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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Kurri Co-operative Guild. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 4

The election of officers of the Kurri Kurri Co-operative Women's Guild took place at the annual meeting, which was held…

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The Government Defeat. Early Election Forecast

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 7

After his defeat in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Stevens tendered his resignation to the State Governor…

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Mr. Fitzsimons Will Return By Air For Election New York, August 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1

The new South Wales Minister for Health, Mr. FitzSimons, was perturbed to receive a cable from his wife in Sydney informing him of the…

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Premier Resigns Following Defeat on Censure Motion Who Can Form New Early Election is Likely SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 4

Following the defeat of his Government on a motion by Mr. Spooner in the Assembly yesterday afternoon, the Premier, Mr. Stevens, last night tendered his resignation to the…

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Election of Committee

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 5

The following were elected as the new committee:—Messrs. E. H. Bowman, T. W. Bowman, H. A. Bassing-thwaighte, A. W. Barry, R. G. Bray…

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Comunists at Federal Elections

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 4

Eleven seats, including five in New South Wales, will be contested by the Communist party at the next Federal elections…

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Local and General News Re-election of Dairy Company Directors

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 2

Nominations for the election of three directors to the board of the Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd. closed on Saturday, but no…

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Heffron Labour Party Precautions for "Snap" Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 3

Mr. R. Phee, Secretary of the Cessnock State Assembly, commented on the decision to call for nominations for the…

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No Election Views of Labour Members NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 5

In the opinion of Messrs. R. Cameron and G. Booth, Ms.L.A. under the rearrangement of the Government, with Mr. A. Mair as Premier, there…

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The Political Situation Mr. Spooner States Policy Liberal Employment Policy or Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 2

No immediate challenge to the new Premier (Mr. Mair) is planned by Mr. E. S. Spooner and his U.A.P. colleagues…

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"No Justification for Eakly Election"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 2

"There is therefore no justification for an early election, although it remains to Parliament to see that that policy is carried into effect…

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Sequel to Trouble in Queensland Parliament a Clergyman Charged

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 3

The Rev. Ernest Vincent Cavey, aged 44, Church of England parish priest at Manly, was arrested on. Monday and appeared in the…

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Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge Election of Officials

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

The following officials were elected at the last meeting of the Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge:—Chairman, Mr. K. Dann; vice-chairman, Mr. J. McGregor;…

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"The Muswellbrook Chronicle" TUESDAY, 15th AUGUST, 1939. New England Electorate U.C.P. Candidate Opposition for Mr. V. C. THOMPSON

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 3

Mr. D. M. Shand, of Woodville, via Armidale, has been nominated by the Armidale branch of the United Country Party to contest the New…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 1

The following officers were elected to hold office for the ensuing year: Patron: Mr. A. H. White. Council: Messrs. W. T. Seaward and M. R…

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Annual Election Maitland Ambulance Committee Fifteen Names

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 6

When nominations closed at 8 o'clock last night for twelve committeemen for the Maitland District Ambulance, the returning officer (Mr. J…

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Local and General News Appointment of Polling Place

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 2

Mr S. L. Gardner, M.H.R., has been informed by the Chief Electoral Officer that it is proposed to recommend Cox's Gap, in Jerry's…

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One Parliament Move for Abolition Of State House North Coast Decisions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 10

At two separate meetings held on the North Coast yesterday recommendations were made relative to abolishing State Governments…

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Parliament Saved a Day Speaker's Resource

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

Thre are 90 members representing the public of New South Wales in the Legislative Assembly, but so apathetic was the interest of those attend…

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No Additional Trains on Toronto Line Statement in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 8

The Minister for Transport (Mr M. P. Bruxner) told Mr G. Booth (Lab., Kurri Kurri) in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that additional…

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