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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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L.G. ELECTIONS Government’s Intentions

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 4

Replying 10 it question in the Legislative Assembly, the Premier (Mr, Mair) said that the state Government would suspend all local government…

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Stay in Office British Parliament (A.A.P. Service)LONDON. October 17

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 2

A hill to extend the life of the present Parliament has approved in Parliamentary papers. The mollon will be moved by Mr. Churchill…

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Cessnock Ambulance Board. Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 4

The election of officers for the Cessnock Ambulance Board resulted:—President M. F. H. Lovett {re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs. D…

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Ballot Draw Miners’ General Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 8

Ten nominations have been received for general secretary of the Miners’ Federation and four for general president. Mr. C. Nelson, the sitting general…

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Labour Party Week-End Meeting Election Policy Canberra

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 5

Speaking a Canberra to-day, the labour Spokesman said, that Labour Party managers had not during the week-cad drawn up 8 list of Labour’s…

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Urgent Need for Water Conservation in Hunter Valley Mr. Baddeley's Representations in Parliament. Government Urged to Proceed with Scheme

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 1

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, in the Legislative Assembly the other day, urged that in view of the disastrous drought…

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Postponement of L.g. Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 1

In reply to his personal representations in support of the Kearsley Shire Council's protest against the postponement of the Local Government…

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Candidates for Nomination

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

Nominations for the next State election for Liverpool Plains were received from Mr. Jas. Scott, Currabubula (nominated by F. and S. and…

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Egg Poll Election of Producers Representatives

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 6

The Returning Officer (Mr. A. Watson Director of Marketing) [?] that ballot papers la connect with the election of producers…

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Longer Life for Parliament New British Plan (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Oct. 11

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 3

Toe Home Secretary, Mr. Herbe[?] Mor[?]tenm speaking to the Hon[?] of Commons on the bill to prot[?] for a further year the present Parliament,…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

President: Mrs. MacKay did not seek re-election, and Mrs. K. Cameron (Dungog) was elected unopposed. Mrs. Cameron thanked the…

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Election of Officers (Continued)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

Vice-Presidents: On a ballot being conducted, the following ladies were elected: Mrs. Mackay (Dungog), Miss Pile (Bulahdelah), Mrs. Deards…

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Kalgoorlie Seat Four Candidates Likely KALGOOI[?]IE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 3

Owing in unforeseen circumstances, the Mayor of Kalgoorlie (Mr. R. G. Mopre) is not nominating in the Kalgoorlie by election, although he is an…

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Egg Poll Election of Producers' Representatives

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

The Returning Officer (Mr A. A. Watson, Director of Marketing) advises that ballot papers in connection with the election of producers'…

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Local and General News Queen Competition Candidates

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 2

Candidates' to take part in the Queen competition in conjunction with the street carnival to be held in December by the Rotary Club and…

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Egg Marketing Board Triennial Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 4

The triennial poll for election to the Egg Marketing Board will take place on November 1. The members of the Industry within the Board area are…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 3

The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year, namely: President: The Mayor of Scone. Vice-Presidents: The Shire…

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Queen Contest Three Candidates SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 8

Miss Madge, Moore of Westhrook has consenied to net as the candidate for the Pangar, Collage Hospital Board in the “Queen” competition to be conducted…

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Proposed Mechanisation of John Darling Colliery What of the 340 Men to be Dismissed? Mr. Booth's Question in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 1

Mr. G. Booth. M.L.A., in the Legislative Assembly this week, asked the Premier (Mr. Mair) if his attention had…

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