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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Federal Elections Date

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 4

It is now unlikely that the Federal Cabinet at the meetings this week in Sydney, will commit itself to a date for the Federal election. The Prime…

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M.r.a. & H. Association Election of Officers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 July 1937 · page 2

The monthly nicotine of the committee of the above association was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday night. Those present were Messrs. E…

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The State Parliament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 4

The N.S.W. State Parliament has opened again, and Members will get well into their "Talking Stride" next week. It seems pretty certain that Mr…

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Our Local Parliament. Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 9

The usual fortnightly, meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday night, the ordinary…

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No State Elections This Year

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 12

It was stated on Wednesday night that the State Government had no intention of appealing to the electors until the life of the present…

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Why Labor Won't Win the Federal Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 7

Labor leaders throughout Australia are hoping that the people will forget the reasons why Labor was turned out of office in the Federal…

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State Parliament. Busy Session Opens

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 6

The State Parliament was opened on Wednesday by the Governor (Lord Wakehurst). His speech revealed that the legislative programme for the…

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Candidates for D Riding. Last Night's Meeting

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 2

An amended motion was passed at a special meeting of the Gloucester District Chamber of Commerce and Development League last night, that…

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Gordon By-election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 2

Mr. H. B. Turner, the endorsed United Australia Party candidate, was successful in the Gordon Parliamentary by election. He polled 11,500 votes gainst…

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The Shire By-election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 1

The Shire Clerk (Mr. 3. S. Sheppard), in his report to the meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Monday stated:—…

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Chamber of Commerce Makes Move in Selection of D Riding Candidates

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

Long silences in which member waited pathetically for member to put forward some tangible proposition, marked the meeting which was held…

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Upper Manning A. & H. Association. Committee Meeting. Election of Officers. Taree Committee Asks for Conference Be Amalgamation

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night last, August 6th. 1937…

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The Shire By-Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 3

The Shire Clerk (Mr. S. S. Sheppard), in his report to the meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Monday, stated:--…

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Upper Manning A. & H, Association Committee Meeting Election of Officers Taree Committee Asks for Conference Re Amalgamation

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night last. There were present: Messrs. W. F…

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association. Election of Officers. Taree Committee Asks for Conference Re Amalgamation

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 4

A committee meeting of the above Association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night, August 6th, 1937…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 August 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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Are You on the Roll ? Municipal and Shire Elections

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 4

As from Monday all local governing areas in New South. Wales are exhibiting for public information the recently prepared rolls of electors and ratepayers…

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Election of Officers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 2

The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with. Messrs. A. J. Rowe and G. Fricke…

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Are You on the Roll ? Municipal and Shire Elections

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 3

All local governing areas in New South Wales are now exhibiting for public information the recently prepared rolls of…

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Federal Election Date Uncertain

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 4

The Minister for Defence (Sir Archdale Parkhill) said on Wednesday that the date of the Federal elections probably would not be settled until…

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