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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 August 1936 · page 4

Officers were elected as follows, scrutineers being Deputy Master Bro. Allen and District Secretary Bro. Hanington…

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Our Local Parliament No Quorum

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 6

With but the Mayor (Ald. H. E. Chappie) and Ald. J. B. McElhone, W. H. Warhurst and J. T. Walker in attendance, being one short of a…

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Successful Candidates

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1936 · page 5

The two undermentioned students who are pupils of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Port Macquarie, recently distinguished themselves in their…

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Our Local Parliament. Tuesday's Special Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 7

A special meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, when the Mayor (Ald. H. E…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. There were present Ald. H. E. Chapple (Mayor),…

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Election of Office-bearers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 5

The election of office-bearers resulted as follows:— District Master: Bro. G. E. Woodward, who was nominated by 15…

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Parents, Not Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 4

In a sub-leader, the "Daily Telegraph" states: To safeguard children from the danger of drink at dances is surely, as Mr. Bruxner suggested…

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Election of Officers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

For the position of Patron, Dr. Hindmarsh nominated Mr. Basche whom he referred, to as a "fairy godfather" to the Association…

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Taree Literary Institute Monthly Meeting. Election of Officers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 August 1936 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly elected committee of the above was held on Tuesday night, those present being Messrs C. H. Cook (president), O. G…

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Upper Manning A. & H. Association Election of Officers Mr. W.f. Summerville Reelected President

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night, 14th August. Those present were:…

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Our Local Parliament Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. There were present Ald. H. E. Chappie (Mayor),…

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Win for U.A.P. Independent. Mr. E. M. Robson Defeats Endorsed Candidate

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

The Independent U.A.P. candidate. Mr. E. M. Robson, won the Vaucluse by-election from the official U.A.P. nominee, Mr. H. C. Foster, son of the…

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Election of Officers

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 6

In view of the illness of Bro. Powell, who intimated that he would not be able to stand for election this year, Bro. E. L. Boyce was asked to…

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Election of Officers

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 7

Mr. Geo. Jeffery moved that Mr. E. T. Reed be re-elected President Mr. Reed was a man who held the confidence of all the people…

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Vaucluse By-election

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 2

The Vaucluse by election on Saturday last respited in Mr. H. C. Poster, the son of the late member and selected U.A.P. candidate, being…

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Relief Works to Be Accelerated. Government's Scheme Modified. Mr. Ross to Submit Censure Motion in Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 4

After a discussion which lasted eight hours the State Cabinet on Tuesday decided to modify its emergency relief work policy…

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The M.r. Co-op. Dairy Society, Ltd. Candidates Foe Directorate Ballot in Both Divisions

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 4

The following candidates have been nominated for the Board of Directors of the above society (x denotes the sitting members):…

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Turf the Stewards Right to Change a Jockey on a Fancied Race Candidate. Gave Eider His Apprentice Permit for Races and then Denied Him First Talking, The Freak, Gold Rod, and Osculum in their Great Warwick Farm Form

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 2

Dick Wootton regards The Freak as an Epsom proposition, and a few weeks ago he tried to., engage Billy Cook for the horse in the big mile event at…

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Federal Election. "Not Early Next Year

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 8

Commenting on the suggestion that the Federal election might be held early next year, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyens) said the other may that…

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Our Mail Bag. a Candidate's Denial. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 5

Sir, -- May I crave space in your valued columns to vehemently deny the rumor that has been circulated stating that I am standing for the…

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