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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 7

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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Local and General. Gwydir By-election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 4

Leaders of the Country Party are pleased with the outlook in Gwydir electorate, and are convinced that one of their candidates will succeed…

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Gwydir By-election. Country Party's Campaign. Dr. Page Booked at Fifty Meetings

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 10

The United Country Party has planned an intensive campaign in the Gwydir by-election. Returning to the electorate on…

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Gwydir By-election. Nominations Close

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 3

Nominations closed on Friday for the Gwydir by-election. There was no surprise nominations, the names of the four previously…

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Gloucester P.p. Board Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 2

The ballot for election of two Directors to represent A. Division on the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board resulted in Messrs. J. G. Wilson and…

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Political Pointer. Brisbane City Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 10

Elections for the Greater Brisbane Council to-day (Saturday) will be watched closely for a possible pointer to political trends for next State…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was Held on Tuesday night last, Monday, the usual date, being a…

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Dairy Produce Board. Election Count

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 3

The final count in the election for the Australian Dairy Produce Board was completed at Canberra on Wednesday. The new board will…

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New Dairy Produce Board. Election Count

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 4

The final count in the election for the Australian Dairy Produce Board was completed at Canberra last Wednesday. The new Board will comprise producers'…

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Local Government Elections. Validity of Votes and Minister's Advice

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 7

The election of aldermen and councillors to municipal and shire councils will take place early in December. The successful candidates will hold…

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L.g. Elections Validity of Votes Minister's Advice

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 3

The election of aldermen and councillors to municipal and shire councils will take place early in December. The successful candidates will hold office…

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New Dairy Produce Board Election Count

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 4

The final count in the election for the Australian Dairy Produce Board was completed at Canberra on Wednesday. The new board will comprise…

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Local Government Elections. Validity of Votes and Minister's Advice

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 3

The election of aldermen and councillors to municipal and shire councils will take place early in December. The successful candidates will…

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Basher Gang Methods in Gwydir By-election. Dr. Page's Accusation. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 May 1937 · page 4

The Acting Prime Minister, Dr.Earle Page, in a broadcast address at Narrabri, accused the Labor party of having used "basher gang" methods in the…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There were present…

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Federal Elections. Sydney, Friday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

It is believed in Canberra that the Federal Elections will be held much earlier than was intended when the Prime Minister left for London. The…

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The Federal Elections. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

It is believed in Canberra that the Federal elections will be held much earlier than intended when the Prime Minister left for London. Dr…

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Gwydir by Election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 4

The Gwydir by election was held last Saturday there being four candidates, via., three Country Party and one Labour. Mr. W. J. Scully, the…

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Local Government Elections. Validity of Votes and Minister's Advice

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 5

The election of aldermen and councillors to municipal and shire councils will take place early in December. The successful candidates will…

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Rumination -- Review -- Reminiscence. Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Press -- the Gwydir By-election and the Country Party -- Causes Contributing to Defeat -- "King by Divine Right"? -- Sydney Paper's Mischievous Implication -- the King Appreciates His Position and the Sovereignty of the People -- Some Interesting Extracts for Consideration

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 3

I noted with pleasure that the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, speaking recently at the dinner of the Newspaper Society in London, said…

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