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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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BY-ELECTION Mr. Hyndes' Candidature

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 10

Mr. M. M. Hyndes, who is one of the three endorsed United Country Party candidates for the Upper Hunter by-election, is campaigning vigorously…

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BY-ELECTION Upper Hunter Campaign Country Party Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 2

The campaign of the Country Party was officially opened here on Saturday night, when Colonel M. F. Bruxner, Messrs. M. M. Hyndes, A. J…

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Upper Hunter Seat Country Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 8

Mr. A. J. K. Dorsman, who is a candidate for the Upper Hunter seat, was born in Holland, and arrived in Australia as a youth about 28 years…

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Labour Prospects Upper Hunter Election SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 4

The secretary of the A.L.P., Mr. W. Evans, said to-day on his return from a tour of the Upper Hunter, that all signs pointed to a record Labour vote…

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Upper Hunter By-election Colonel Bruxner Stresses Need for Defence Measures

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 4

Colonel M. F. Bruxner, Deputy Premier and leader of the New South Wales Country Party, addressed a meeting in the Masonic…

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Brief Addresses by Candidates

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 4

The three candidates, who occupied seats on the platform, delivered brief addresses. Mr A. J. Dorsman said it was…

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Upper Hunter By-election Opinion on Labor's Chance Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 2

The Secretary of the Australian Labor Party (Mr W. Evans) said today, on returning from a tour of the Upper Hunter, that all the signs…

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Independent U. A. P. Candidate Address at Muswellbrook. Criticism of U.A.P. Executive

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 6

MR. C. A. Marshall, Independent U.A.P. candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election, addressed the electors at Muswellbrook on Friday night last. In the course of his address he said he was confident that the electors would say on polling day: "Down with dictatorships,…

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The By-election. Country Party Meetings

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Dorsman will address the electors at Muswellbrook at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday next, and at district centres as announced in our…

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Upper Hunter Mr. D'Arcy Rose U.C.P. Candidate Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 3

Mr. D'Arcy Rose, one of the endorsed. U.C.P. candidates entrusted to carry the Government banner in the Upper Hunter by-elector, has a…

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No British Elections London, Sept. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 1

It is authoritatively announced that it has been decided not to hold the elections next year. The parties holding the seats will retain them…

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Independent U.a.p. Candidate's Address Mr A. C. Marshall at Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 3

Mr A. C. Marshall, Independent U.A.P. candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election, addressing the electors at…

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Labour Campaign Upper Hunter By-Election SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 7

Following a series of successful week-end meetings, Mr. L. Sweeney, local campaign director for Mr. Younie Russell, reports that very…

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Vehicular Ferries Question in Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

In the Assembly last week Mr. C. E. Bennett asked the Minister for Transport whether the Main Roads Department has any vehicular ferries…

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BY-ELECTION Mr. Younie Russell Labour Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 4

Mr. J. Younie Russell, of "Charlton," Bulga, selected and endorsed Labour candidate for the Upper Hunter by election, was born of Scottish parents…

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Upper Hunter By-election Activities of Labor Candidate

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 8

Mr L. W. Sweeney, Singleton Campaign Director, reports the following activities of the Labor candidate, Mr J. Y. Russell:—…

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Upper Hunter By-Election. Labor Canpidate's Campaign

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 8

Mr. J. T. Russell, Selected and endorsed Labor candidate for the Up-per Hunter By-election, was born of Scoich parentage, at Branxton, N.S.W.,…

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The Ambulance Election of Officers New President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Maitland Ambulance Committee last night, Mr. H. S. Carruthers was elected president for the ensuing year…

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Mr. Younie Russell Labor's Candidate for Upper Hunter

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

Mr. J. Younie Russell, of "Cahrlton," Bulga, selected and endorsed Labor candidate for the Upper Hunter by-election, was born of Scottish…

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Elections as Usual

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 1

Whatever might be the wish of political parties, or of sitting members, the Commonwealth Constitution precludes the Australian Government…

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