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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

542 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 28

Chief Topic Life CH Federal Parliament C.P. Reference Melbourne

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

Following an announcement [?] night by [?] of the Fod[?], the [?]tion of the formation of a…

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Federal Elections. Held October or November? Melbourne

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 2

The announcement made last night by Mr. Cameron, Leader of the Federal Country Party, that unless a National Government is formed the Federal…

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Is Federal Election Imminent? Melbourne

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

The announcement last night by Mr. Cameron, leader of the Federal Country Party, that unless a National Government is formed, the Federal…

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By-election at Tamworth Late Member's Son to Contest Seat

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 2

Mr William A. Chaffey, eldest son of the late Mr F. A. Chaffey, on Monday was selected as the Government candidate to contest the Tamworth…

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Federal Election May Be in November

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 2

In Federal circles the possibility of an election in November is being discussed. At Barnsdale (Victoria) on…

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Powers to Be Sought Postponing Federal Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 4

The Prime Minister Mr Mansion, last night [?] the official announcement that the Federal [?] hall decided to…

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Mr. Thprby’s Views Federal Elections BRISBANE

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 2

The [?] General (Mr.Thor by considers that the [?] should be held at the Stipulated time He said to last night…

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A. L. P. PROTEST Postponing Federal Elections Calling England Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

The vice-president of the New South Wales A. L. P. Mr. Haghes, referred to a cable to be seat to the leader of the British Labour…

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Holding of Federal Elections Mr Thorby Sees No Reason for Postponement

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 1

The Postmaster-General (Mr Thorby) said at the week-end he considered the Federal elections should be held at the stipulated time. There…

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The Federal Elections Move Against Postponement Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

The Vice-President of the New South Wales A.L.P. (Mr Hughes), referring to a cablegram to be sent to the leader of the British Labor…

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The Federal Elections. Move Against Postponement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 5

The Vice-President of the New South Wales A.L.P. (Mr. Hughes), referring to a cablegram to be sent to the leader of the British Labor Party…

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Local Government Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 4

Says a writer in the Parkes "Post": "Probably most of the aldermen and councillors in office will applaud the decision of the State Government not…

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Federal Election

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 4

Sir—There can be no easier evidence for the necessity of a Federal election than the shocking handling of matters of national importance by the…

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National Government Demanded by Graziers an Election Is Essential Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 2

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Local Government Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 1

Newcastle "Herald" writes: Some of the dangers of the proposal to suspend local government elections for the duration of the war and 12…

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Municipal Elections Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 7

The leaders of both the labour Opposition [?] in the State Parllement yesterday opposed the State Government's decision to postpone…

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A.L.P. SUSPENSIONS Tamworth Election Not Affected SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 1

It was stated today that the action[?] of the federal A.L.P. executive in Suspending the New south water Ex-ecutive would not affect the support…

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Local and General News Federal Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 2

Since the last Federal elections in October, 1937, the number of electors enrolled for Robertson Division has increased by 2853—from 55,468…

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May Be Last Before Election Federal Session. Canberra

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 6

The Federal Parliament will reassemble to-morrow for what may be the last session before the election. Majority opinion in discussions in the…

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Federal Elections Not Later Than December Announcement by Prime Minister. Canberra

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr Menzies) announced to-day that the Federal elections would be held not later than the second week…

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