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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

542 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 28

Federal Elections on September 21 Cabinet Confirms Date

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet on Monday confirmed September 21 as the date for the election. Ministers had before them…

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Closing of Rolls For Federal Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 1

The writs for the forthcoming Federal elections will be issued on August 3. 1940 and consequently the rolls to be used at the elections will…

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Best Needed Elections are a Challengs Guiding Nation

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 3

The Pr[?] Minister of A[?] Mr, R. G. Men[?], made a state[?]mont last night in which he said [?]ly that he would not accept…

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Federal Election Speeches Limited Censorship CANBERRA

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 7

Little censorship will be imposed on candidates’ speeches during the Federal election campaign. A statement to this effect was made by the Prime Minister…

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Unity in Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 4

It is [?] that the people of Australia have at this range of the war to enter upon the [?] of a general election. However the Prime Minister showed a proper regard for the occasion when he decided that it should be compressed…

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U.A.P. Candidates for Lang Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 4

The Lang Electoral Conference of the United Australia Party decided on Saturday night to endorse both the former Premier, Mr; Stevens, and…

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Election Matters (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 3

Sir,—Now that the date of the Federal election has been fixed for September 21st, the Australian people face the responsibility of…

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Speeches During Federal Elections Censorship Lifted

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 2

No censorship will be imposed upon the political speeches of candidates during the Federal elections…

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The Robertson Seat Mr Spooner a Candidate

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 3

Mr E. S. Spooner, the former Minister for Works and Local Government, resigned his scat in the State Parliament on…

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The Muswellbrook Thronicle. TUESDAY, 27th AUGUST, 1940. Two C. P. Candidates for New England Federal Elections. Mr. E. S. Spooner to Contest Robertson

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 3

Mr. E. S. Spooner, M.L.A., former Minister for Works and Local Government, has resigned his seat in the State Parliament to contest…

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Would Give Up £3000 a Year. Judge Evatt and Federal Elections. Early Decision Expected. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 2

It was stated to-day that should Judge Evatt, of the High Court, retire from the Bench in order to contest a Parliamentary seat, it will mean a Joss…

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Federal Elections Mr. Shand's Candidature. Campaign Committee Formed

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 4

A representative meeting in Armidale gave definite approval to the nomination of Mr. D. M. Shand, endorsed United Country Party…

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Robertson Seat Mr. J. Y. Russell a Candidate SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 2

Mr. J. V. Russell, of [?] Broke, will contest the Robertson [?] in the [?]ming Federal election as the candidate of the N.S.W. State…

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A.L.P. PARTIES Allotting Preferences Election Request Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1940 · page 1

Mr. Evans, of the Hughes Group, has conveyed to the Federal Labour Party and the [?] Group, the request of his…

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No Personalities Federal Election Campaign MR. McKELL'S Reference Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 1

The leader or Hw State Opposition, Mr. VC. McKell, was referred to the plea by Mr. W. Evans, secretary of the Hughes Labour Group, for a truce…

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MR. J. P. ABBOTT Candidate for New England Country Party Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 1

Mr. J. P. Abbott, M C., announced to-day that be would contest the New England seat against the sitting member, Mr. V. C…

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Fed. Elections Mr. V. C. Thompson At Largs Tributes to His Work

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 6

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Two More Days to Enrol for Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 2

Federal electors must be enrolled by 6 p.m. on Friday. Enrolment claims must be in the hands of the electoral registrar by that time…

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Federal Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 1

A representative meeting in Armidale gave definite approval to the nomination of Mr. D. M. Shand, endorsed United Country Party candidate for New…

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