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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 3

In the election of officers, Mrs. Mackay was re-elected unopposed to the chair, and Mrs. Wilson was reappointed as secretary. Miss M. A…

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Election of Officebearers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 3

For the election of President For the year Matron Lowrey took the chair. Before proceeding with this business, the Matron said she would…

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Election of Patron

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 3

On the motion of Mesdames Budden and Wilson, Mrs. O. Barton was re-elected Patron of the Auxilitry. On the motion of Matron Lowrey,…

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Cessnock Aerodrome More Questions in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 1

Mr. James asked in Parliament the other day: In view of the precarious position of the Government, which is likely to…

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Presidential Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 1

Kearsley Shire Council will elect its president at a special meeting to be held on December 19…

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Election of Mayor Special Meeting of Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 3

A special meeting of Dungog Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of fixing the Mayoral allowance for 1940 and for…

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Session Ends Federal Parliament Motor Bounty Bill Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 6

The Federal Parliament adjourned last night for the Christmas recess, and will probably reassemble in the first week in…

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Two Candidates Mayor for Next Year West Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 6

The special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council for the election of a Mayor for 1940 will be held at 7 o'clock on…

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Growing of Flax and Cotton Suggestion in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

A scheme of linseed flax and cotton growing to replace uneconomic wheat production in marginal areas was suggested by the Leader of the…

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By-election Truce London, Dec. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 1

The loader of the Labour Parly, Major Attlee, in a speech, said that Labour had agreed to a truce regarding by-elections, but distrusted the…

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Election of Office-bearers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 5

The following officers were elected, viz.: President, Mr. J. W. Joughin; vice-Presidents, Messrs. M. R. McGee and F. A. Tierney; hon…

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Election of President

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 5

There was one nomination only for the position of President, that of Cr. A. A. McDonald, who was the unanimous choice for the office…

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Election of President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 7

At its regular fortnightly meeting to-day Tarro Shire Council decided to hold its special meeting for the election of President on Wednesday next…

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Election of President

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 3

The President's allowance was voted the same as last year, £25. The Council' Clerk conducted the election…

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Mayoral Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

The election of Mayor for 1940 will take place at the next meeting of the council…

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Forster Urban Committee Election of Chairman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Forster Urban Committee was held on Monday morning last, 11th inst., with all present, namely, Messrs. W…

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First Aid Class Candidates Qualify SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1939 · page 7

The following members of the National Emergency Services class for adults, held in the High School, have qualified in first-aid:—Mrs. May E…

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Assistance for Band Candidate in "Krazy Man" Competition First of Series of Boxing Contests

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 2

Knock-outs were the order of the night in the first of a series of boxing contests in John Street on Friday night. These contests are being held…

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Mayoral Election Wingham

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 December 1939 · page 11

Ald. E. L. R. Keech has been, reelected Mayor of Wingham for the sixth successive term. The Mayoral allowance was fixed at £25. Ald. H…

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New Members Election for Show Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 7

The ballot for the election of nine new members of the Maitland Show Council took place last night. It was a preferential ballot and the counting…

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