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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Benevolent Home Election of Officers New Secretary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 6

Mrs. W. J. Enright was re-elected president of the Maitland Benevolent Home at a meeting of the committee held at the home…

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Kurri Tennis Election of Officers

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

A credit balance of £20/16/9 was shown at the annual meeting of the Kurri Kurri District Lawn Tennis Association…

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Out in the Bush Black Mushrooms — When Freights Were High — a Rowdy Election — at the Hustings —Rum and Ructions (By Will Carter) Black Mushrooms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 8

Two Wagga men were seated on a verandah watching the rain pouring down in brave fashion last Monday morning…

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Food Relief and Clothing. Mr. Baddeley's Questions in Parliament

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

In the Legislative Assembly the other day Mr. .J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., asKed the Minister for Social Services whether it…

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Kurri Tennis Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Kurri and District Lawn Tennis Association was held in the. Congregational Hall on Monday, 13th March…

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Hurstville By-Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

THE by-election at Hurstville to-morrow to elect a member in place of the late Dr. J. E. Webb (U.A.P.) will be watched closely…

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Polling for Hurstville Seat Win for Mr Evatt Seems Certain

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

It seems certain that Mr Clive Evatt, K. C. (Heffron Labour party), has won the Hurstville seat in the Legislative Assembly…

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Election of Oficers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 5

The election of officers resulted:—President, Mr. E. J. Sherwood; vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. W. Joughin and W. J. Moxham; Captain, Mr. G. R…

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Election of Secretary

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 5

Mr. G. R. Johnston, who acted as Secretary to the Club last season, intimated that he would not be able to take on this position again during the…

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Loud Speakers in Election Campaigns Measures to Forbid Their Use. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 2

Mindful of the experience in the Hurstville by-election, aldermen of the Waverley Council may take steps to ban the use of…

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Death of Woman M.l.a. Car Smash on Eve of Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 1

Miss May Holman, who on Saturday retained the Forrest (W.A.) seat in the Legislative Assembly, died in Bunbury Hospital on Monday night…

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Waverley By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 12

Polling day in the Waverley by-election, to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the death of Mr. J.W. Waddell, has been…

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Alleged Discontent at State Abattoirs Labor Move in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

Alleging that grave unrest still existed at the Abattoirs and Homebush saleyards, Mr. J. M. Tully (Lab.,Goulburn) moved in the Legislative…

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The Hurstville Election. (To the Editor.)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

Sir,—I have been instructed by the Cessnock branch of the New A.L.P. to draw readers attention to the statements made by R. James, M.H.R., for…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

The resignation of Mrs. Gaden (President), owing to her departure from the district, was received with regret, as also was that of Mrs. A…

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Hurstville by Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

Mr. Clive Evatt, K. C., the Industrial Labour Party candidate was on Tuesday declared elected to represent Hurstville in the State…

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Mr. Makin's Views "Early Federal Election" ADELAIDE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 1

Portents seemed to suggest in early Federal election, declared Mr. N. Marin, Federal Labour member, and former Speaker of the House of…

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Early Election Mr. R. James Contention Labour Unity

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

During the course of his remarks at Beresfield yesterday, Mr. R. James, M.H.R., said that there was every possibility of an early Federal…

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Election of Office-bearers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 3

The office-bearers were all re-elected, namely:— President, Mr. W. T. Seaward; vice-Presidents, Messrs. G. B. Finlay and…

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British Parliament Grows Restless Government Members Demand Action (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 2

Thirty-four Government supporters, including Anthony Eden, Duff-Cooper and Winston Church ill to-day tabled a motion in the House of Commons demanding that the Government immediately adopt full powers to provide for the conscription of industry,…

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