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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

259 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 13

Brownout Opposition in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 2

A motion opposing the brown-out was tabled in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by Mr. Macdonald (Ind., Mosman)…

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New Zealand Election Labour Decision

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 1

AUCKLAND Sat.—The Dominion Council of the National Party, in a resolution, deplored the decision of the Labour Party…

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MAJOR D. G. MITCHELL Eulogised At Valedictory in Parliament Going on Full Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 1

In moving the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly, the fremire (Mr. McKell) said:— In moving this motion I desire to…

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M.l.a. Found Dead in Bath at Parliament House

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Saturday.—Mr. George Wilson, Country Party member for Dubbo, was found dead in a bath at Parliament House to-day. Mr. Wilson had been missing since yesterday afternoon, and it was not until 6.20 a.m. this…

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Using Militia Outside Australia Move Likely in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

A move to force the Government to declare its policy on using the Militia outside Australian territory overseas is likely at…

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Mr. D'Arcy Rose and the Milk Question Outspoken Address in Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 6

Speaking on the Milk Bill in Parliament last week, debate on which was subsequently deferred, Mr. D'Arcy Rose, M.L.A.,…

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To-day’s Leaders: Brown-out Difficulties Saving Manpower By-election Results “Revolt Against Machine”

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1

LONDON April 30.—“Hitler can derive no comfort from the by-election results nor can the [?] Hitlers of the party…

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Port Stephens By election

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 4

A by election to fill the vacancy in B riding of port Stephens Shire Council will be held on May 23 Nominations will close next…

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No Militia Forces to Be Used Outside Australia Motion Rejected in Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 1

After a debate lasting for eight hours the House of Representatives rejected, by 31 votes to 27. the motion by the Opposition…

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Rotary Club Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 1

Officers of Cessnock Rotary Club were elected as follows:—President Rotarian A. C. Wiles; Vice-presidents, Rotarian J. O. Prior…

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Dubbo By-election

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY Friday. — The writ for the Dubbo by-election, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. G. Wilson will be issued on Mr. G. Wilson will be issued on…

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By-election in Putney Govt. Candidate Elected

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 4

LONDON, May 10.—The Conservative Party’s National Government candidate, Mr. Linstead, won the Putney by-election, defeating…

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The Lighter Side of Politics Old Electioneering Stories

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 May 1942 · page 4

The history that has never been written is often the most interesting of all, but as it lives only in the memory of those who…

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Rural Manpower and the Food Problem. Discussed in Parliament House

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 4

Grave concern at the position which has developed in rural industries as a result of the storage of manpower was expressed by…

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“Bombs” on Parliament N.E.S. Test Next

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Wednesday.—Parliament House is to be “bombed” during N.E.S. personnel test on Monday next other featu[?]es of…

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Shire By-election

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

Last Friday was official nomination day, and at 12 noon the Returning Officer, Mr. C. L. Monkley, read the names of those nominated, viz:…

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Cup Candidates Please in Final Trials at Randwick

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY Thursday.—Working on the A grass track, 50 [?] out from the rails, this morning at Randwick, Newcastle Cup candidates Scarlet Ranger, Triggerman, Dewar and Katanga all pleased their connections with their final tria[?]…

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Rural Manpower and the Food Problem Discussed in Parliament House

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

Grave concern at the position which has developed in rural industries as a result fo the shortage of manpower was expressed by Country Party and…

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Candidates For Dubbo Seat

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 2

KURRI Monday—Mr C. G. Robertson has been selected as endorsed labour candidate in the Pub[?] by election. He polied two…

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Election to Milk Board

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Tuesday.—The Premier (Mr. McKell) stated last night that the Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) had been…

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