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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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P. and G. Finance Corporation and Woolcott Forbes Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 1

A series of questions concerning the Producers' and General Finance Corporation and Woolcott Forbes was asked by Mr Lee (U.A.P.,…

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Labour Party Mr. Lang Will Seek Re-Election Caucus to Decide Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 1

It was rumoured in industrial circles to-day that Mr. J. T. Lang will probably seek re-electfon as head of the New South Wales…

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Lang May Seek Re-election As Leader. Counting of the Ballot Concludes. SYDNEY

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 1

It was rumoured in industrial circles to-day that Mr J. T. Lang will probably seek re-election as head of the New South Wales Labour Party…

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By-Election Necessary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 5

A by-election will be necessary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Brown. Several names have already been mentioned as likely…

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Taxation Proposals in State Parliament Felt That Should Be Postponed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 3

Many members of the State Ministerial parties feel that the Government should postpone the introduction of its taxation…

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Labour and Upper Hunter Election Candidate Likely Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

It was stated in industrial circles to-day that the Labour Party was almost certain to contest the Upper Hunter by-election…

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Upper Hunter Likely Candidates All Parties Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 5

Ald. G. S. O'Halloran, who had [?]nounced his intention to contest the by-election for the Upper Hunter seat, stated to-day that he had definitely…

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Local and General. New Polling Place

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

Mr. C. B. Bennett, M.L.A., has been advised by the Electoral Commissioner that in view of the report and recommendation by the returning…

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Temporarily Refused Admission to Social Member of Parliament's Experience

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 3

Trooper Bate, of the 7th Light Horse Regiment, who was attending an instruction camp in Goulburn, was temporarily refused admission to…

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Upper Hunter Cr. Marshall a Candidate Views Expressed Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 7

The Shire President, Councillor C. Marshall, has announced his intention to contest the by-election for the Upper Hunter seat as a…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 6

The election of officers was then proceeded with, resulting as under: President, Mr. Henry Miles, jun[?].; vice-presidents, Measrs. James…

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The Ball Some Gala Night Record Number of Dancers Lady Nock Receives Debutantes and Queen Candidates

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 5

The Olympia Theatre has carried crowds of large proportions in the past, but it is very doubtful if so many dancers have graced the floor…

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The Upper Hunter By-Election To-day's Developments

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 6

Four candidates have already announced their intention to contest the Upper Hunter by-elrction. They are Messrs S. Cameron…

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Singleton District Upper Hunter Seat Parties Prepare For By-Election SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 10

"No matter what their political treed is, I am determined that it I am sleeted to represent the Upper Hunter electors in Parliament I will give…

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Upper Hunter May Seek Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 5

Mr. Bert Ball, of Hambledon Hill, Singleton, may seek election for the Legislative Assembly of N.S.W. In the forthcoming Upper Hunter by-election…

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Upper Hunter By-election

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 2

Local Country party interests have made strong representations to Mr B. S. Ball, of Hambledon Hill, the well-known A.I.S…

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Muswellbrook's U. C. P. Candidate in ByElection Mr. Marcus Hyndes Popular Choke

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 5

At a meeting of the Muswellbrook branch of the United Country Party, held at Muswellbrook yesterday, it was enthusiastically…

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Labor Pre-Selection for Upper Hunter Mr. George Ryder a Candidate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 1

The versatile Mr. George Ryder is a candidate for the preselection ballot on behalf of the New A.L.P. for the Upper…

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Upper Hunter Seat Other Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 5

Mr. G. S. O'Halloran, of Singleton, has decided not to contest the Upper Hunter seat. Mr. O'Halloran's decision was…

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Goulburn Candidate Withdraws Goulburn

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 2

Alderman I. Duffy, Deputy-Mayor of Goulburn, who was nominated by the Heffren Party to stand for the Eden-Monaro seat, has tendered his…

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