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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

259 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 13

Rotary Club Election of Officers

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 2

The following have been elected officers of the Rotary club of west Maitland for the year 1042 43 commencing on October 1…

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State By-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

To fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Geo. Wilson, Member for Dubbo there are three candidates in the field: C G. Robertson (Labour)…

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Election to Milk Board

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

The Premier (Mr McKell) stated that the Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) had been asked by the State Cabinet to have arrangements made…

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Election In The Bahamas

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, May 22.— The Government of the Bahamas having completed a seven-year term, will be dissolved by…

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To Contest Election

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 1

LONDON May 24.—R. W. G. Mackay, Australian-born London solicitor, and former lecturer at Sydney University, has resigned…

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Election of Chairman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 4

Mr. J. G. Wilson was unanimously re-elected chairman of the board for the ensuing twelve months. Mr. Wilson's colleagues paid high tribute…

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Dubbo By-election No Enthusiasm

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 2

There is no enthusiasm in the Dubbb by-election, which will take place on 6th June. Only about 100 listened to Premier McKell whilst Col…

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Aberdare Central Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 1

The following officers have been elected by Aberdare Central Miners Lodge:—President, Mr. M. Brennan; Secretary, Mr. F. Creswell…

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Port Stephens Shire Council By-election to the Electors of 'B' Riding

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen: I wish to hereby thank the 336 Electors who voted for me last Saturday and also the 68 votes who went to the trouble…

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Port Stephens By-election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 3

The by-election for Port Stephens Shire resulted in the return of Mr. H. W. Morgan with a majority of 83. The voting was: Harry William…

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The Dubbo By-election (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 4

Sir,—The Dubbo by-election furnished a striking example of the foolish less with which this country is governed. Because of the untimely death…

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Use of Radio at Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 June 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA Wed. — The Minister for Supply, Mr. Beasley, Intends to move for the insertion of new clauses in the…

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Parliament Told of Trap

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 3

To a crowded House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, tho Minister for the Navy (Mr. Makin) gave a thrilling account of the defeat of the…

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Pastures Protection Board Election

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 4

The secretary of the Pastures Protection Board (Mr. J. MeLachlan) reported that the election in connection with the four members required…

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By-Election At Dubbo

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Saturday—Despite vigorous campaigns the Dubbo State by election being held today has aroused little public…

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Premier Pleased By- Election Win

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 June 1942 · page 4

DUBBO Monday—The Labour, candidate, Mr C. G. Robertson a railway employee, is assured of a comfort [?] victory in the…

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Milk Board Election

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY Thursday—Regulation have now been made to [?] for the nomination and election of the [?]…

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Milk Board Election

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 2

Nominations for the election of a production representative on the Milk Board must be in the hands of the returning officer…

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Milk Board Election Representative for Producers

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 June 1942 · page 6

When nominations close on June 30 for the producers’ representative on the Milk Board, it is expected that there will be…

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Brookfield Polling Place No Ration Books

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Carlton, President, Wallarobba Shire Council, Dungog, is in receipt of the following letter:—"I only received your telegram of…

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