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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Displacement of Coalminers Discussion in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly this week, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. Gollan) the following question:—…

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Fifth Columnists and Military Uniforms Mr. Booth's Question in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 1

"Is it a fact that in every large shop in Sydney, naval, military, and air force uniforms can be bought? In view of the great danger of Fifth…

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Air Raid Shelters Discussion in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 8

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly the other day, on the question of air raid shelters, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, L.A., said:—…

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War Situation Secret Session Of Parliament CANBERRA

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 5

Members of Parliament were informed of the overseas situation in a secret session of the House to-day. Every precaution was taken to…

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School Grant “Electioneering Stunt” Says Mayor Inspection by Committee

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 5

The Mayor of East Maitland (Ald. H. C. Morton) said at a meeting of council last night that he had every reason to believe that…

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Air Raid Precautions. Mr. Booth's Comments in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 8

Sneaking on the subject of air raid precautions in the Legislative Assembly this week, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., member for Kurri Kurri said:—…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 5

At the conclusion of her address, Mrs. Davies vacated the chair, and, on the motion of Mesdames Holmes and Gostelow, Mrs. E. J. Sherwoood…

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Longer Sittings The State Parliament SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 10

In the legislative Assembly a motion by the Minister for Works, Mr. Martin, for the suspension for the remainder of the session of certain…

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State Election Mr. Bennett Supported Dungog Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 3

The Dungog .branch of the United Australia- . Party has unanimously selected Mr. O. E. Bennett, MLA., as the party's…

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Gloucester Election U.A.P. Campaign Euthusiastically Launched Appreciation of Sitting Member, Mr. Bennett

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 3

The popularity with which the State member for Gloucester, Mr. G. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is held was very convincingly evidenced in the enthusiasm behind the launching of the United Australia Party's campaign in this electorate in the Soldiers'…

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First Dance Popular Lady Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 5

The first dance m aid of the firemen’s candidate. Miss Lill Porter, in the popular lady competition being arranged by the East Maitland…

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Two Big Issues Queensland Elections BRISBANE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 3

The main issues in the Queensland election, which will be held to-morrow row week, are: — (1) The Government’s refusal to…

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Important Bill in Parliament Cabinet to Consider Vital Amendments. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 2

To-morrow the State Cabinet will consider, vital amendments to the Auctioneers, Stock and Station, and Real Estate Agents Bill, which will…

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Number of Unemployed. Mr. Baddeley's Question in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 6

"Can the Premier say whether the Commonwealth Statistician has reported that their are nine per cent unemployed in this State, and that in…

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Oil From Coal. Select Committee Appointed. Mr. Baddeley Successful in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 8

Mr. J. M. Baddeley has been successful in securing, in parliament, the appointment of a Select Committee to…

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Country Party and Elections. Prospects Bright. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 4

"The State Country Party faces the forthcoming elections with confidence, as it will go to the people with a record of service to the rural areas that…

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The State Elections Mr. R. B. Nott Opens Campaign

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

On Friday night last, Mr. R. B. Nott, the selected and endorsed Labour candidate for Liverpool Plains, addressed a large audience when he…

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Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 6

There is some fear in Labour breasts that the Mair Government may try to spring a surprise and catch Labour napping with its…

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No Date for State Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

Explaining that the Government had not yet fixed any date for the State elections, the Premier (Mr. Mair) said in the Legislative…

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State Elections Queensland And South Australia Return of Ministers

Maitland Mercury · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 2

Wins were scored by each Government at the State elections in Queensland and South Australia on Saturday…

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