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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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The International Situation. "Government Should Summon Parliament!" Mr. Curtin's Comments

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

A demand that the Federal Parliament should be summoned without any delay was made by the Leader of the Federal Labor Party (Mr. John…

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Mr Curtin's Demand Still Wants Parliament Called

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

In reply to a message he had received from the Prime Minister concerning the international situation, the leader of the Opposition, Mr Cur tin, sent…

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Labour Hopes Victory at Federal Elections Mr. Forde's Forecast Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

"The Indecision on major policy, the defence muddle, Mr. Thorby'8 arrogance, and Mr. Cameron's would-be dictatorship have sealed…

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Premier Hurt Scenes in Belgian Parliament BRUSSELS, Feb. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

A demonstration, during which the Premier, M. Spaak, was hurt, occurred over the Government's appointment to the Royal Flemish Academy of Dr…

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Why Mr Lyons Is Not Calling Parliament "Would Cause Public Anxiety."

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 3

The arrangement made by the Prime Minister, Mr Lyons, lor the High Commissioner, Mr Bruce, to meet members of the Federal…

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MR. J. PRYOR Fills Council Vacancy Only Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

Mr. Joseph Pryor is the new alderman of the municipality of West Maitland to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Aid…

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Call Parliament If Necessary

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

If there was any necessity to do so, as a result of an adverse change in the international situation, Parliament would be…

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Call Parliament If Necessary HOBART

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

After a. meeting of the Federal Cabinet, the Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, said that is there was any necessity to do so, as a result of…

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Labour Candidates for Federal Elections Postponement of Selection Requested. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 2

Voting by telegram, the majority of'members of the Federal A.L.P. in the State Executive decided to ask all branches of the A.L.P. to…

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Gloucester Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

As a result of the extraordinary shire election on Saturday last Mr. E. C. Laurie, of Maudeville, will be a member of the council, representing…

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Election of Office-bearers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 3

The election of office bearers for the year then took place and resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr. J. R. C. Davies (re-elected); President, Mr. A…

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Municipal Council. Mayoral Election. Ald. T. H. Rixon Re-elected

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 5

A special meeting of the Murrurundi Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night last for the purpose af electing a Mayor, Aid. Rixon…

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Ukranian Election London, Feb. 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

"The Times" Prague correspondent states that the Volosen Government, whose list of candidates was the only one allowed, and for which most…

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Election of New Pope Rome, Feb. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 7

The congregation of Cardinals met to continue the organisation of the conclave which will elect the new Pope, and to which £22,000 will be…

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Election of Pope Prayers Ordered In Diocese

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 7

In connection with the election of a new Pope, prayers for the guidance of the Holy Spirit have been ordered in the diocese by the Bishop of…

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'Cries 'Wolf' and Then Shuts Parliament!' Mr. Curtin Criticises Mr. Lyons

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

After the meeting of Federal Cabinet had been completed last week in Hobart, it was stated that a decision as to when…

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Election of New Pope Vatican City, Feb. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 1

The Conclave of Cardinals for the election of a new Pope in succession to Pope Pins XI. will meet on Tuesday, February 28…

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BY-ELECTION Taree Municipality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

The by-election for the Taree Municipal Council necessitated by the resignation of Aid. S. Butterworth, resulted in the election of Mr. T. Wells…

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W.a. Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 6

The general election for the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia will take place on March 18 and the campaign will open this week. More…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

The election of officers for the coming season resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr. T. W. Hudson; President, Mr. R. Johnson; vice-Presidents,…

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