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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Thets Disaster. Questions in Parliament Likely 99 Presumed Dead London, June 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 1

It is expected that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, Mr. Geoffrey Shakespeare, will make a statement when Parliament reassembles to-morrow, in response to…

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N.z. By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 6

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Monday. The by-election for the Christchurch South sent was won by Labour, although the majority was reduced…

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Food Relief Question. Parliament Side-steps Once Again

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly last Tuesday, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A. asked if the Premier, who promised the House a…

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Gloucester Shire By-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 2

The only nomination for the two vacancies for "B" riding in the Gloucester Shire Council was that of Mr. E. C. Laurie, and he has therefore…

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Local and General. Wilmot By-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 2

Mr. L. T. Spurr, one of the two endorsed Labour candidates, won, by 69 votes, the by-election for the Wilmot seat in the House of Representatives…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly was adjourned last night, until June 28 so that Ministers can be freed from Parliamentary duties to attend the meeting…

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No By-election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 1

Owing to the electoral system functioning in Tasmania, no by-election will be necessary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the…

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Next Election in Britain

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1939 · page 1

It is widely believed in Britain that a general election will be held in the first week in October…

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Candidates in Recent Queen of the Coalfields Contest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 5

Myee Roach, Marie Vile, Doreen Bailey, Hazel Roberts, and Margery Patrick…

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ABERMAIN Miners' Lodge Election ABERMAIN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 2

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of Abermain No. 1 Miners' Lodge:— President, Mr. G. Hunter…

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Co-op. Ballot Election at Cessnock CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 3

The ballot for the election of six members to the committee of management of the Cessnock District Co-operative Society resulted as follows:…

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A.J.C. ELECTIONS Alterations Postponed Postal Voting Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 9

A largely-attended meeting of Australian Jockey Club members yesterday decided to postpone until August the question of altering…

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French Parliament Paris, June 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1939 · page 1

The Premier, M. Daladier, stated to-day that he was prepared to prolong the life of Parliament until 1942 if the international situation…

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Slip of Tongue Laughter in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 13

A ripple of laughter eased the tension of a debate on international affairs in the Canadian Parliament when Dr. Robert Manion. Conservative…

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Fire in Roof At Parliament House Lasted an Hour Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 1

A fire occurred this morning in the roof of the Country Party rooms of State Parliament House. The Speaker, Mr. Weaver, mounted…

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Hunter Polling Booth for Nulkaba

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 6

The Chief Electoral Officer (Mr. V. Turner) has notified Mr. James that it is proposed to recommend the appointment of a…

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Country Party Rooms at Parliament House. Threatened by Fire

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 June 1939 · page 2

A fire which threatened the Country Party rooms at Parliament House yesterday was quickly quelled by firemen. The fire had probably smouldered for…

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Snap Election Unlikely Mr Menzies Questioned

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr Menzies) has no intention of seeking a dissolution. There is no support in Federal…

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Legislative Council Mr. L. R. Weldon a Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 3

Mr. L. R. Weldon, general manager of Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Limited, although a U.A.P. candidate, will propably have a large following of…

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Upper House Mr. L. R. Weldon A Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 July 1939 · page 4

Mr. L. R. Weldon, general manager of Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance, Limited, although a U.A.P. candidate, will probably have a large following…

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