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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

28 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Camden Case Mr. Jeff Bate, M.l.a, Asks Question in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 5

Mr. JefT Bate: With reference to proposed legislation dealing with compulsory third-party insurance, can the Minister for Transport say whether Mr…

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Aldermanic By-Election Four Candidates for Two Vacancies in Camden Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 2

Messrs. R. A. C. Adams (solicitor), C. Nethery (farmer, of Elderslie). Charles T. Whiteman (store-keeper). and Henry Willis (building…

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Municipal By-Election. Voting on Saturday Next

Camden News · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 6

The two vacancies on the Camden Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. W. Larkin and Dr. R. M. Crookston, are to be filled by an…

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Candidate's Fixtures

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 1

The following Social Engagements are set down in aid of the Candidatures of tht four young ladies :— DOROTHY FARNSWORTH…

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Queen Competition. Candidate’s Fixtures

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

The following Social Engagements are set down in aid of the Candidatures of th[?] four young ladies:— DAPHNE MULLANY…

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Queen Competition. Candidate’s Fixtures

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 1

The following Social Engagements are set down in aid of the Candidatures of the four young ladies :— DAPHNE MULLANY…

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Overdue Milk Bonuses Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., Asks Questions in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 2

The following questions, addressed to the acting Minister for Health (Hon. A. Richardson, M.L.A.,) were asked by Mr. Jeff Bate M.L.A., for…

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Miss Molly Vardy Agricultural Queen. Candidates Raise £223/18/10

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

Molly Vardy, : ; 25,227 Votes, £105 2 3 Marie Sidman, : ; 10,312 Votes, £42 19 4 Daphne Mullany : ; 9,224 Votes, £38 8 8 Dorothy Farnsworth, 8,983 Votes, £37 8 7…

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Our Member's Activities Silver Peak Mines, Yerranderie Questions in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

Is the Minister for Mines aware, asked Mr. Jeff Bate in Parliament, that the company which operates the Silver Peakes Mine at Yerranderie has been…

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Country Milk Suppliers "Bonus" Payments Dairymen Under a Misapprehension." Minister Answers Question by Mr. Jeff Bate. Replying, a few days ago, to questions asked in Parliament by Mr. Jeff Bate, the Acting Minister for Health (Mr. Richardson) said:—

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

In connection with the question asked by the hon. member for Wollondilly on 9th March, in regard to the contention of mills suppliers in the…

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Milk Coolers. Questions in Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 10

Mr. BADDELEY: Will the Acting Minister for Health say whether it is a fact a well attended meeting of milk producers held at West…

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Activities of Our Member Questions in Parliament Railway Freight on Milk

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 4

Mr. Howarth: Can the Minister for Transport say whether it is a fact that, since the increase in railway freights, three cane of milk are conveyed on the…

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Child Welfare Mr. Jeff Bate's Speeck in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 4

Cur member, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., was not silent during the debate in Parliament on the Child Welfare P[?]l. Speaking on an…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Municipal Elections

Camden News · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 4

The surprise of the 1903 municipal election was the defeat of Aid. G. F. Furner. It was Aidermen G. F. Furner, A. D. Little, and G. M. M. Onslow's turn to retire, and they re-contested with Mr. F. C. Willis as…

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Mr. Jeff Bate and Dried Fruits Points of a Speech in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 4

Undoubtedly, the finest development in our business life is the development of the co-operative system. Perhaps I should not say business life,…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Extraordinary Election

Camden News · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 5

Ald. W. W. Wilkinson resigned in June, 1921, and Mr. R. B. Campbell was elected after contesting the vacancy with Mr. S. Kelloway. ANOTHER WET SEASON…

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Railway Freight on Milk Rates on Which Charges Are Eased. Statement in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 1

ln the Legislative Assembly on the 12th instant, the Minister for Transport (Lieut. Col. Bnuxner), replying further to question asked…

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Wedderburn Fruit Growers' Association. Annual General Meeting. and Election of President

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 1

The Annual General Meeting' of the Wedderburn Branch of the Fruit-growers' Association of New South Wales was held at Wedderburn on…

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The Milk Board a Member's Term of Office Mr. Jeff Bate's Speech in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 1

A spirited debate occurred, in the Legislative Assembly when a motion was introduced by the Acting Minister for Health (Hon. H. L. 'Primrose) for Heave to bring in a bill to make special provisions as to the date upon which Mr. Stening, shall retire from office as a member…

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Questions in Parliament. Milk Prices

Camden News · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 2

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., asked in the Legislation : I ask the Acting-Minister for Health whether a price for special…

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