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Politics & elections, 1938

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State Elections All Parties Prepared. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 2

The probable date of the State elections is still the sole topic in political circles. Peeling is growing that the State…

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Amending Medical Practitioners Bill Introduced Into Parliament This Month

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The Premier (Mr Stevens) stated on Wednesday night that an amending Medical Practitioners bill would be introduced into Parliament this…

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Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge. Election of Officers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 8

At the quarterly meeting of the Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge, which was held in the supper room at the School of Arts last night, the election…

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Ulster Elections. Unionists' Big Lead. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

The state of the parties as a result of the Ulster general elections on the latest returns is:—Unionists 33, Nationalists 8, Labor 2, Independent 1,…

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Ulster Elections London, February 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The state of parties as the result of the Ulster general election at 7 p.m. to-night, was Unionist 33, Nationalist 8, Labour 2, Independent 1,…

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State Election United Australia Party Maitland Seat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 3

Although the date of the forthcoming State election, which must be held during the course of the new few months, has not yet been…

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Two Candidates Policies Outlined Council Vacancy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

Assurances that, if elected, their wholehearted efforts would be directed towards furthering the progress of the town were given…

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Ulster General Elections (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The state of the parties as the result of the Ulster general elections on the latest returns is as follows:— Unionists 33, Nationalists 8, Labour…

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State Elections Possibly in April

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 8

Many Parliamentary supporters of the Government favour an early election. The Premier (Mr. B. S. B…

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State Elections East Maitland Meeting U.A.P. SUPPORT

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 6

At a meeting at East Maitland of supporters of Mr. Arthur Howarth, M.L.A., where very great enthusiasm was displayed, the chairman (Mr…

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Labor Prepares for Election

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 3

The A.L.P. executive has instructed alb branches to suspend ordinary business and form themselves into campaign committees in preparation…

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Campaign Costs at Federal Elections Select Committee to Inquire

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 2

Federal Cabinet has decided to submit to the Select Committee of inquiry into Senate voting reform the question of expenses to be…

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O'sullivan's Gap Polling Place

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

The Right Hon. Sir Earle Page, G.C.M.G., Minister for Commerce and Health, has been informed by the Chief Electoral Officer, Canberra, that…

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Cable and Telegraphic News Parliament Dissolved Election Date to be Announced Next Friday. SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) informed a meeting of Ministerial supporters to-day that the House would adjourn this afternoon after carrying a motion expressing sorrow for Sunday's harbour tragedy, adding that the present Parliament would dissolve…

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Gag Applied Lively Scene in House State Elections Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 7

The Government has decided to dissolve Parliament without meeting the House for a short session prior to the elections. This…

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MAITLAND A.L.P. Election Preparations Annual Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 5

The annual meeting of West Maitland branch of the Australian Labour Party was held at Mr. W. F. O'Hearn's office last night…

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W.A. By-election Perth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

By a majority of 987 in the fifth count, Mr. W. H. F. Willmott, one of the endorsed Nationalist candidates, won the by-election for the Sussex…

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State Elections Probably on April 2nd Report on Mr Lang's Charges First

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 1

The decision of the New South Wales Government to hold the State elections on the earliest possible date was conveyed to its Parliamentary supporters by the Premier (Mr B. S. B. Stevens fat a combined meeting of the United Australia Party and…

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Glendon Brook P. & C. Association Election of Officers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 2

There was a large and representative attendance at the Parents and Citizens' meeting, which was held in the Glendon Brook School on…

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News of the Day The State Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

"NOMINATION'S for selection of a U.A.P. candidate to contest the Maitland scat in the forthcoming Slate elections, close to-morrow. Mr. A…

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