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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Federal Election Date

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 4

The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, stated in London that no date had yet been fixed for the Federal elections. It would not be decided…

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Our Local Parliament. Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 4

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

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Catholic Education Issue at Next Election

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 1

The Rev. Edmund O'Donnell; secretary to Archbishop Kelly, in supporting an appeal which was read in Roman Catholic churches in Sydney on Sunday,…

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Date of Federal Elections

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 4

It is unlikely that the Federal elections will be held before the end of the year. At present the probable date is December 4th or November 27th. This…

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Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 June 1937 · page 4

The election of officers resulted: District President: Elder W. J. Vaughan. Associates: Elders W. E. Kelsey and…

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British Parliament Mr. Stanley Baldwin Retires

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 4

The Cabinet chosen by the new Prime Minister of England (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) comprises 15 Conservatives, four…

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Woollabra By-election

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

The Woollbara by-election, made necessary by the death of Sir Daniel Levy, will be held on June 26. Nominations will close on June 14…

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Reduction of Members. in State Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 2

According to the "Sunday Sun," the State Cabinet has agreed to a recommendation to reduce the number of electorates from 90 to 75 or 70…

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Member of Parliament Retires. Mr. J. T. Ness. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Marrickville Electoral Council last night, Mr. John T. Ness. U.A.P. Member for Dulwich Hill, announced his retirement from…

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State Parliament. Move for Reduction in Membership. Labor Party's Opinion. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 2

The State Secretary of the Australian Labor Party, Mr. J. J. Graves, M.L.C., said on Monday that the Labor Party in N.S.W. will not oppose the…

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Rumination -- Review -- Reminiscence. an Assertion Considered--starting-price Betting Restrictions and Their Possible Effect Upon Election Results--laws Are Only Respected If They Have the Support of the People--the Danger of Disregard of Widespread Public Desire--a Comparison That Provides Food for Thought

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 3

In a Sydney sporting paper at the week-end I read an article wherein it was stated that the defeat of the Country Party candidates at the…

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Reduction of Members in State Parliament

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 4

According to the "Sunday Sun," the State Cabinet has agreed to a recommendation to reduce the number of electorates from 90 to 75 or 70. The…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 10

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

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Local and General. Australian Parliament Re-opens

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 4

On Thursday of this week Parliament will commence a new session and particular interest will be shown in the Governor-General's speech, which…

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U.A.P. Senate Candidates. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 5

The Council of the United Australia Party has decided to invite nominations for selection for the N.S.W. U.A.P. team, the closing date for the…

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Woollahra By-Election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 June 1937 · page 2

Two independent U.A.P. candidates will oppose Mr. George Beresford, Grant, the selected U.A.P. candidate, in Woollahra by-election. When…

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Labor and the Federal Elections. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 5

It is considered likely, with the exception of three seats, every constituency in New South Wales will be contested by the Labor Party at the…

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Shire Election B Riding Vacancy

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 4

Two nominations have been received to fill the vacancy in B riding of the Manning Shire Council, caused by the death of Cr. H. Machin. The candidates…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 9

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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TURF Press Boosting Doesn't Make Sydney's Jumpers National Candidates. A.J.C. Hurdle Worth £650 at Randwick Next Saturday Will Be Test. How Black Laughter Should Have Won The Doomben Cup

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 8

N.S.W. will of course, have no representative for the Grand National Hurdle to be decided at Flemington next month. Sydney has its own £650 Hurdle at…

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