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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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The By-election West Maitland Council Great Interest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 6

Great interest in West Maitland is being created in the extraordinary municipal by-election to-morrow to fill the vacancy in…

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Election of Office-bearers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 5

The election of officers resulted as follows:— President: Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald (Dungog)…

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Early State Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday, but adjourned soon after a motion of sympathy with the relatives of these who perished in the Sydney…

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

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 5

The decision of the N.S. Wales Government to hold the State elections on the earliest possible date was conveyed to its Parliamentary…

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State Elections Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

After a meeting of Cabinet to-day a proclamation will be probably issued proroguing Parliament. It will be impossible to hold the…

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Election Date Probably April 2 SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 3

A special meeting of the Executive Council approved the issue of a proclamation proroguing Parliament until Monday, March 7. A special…

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CESSNOCK C. OF E. Election of Officers CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

The following officers have been elected to the Church of England Parochial council: People's Wardens, Messrs. J C. Steggall and Anderson;…

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The By-election Little Interest Shown

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

Although it seemed during the week that more than ordinary interest attached to to-day's by-election to fill the vacancy in West Maitland…

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Parliament Prorogued Dissolution Before March ?

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Executive Council on Friday Parliament was prorogued until March 7. Before that date the dissolution will take…

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Election Date April 2 Mentioned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 5

Although April 2 is regarded in political circles as a likely date for the State elections, it is considered improbable that any definite…

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In Two Divisions. Labor and Coming Elections. Change in Control of "Labor Daily." Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

It was stated to-day that as a result of the industrialists' control of the "Labor Daily," Labor will face the forthcoming election in two divisions…

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State Elections Quick Campaign

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

N.S.W. Government intends to dissolve Parliament in the near future and make an appeal to electors for their support for a further period of…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 4

The election of officers resulted as reported in last issue. The annual subscription was again fixed at 1/, and it was decided that…

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Cessnock A.l.p. Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

The annual election of the officals of the Cessnock branch of the Australian Labour Party was held last night and resulted as follows:—…

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U.C.P.—U.A.P. Candidates for Goulburn SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 1

The Goulburn electorate at the forthcoming State election will be contested by both the U.C.P. and the U.A.P…

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State Election United Australia Party Prospects Bright

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 8

Supporters of Mr. Arthur Howarth, M.L.A., accept the fact of the endorsement as the candidates to contest the Maitland seat in the…

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State Elections Selection Endorsed U.A.P. CONFERENCE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 6

A large number of delegates attended a meeting of the United Australia Party Electoral Conference, which was held in West…

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Annual Meeting of All Saints' Church Election of Churchwardens and Parochial Councillors

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 3

The annual meeting of All Saints' Church was held on Monday night. The Rector (Rev. W. Holmes), in his report, said that the work of the…

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Labour Council Demands Election "Disregard of Pledges" Insult to British People Alleged LONDON, February 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

A manifesto issued after to-day's meeting of the National Council of Labour, comprising representatives of the Labour Party, the Parliamentary Party, and the Trades Unions…

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Newmarket Candidates Train Well Gay Chop's Brilliant Three MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

Ajax was not asked to extend himself at Caulfield this morning, but he ran his five furlongs in a satisfactory manner, taking 53 for the last four. Amiable, who looked likely to run well in the Newmarket, went attractively over her half mile…

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