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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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The Oxley Election. Hon. L. O. Martin's Candidature

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. Martin had a good meeting on the Bulga on Thursday, and also at Bobin and Marlee. Generally speaking, his meetings have been most…

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State Elections a Tip From Kempsey

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

In The 1935 election the voting in some portions of the Macleay area was somewhat of a surprise, as the following figures will show, the first…

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Did Not Seek Re-election

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. M. J. Brosnan, who had occupied the position of President of the Kempsey Cup Club since its inception, did not seek re-election for this…

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State Elections. Candidates for Oxcey and Gloucester

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 8

Just now the electorates of Oxley and Gloucester are being visited by candidates seeking Parliamentary honors…

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Oxley Election Captain G. D. Mitchell at Wingham. Independent Country Candidate. Supported by Mr. R. S. Butterworth, of Taree

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

On Friday night last, March 11th, 1938. Captain G. D. Mitchell, the independent Candidate for Oxley Electorate, in opposition to Hon. L. O…

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State Elections. Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald's Candidature

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, Country Party Candidate for Gloucester, addressed a well attended meeting at Garner's Corner, Gloucester, on Friday night…

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Oxley Election

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

Mr. L. O. Martin is in receipt of the following letter 'from Colonel Bruxner, Leader of the Country Party: Dear Mr. Martin,…

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Hon. L. O. Martin U.a.p. Candidate for Oxley

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 4

No man is better known on the Northern Coast than the Hon. L.O. Martin, Minister for Justice. He has practised as a solicitor at Taree for forty-two years…

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Captain Mitchell at Taree Independent Country Party Candidate Machine Politics and Party Funds

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

The Independent Country Party candidate for the Oxley electorate, Captain G. D. Mitchell, M.C., D.C.M., addressed a fairly large audience in the Belmore…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

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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State Elections. Mr. Bennett's Address

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

Speaking at Bandon Grove this week, Mr. C. E. Bennett, member for Gloucester, said that the electors of N.S.W. would be wise to play their…

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The Election. (To the Editor.)

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

Sir,—Kindly allow me the space to deny the assertions of a certain section of the U.A.P. Press that my candidature at the State Elections is as…

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The Oxley Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

On Friday night, 11th March, 1938, Captain G. D. Mitchell, M.C., D.C.M., addressed a large gathering of electors at the intersection of Bent and…

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Oxley Election Hon. L. O. Martin at Wingham. Splendid Attendance. Cordial Reception

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

Hon. L. O. Martin, Minister of Justice in the State Government, delivered his Policy Speech in the Memorial Town Hall, Wingham, on…

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Electioneering Lies. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

Sir, — The Whispering Campaign — that most disreputable feature of present-day Political fights — is in full blast against me. I wish to take this…

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HON. L. O. MARTIN. U.A.P. Candidate for Oxley

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 3

No man is better known on the North Coast than the Hon. L. O. Martin, Minister for Justice. He has practiced as a solicitor at Taree for…

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Correspondence. Oxley Election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 6

Mr. L. O. Martin is in receipt of the following letter from Colonel Bruxner, leader of the Country Party. Tenterfield,…

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Correspondence Election Whispers Refuted (To the Editor)

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

Sir.—The whispering campaign, that most disreputable feature of present-day political fights, is in full blast against me. I wish to take this…

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Oxley Election Tribute to Mr. Martin

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 7

The Hon. J. Ryan, a member of the Legislative Council, writes:—For nearly six yours I have been a colleague with the Hon. L. O. Martin in…

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State Elections Mr. Bennett's Address

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

Speaking at Bandon Grove this week, Mr. C. E. Bennett, member for Gloucester, said that the electors of N. S. W. would be wise to play their part in…

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