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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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By-Election Issue Still In Doubt Result Will Probably Be Known on

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

With the official checking of the primary votes in the Upper Hunter by-election not yet completed, the result of the poll is…

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Longer Hours for State Parliament. Premier's Proposal

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 7

The Premier, Mr Mair, yesterday moved a resolution designed to enable Parliament to meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week, at…

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Upper Hunter By-election U.C.P. Mans Norrow Win

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 5

Although the Upper Hunter by-election was won by Mr. D'Arcy Rose, of the United Country Party, the figures…

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MR. McKELL Gets a Vote One for Mr. Ross. Election Blunders

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

There were several amusing blunders by electors at last Saturday's by-election. Two postal ballot papers gave four…

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Upper Hunter Country Party Success Preferences Count Election of Mr. D. Rose

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

The distribution of preferences in the Upper Hunter by-election on Thursday afternoon gave the Country Party Candidate, Mr. D. Rose, a final…

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Upper Hunter By-election Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 8

The declaration of the poll for the Upper Hunter by-election will be made at Muswellbrook on Tuesday by the returning officer, Mr. J. B…

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British By-election. Labor Candidate Beats Pacifist

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

The Independent Pacifist candidate in East Stirling by-election only polled 1080 votes to his Labor opponent's 15,646…

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Letter to the Editor Upper Hunter By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

Sir.—Would you knidly allow me a small space in your columns, to express, as campaign director for Mr. J. Y. Russell, Labour candidate in the…

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Australian Labor Party. Upper Hunter By-election. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 1

Sir, Would you kindly allow me a small space in your columns to express, as campaign director for Mr. J. Y…

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Poll Declared Upper Hunter Election MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 9

The Upper Hunter by-election poll was declared by the returning officer, Mr. J. B. Brimstone, this afternoon, in the presence of all candidates and…

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The Upper Hunter by Election. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 3

Sir,—Would you kindly allow me a small space in your columns to express, as Campaign Director for Mr J. Y. Russell, Labor candidate in…

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Creation of New Electorate Urged What Recent By-Election Revealed Declaration of Poll

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 3

Speaking at the declaration of the poll in connection with the Upper Hunter by-election at Muswellbrook on Tuesday afternoon,…

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Our Letter Box the Upper Hunter By-election (To the Editor)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

Sir,—Just a line, regarding your comment in Friday's issue, on the preferential voting at the above election. I cannot agree with your…

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Poll Declared Upper Hunter Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

The Upper Hunter by-election poll was declared by the Returning Officer, Mr. J. B. Brimstone, at Muswellbrook, on Tuesday afternoon, in…

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Cost of N.s.w. Parliament Fewer Members Suggested. Economy Need

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 4

In view of the need for economy in public administration, there is considerable speculation in State political circles whether the Government…

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Canada's Part in War Issue at Election MONTREAL, Oct. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 2

Outstanding questions on which the Quebec provincial election will be fought to-morrow are those of provincial autonomy, conscription, and…

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Hotel Hours Intentions of The Trade Election Issue Perth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 14

Hotelkeepers intend to campaign at the next elections for reasonable trading hours in New South Wales and Victoria…

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Federal Election Views of Mr. Thompson, M.P.

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 5

When questioned in Tamworth on Wednesday night about a report that Mr. Cameron contemplated moving a want of confidence motion in the…

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Girls' Friendly Society Formed Forty Candidates for Membership

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 3

Founded in 1875 in England, the Girls' Friendly Society spread to all parts of the Empire and beyond. Branches are to be formed in India…

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State Activities Curb on Parliament Regional Councils

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 9

Mr. R. J. Barrett, shire clerk of Berrigan, addressing the annual' conference of the Association of Local Government Clerks…

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