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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Current Topics State Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

Final meetings at Gloucester in the election campaign were held last night by Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., and by Mr. J. Hamlet, on behalf of…

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The Oxley Seat. When This Election's Over

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

Oh, won't there be a great to-do. When this election's over; I'll Jubilate, and so will you — 'Midst howls from one-eyed Rover…

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Oxley Election. Martin v. Mitchell

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

"Rube" writes in last Tuesday's issue of "The Macleay Argus" — under the heading:, "Rumination, Review, Reminiscence" — as follows, regarding the two…

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Election Correspondence

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

We have received a number of letters from local, district and other North Coast residents anent to-morrow's State elections, in support of…

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Two Election Results

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

N.S.W. State elections will be held on Saturday, March 26th. Next day, Sunday, March 27th, there will be a resume on National No. 1 relay at…

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Two Election Results

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 3

N. S. W. State elections will be held to-day (Saturday), March 26. Next day (Sunday, March 27) there will be a resume on National No. 1 relay at 10.20…

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Election Results

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

The management of the "Times", baa made arrangements to give out results as they come to hand from the various polling booths. We have…

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To-day's Election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

In all but is electorates In New South Wales, where candidales were returned unopposed. the general election will take place to-day. Polling…

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Oxley Election. To the Editor, "M. R. Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

Sir,—Mr. Ruprecht says he does not like butting In. I don't like the words "bunting In." It "belongs to four-footed Animate and the further…

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"Short, Sharp, Snappy" Independent Labour Candidate's Speech

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 5

At the conclusion of Hon. R. S. Vincent's speech on Friday night in Kempsey, Mr. J. Devine, the Independent Labor candidate for Raleigh,…

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Polling Day at Taree

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

At Taree the polling took, place at the Primary School Mr. R. P. Gardiner, J.P., the Returning Officer, had all arrangements completed in efficient…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. There were present Ald. H. J. Stewart, J. J…

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State Elections. Government Returned for Third Term. Clear-cut Majority

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

A sweeping victory was recorded at the polls by the Stevens-Bruxner Government on Saturday, the Cabinet thus achieving…

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The Oxley Election. Hon. L. O. Martin Returned. Captain G. D. Mitchell Receives Remarkable Vote. Secures Good Majority at Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

The fight for the Oxley seat was really a remarkable one. With only a few weeks' campaigning, Captain' G. D. Mitchell (Independent Country…

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Election Ammunition for Bookmakers. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 5

Eggs and tomatoes were thrown last night at three bookmakers who defied their striking, colleagues and fielded at the Ballina coursing…

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Latest Election Figures. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 5

The election figures received today do not alter the position in any constituency, though at Gordon the sitting member, Turner, is now only…

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Rumination-Review-Reminiscence Stable Government Again Assured--The Elections From the Local Viewpoint--The West Kempsey Vote--Why Was Mr. Martin's Majority so Substantially Reduced?--Noises and nuisances --Loud Speakers Should be Prohibited--Kempsey Traffic Bridge Repair

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

Now that the election tumult and shouting have died away, and we are assured of a continuance of stable democratic government for another…

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"Our Mail Bag." Defeated Candidate's Courtesy. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 5

Sir,--I would appreciate your courtesy in affording me space for the publication of the following letter in the "Macleay Argus." In connection…

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State Elections. Splendid National Victory

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 5

As is already known to our readers per medium of wireless broadcasts and the daily press, the Stevens-Bruxner Government has been…

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State Elections State Government Returned for Third Successive Period

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 4

The Stevens Brunner Government had an overwhelming victory at the State elections on Saturday, and is thus the first Ministry to be returned to power…

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