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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Impressed by Parliament Canberra

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 8

The United States Minister to Australia, Mr. Nelson T.—Johnson, said at a lunched at which the Federal Cabinet welcome him- to Australia, that…

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The Rights, of Women Discussion in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 4

"There are a lot of us who still believe in the old-fashioned woman who darned her husband's socks. You want a new type,…

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Secret Fund Disclosures In Parliament. Grave Political Crisis Imminent Canberra, Friday Afternoon

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 6

A grave political is imminent as the result of disclosures in the House of Representatives yesterday that a sec?ret fund exists to combat subversive activities in Australia. The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Curtin), who raised the…

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Railway Queen Compftition. Newcastle Candidate Wins

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 1

Miss Jean Mangold, the Newcastle and district candidate, won the RailWay Queen competition, results of which were announced this week. Miss…

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Local and General. Hospital Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 6

It was decided at the. Hospital Board meeting on Tuesday night, in deference to the wishes of the Hospitals' Commission, to hold a further…

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Upper House By-election a Test for Labour

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 1

The dairying districts of the State, and especially those in the metropolitan milk Zone, have a particular interest in the by-election to be held…

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Local Government Elections Alterations to Act Abolishes General Postal Voting

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 5

As a result of recent amendments to the Act, there will be no general postal voting at the forthcoming Local Government…

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Valley of the Kings Upper House By-election

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 4

The dairying districts of the State, and especially those in the metropolitan milk zone, have a particular interest in the by election to be…

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Revision Court Municipal Election

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 September 1941 · page 1

A court for the revision of the list of electors of the West Maitland Municipality was hell a [?] West Maitland [?] to-day. The…

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Fatalities in Coalmines. Sir Norman Kater's Remarks Objected To. Discussion in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly the other day. Mr. W. Davies asked the Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) whether it was a fact that…

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Pre Selection Ballot Represent Labour At L. G. Elections CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 5

[?] candidates will contest the pre selection ballot to represent Labour at the next Cessnock Municipal [?]…

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Upper House Election Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 4

Mr. John Steward general secretary of [?] Australian Labour Party was elected to the Legislative Council last night [?] ti the late Mr. M. P…

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Copper Deposits Questions in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly the Other day Mr. Vincent asked Mr. J. M. Baddeley (Minister for Mines) whether it wna a fact that there were…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 4

The committee proceeded with the election of officers, with the following results: Patrons: Mrs. J. K. Mackay, Mr…

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Kearsley Shire Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 10

The following have beta endorsed by the A.L.P. Executive (official party) for the "D" Riding of Kearsley Shire: P. J. Saxton, Geo. Winship,…

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Municipal Election Labor Candidates Selected

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 3

The pre-selection ballot to decide Labour candidates to contest the next Cessnock municipal election was held on Saturday. The Mayor (Ald…

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Statement to Be Made in Parliament Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 2

The Attorney-General, Mr Martin, announced in Sydney to-day that a full statement would be made in the Legislative Assembly next week on…

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Plans for Shire Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 5

After lengthy discussion during which the question of expense was brought up it was decided by Tarro Shire, on the motion of Cra,…

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Umpires' Association Has Credit Balance Election of Officers at Annual Eeting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 2

Despite the fact that receipts decreased considerably, the balance sheet presented to last Saturday night's annual meeting…

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Government Defeated on Censure Motion Coles aid Wilson Vote with Labour Election Now Seems Certain

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 2

The Federal Government was defeated by three votes this afternoon on Labor's censure motion on the Budget. Mr Coles and Mr Wilson Victorian independent…

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