 4

There is tremendous excitement throughout New Zealand on the eve of the poll. Both parties are confident, but the…

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Mr. Spender Not Retiring From Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 5

Mr. P. S. Spender, M.H.R., emphatically denied to-day the report that he was contemplating retirement from the Federal House…

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New Zealand Elections a Provisional Count of Votes. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 2

A provisional count of the votes at the New Zealand elections shows that 855,627 votes were recorded, of which Labour registered 475,165, or 55.56…

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New Zealand Parliament. Unlikely to Meet Until New Year. Auckland

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 5

It is unlikely that the New Zealand Parliament will assemble before the New Year. Mr. Savage favors Parliamentary business…

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N. Z. Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

The polling in New Zealand on Saturday last resulted in an overwhelming majority for the Government. Apparently Labour will have 54 seats…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 4

The election of office-bearers for the ensuing twelve months was then proceeded with, as follows:— President: Mr. W. M. Alford…

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New Zealand Elections Labor's Tremendous Victory

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

The Government of Mr. Savage was returned with an overwhelming majority over all parties in the New Zealand…

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Queen Candidate Benefit at Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 October 1938 · page 10

Members of the militia in camp at Rutherford swelled the crowd of pleasure seeks at St. Luke's Parish Hall at Homeville last night. The dance was conducted by the…

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Control of Roads for Defence Purposes Question in State Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Minister for Social Services (Mr. Richardson), in reply to Mr. Baddeley, who asked whether it was a fact…

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Dismissal of Relief Workers Mr. Booth's Question in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 5

In the Legislative assembly last week Mr. G. Booth [?] the Minister for public work in Local Government whether applicants to the…

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Parliament Adjourns Deeply Shocked. By Tragedy CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 5

The news of the air disaster was received by the Federal Government from Melbourne Just as the bells were ringing for the…

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