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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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State A.L.P. Municipal and Shire Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 1

The following candidates have submitted their names for the Municipal elections: T. McDonald, F. Pembleton, R. Stanners, G. Heery, J. Gibson,…

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Municipal Elections Mr. Dave Bivens to Stand

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 5

It is reported that Mr. Dave Bivens will be a candidate at the forthcoming Municipal elections. It is understand that he will stand…

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Questions in Parliament Shipbuilding at Tuncurry

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 1

Mr. R. S. Vincent: Is it a fact that the Minister for Public Works launched at Tuncurry during the present week a wooden vessel…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 2

President: Mrs. Cox, reelected unopposed Vice-presidents: Mesdames Hancock, T. Taylor, C. Jones, Poppleton…

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Shire Elections Parliamentary Roll To Be Used

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 4

At the Port Stephen's Shire court off meeting the shire clerk (Mr C L Monkley) drew attention to the fact that Act had been amended…

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Confirmation at All Saints' 67 Candidates Submitted to Bishop of Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 October 1941 · page 2

At All Saints' Church of England yesterday, the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Rev. De Witt Batty, confirmed 67…

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Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 3

Sir,—Election date fast approaches, and it is up to us ratepayers to bestir ourselves and elect aldermen who will serve our town best…

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Approaching Shire Council Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Friday last, Mr. Monkley, Shire Clerk reported that the next Shire Council elections would be held under Ordinance 9. and he stated…

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Northern Miners Election Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 5

The secretary of the Northern Miners Federation. Mr. J. B. Simpson, called for nominations for executive positions. Positions to be balloted for…

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D'Arcy Rose Heckled In Parliament Interjections From All Corners of the House Motion of Urgency on Milk Question Defeated by 41 Votes to 14

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 2

Mr D'Arcy Rose received a bad time in Parliament yesterday when he moved, as a matter of urgency, that an immediate increase of 4d per gallon on the price of milk be made to the dairy farmer. On moving the…

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Music. Successful Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 7

At the recent A.M.E.B. examinat[?]. conducted by Mr. G. Vern Barnett, the following pupils from Miss Davison's studio were presented and passed…

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Shire Clerk's Report Elections. Year 1941

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 4

The Shire Clerk (Mr. F. W. Aldis) reported; The Council will be aware that owing to in amending Act, Ordinance…

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Shire Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 4

In December the Shire, elections will be held. On this occasion, Aberdeen township will be a separate riding. It will be necessary to have two…

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Councillors Dorsman and Shearer Resigning Will Not Stand at Forthcoming Elections

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 2

At the close of yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council, Councillors Dorsman and Shearer stated that they…

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L.G. ELECTIOINS Many Candidates Likely

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 October 1941 · page 2

This morning Ald. G. S. O’Halloran and T. C. Weedon stated that they would definitely not be contesting the forthcoming election of the Municipal Council to…

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Potato Growers Candidate Mr. M. Tobin Not To Seek Re-election

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 4

On ballot papers issued by the Department of Agriculture for the election of a producers representative on the Potato Growers Council of…

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Mr. D'arcy Rose Heckled in Parliament Motion of Urgency on Milk Question Defeated by 41 Votes to 14

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 3

Mr. D'Arcy Rose received a bad time in Parliament on Thursday last when he moved, as a matter of urgency, that an immediate…

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Federal Parliament Resumes Next Week Mr Curtin Confident of Support on Budget. Canberra

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 2

It is not expected that any attempt will be made to defeat the Government oil the Budget when the Federal Parliament resumes…

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V.A.D. EXAM. Successful Candidates SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 October 1941 · page 5

All candidates were successful in passing the home nursing examination conducted by the V.A.D. at Singleton on October 21. Miss M. Gray was…

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Kearsley Shire Election

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 6

The ballot for two nominees for Kurri Kurri A.L.P. to contest D[?]ing at Kearsley Shire Council elections resulted in Cr. P. J. Saxton…

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