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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Waverley By-Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 6

Waverley by-election, made I necessary through the death of the sitting member, is being fought put to-day, and will be of…

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Election Sequel Alleged Impersonation SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 1

At the Paddington Police Court to day Michael Doyle, 35, appeared on a i charge of having, at Waverley, on Saturday, impersonated Austin…

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Labour Leads Waverley By-Election Victory Certain " SYDNEY, Monday.'

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 5

At the conclusion of the count for the Waverley by-election, the Heffron Labour Party's candidate, Mr. C. : E. Martin, headed the primary votes from…

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Waverley By-election Charge Om Impersonation. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

At Paddington Police Court to-day, Michael Doyle, 35, a printer, was remanded on a charge of having at Waverley by-election on Saturday…

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Mr Martin Leads in Waverley Should Get Lang Candidate's Preferences

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

The Government and the official State Labour party both received a setback on Saturday when the industrial Labour party's candidate, Mr…

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Waverley By-election. Martin's Majority 2508

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 5

When counting was completed last night on the Waverley poll the final figures were:—C. E. Martin. (Heffron Labor)…

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Waverley By-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

The return of Mr. C. E. Martin, Heffron Labour candidate, in the by-election in Waverley appears certain. He leads Mrs. Waddell, the U.A.P…

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Menzies' Ministry Sworn in First Meeting in Parliament House. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

The Menzies' Ministry was sworn in at Canberra this morning, and shortly afterwards held its first meeting in Parliament House…

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Waverley By-election Mr Martin's Win

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

Mr C. E. Martin (Heffron Labour) won the Waverley by-election with 2508 more votes than Mrs M. Waddell (U.A.P.)…

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Parliament Enough

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 3

"Sydney Bulletin": Every year the N.S.W. Auaitor-General publishes a long list of amounts spent without reference to…

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Heffron Candidate Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. A. Simpson, secretary of the Nation Unemployed Workers organisation defeated Mr. J. Young berry a Newcastle district store…

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Licenses for Cafes Motion Carried in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly yesterday carried a motion by Mr O'Sullivan (A.L.P.) in favour of immediate legislation to empower municipalities…

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Federal Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

There was a crowded attendance in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, when Mr. Menzies met the House for the first time as Prime…

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Heating in Schools Minister Replies to Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 8

Mr Malcolm Brown, M.L.A., forwards us a question and answer in Parliament as to the heating of schools…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 3

There was an attendance of 20 at the meeting, Mr. Bacon presiding. The election of officers for the year was proceeded with, and Mr. Bacon was…

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Federal Council Support For Unity Conference One Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 4

A motion approving of the action of the Federal authorities in connection with the unity conference was carried at the monthly meeting of…

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The Senate Lang Candidates SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 4

When the general returning officer, Mr. H. E. O'Regan, had concluded his work at the week end the total primary votes counted in the selection of…

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Roumanian Elections Bucharest. May 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 1

The Premier. M. Calinescu, announced that tho Parliamentary elections will be held early in June…

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Menace of Glaring Headlights. Mr. Booth's Question in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

"Has the attention of the Minister for Transport been drawn to a statement by the Road Safety Council regarding…

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Abermain No. 2 Election of Officers CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 7

The officers elected for the positions of the Abermain No.2 Miners' Lodge were:—President, Mr. D. Sneddon; secretary, Mr. F. H…

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