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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Breaches by Hotelkeepers Reference in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 5

The Minister of Justice, Mr Martin, indicated in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that he was considering increasing penalties…

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Kurri P. and C. Association. Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 3

The Headmaster of Kurri School, Mr. A. H. Jacobs, presided at the annual general meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association held in…

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Election of Office Bearers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The annual election of office bearers was next proceed with, when the following members were appointed: Patron, Mr. P. Ludington; President,…

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Mr Evatt Said to Have Been Struck By-election Incident

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 8

The Industrial Labour Party candidate (Mr Clive Evatt, K.C.) in the Hurstville by-election, is alleged to have been struck and knocked to…

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Grant to Assist Young Men. Mr. Baddeley's Questions in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 1

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., asked the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) if he could say…

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Belgian Election Brussels, March 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 7

Parliament has been dissolved, and an election will be held on April 2. Last week the Picrlot Ministry resigned after a very brief period of…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Patrons: Messrs. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., and R. L. Fitzgerald…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 1

The election of officers for the year 1939 resulted as follows: Patrons: Messrs. J. K. and R. T. Mackay…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 4

The following officers were elected: President, Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald (9th consecutive term); vice-presidents, Messrs. G. V. Ralston and A. McRae…

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Associates Anticipate Successful Season Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

"Competitions during the 1938 season have been keenly contested, and as we have promises of new associates joining we are…

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Hurstv1lle By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 9

The secretary of the Lang Labour Party announced the receipt of telegrams wishing success to Alderman McGrath, in the Hurstville by-election…

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Sweating Conditions in Certain Schools. Question in Parliament Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr Arthur (Labor, Hamilton) referred to "discontent" among teachers ahd pupils concerning sweating…

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Camping Allowance to Relief Workers. Question in Parliament. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr J. C. Ross (U.A.P.) asked the Minister in charge of the House if he was prepared to grant a camping…

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Department's Failure to Sewer Cessnock School Is Public Scandal. Mr. Baddeley To Ventilate Matter in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 5

THE FAILURE of the Education Department to have the Cessnock Public School at Aberdare connected to the sewerage system can only be described as a public scandal. In the interests of the health of the 1500 children attending this school, the…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 1
Also in The Scone Advocate, The Scone Advocate

The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows: President: Mrs. Geo. Dark. Vice-presidents: Mrs. Stuart, Mrs…

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Sit on April 19 Federal Parliament. CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) said last night that the Federal Parliament would resume on April 19 for its autumn session…

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Illicit Skin Trade Alleged Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 2

The Chief Secretary, Mr Gollan, was asked by Mr Tonge (A.L.P., Canterbury) in the Legislative Assembly, whether people interested in the…

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Weston Mothers' Club. Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 1

A meeting of the Weston Mothers' Club was held in the Infants' School class-rooms on Tuesday, 7th March, when…

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