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Politics & elections, 1938

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State Elections. (Continued from another page). at Taree. Just Before the Battle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 3

There was a fine crowd in Victoria St., Taree, on Friday night, the eve of the little, when the candidate gave their final speeches. Billed to speak…

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The Elections. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 10

The primary count for Hornsby was concluded to-day, and preferences are now being distributed. The result is still very doubtful. The…

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MEMBERS of Parliament Want More Money. Not Mentioned at Election Time SYDNEY

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 6

Members of all parties of the Legislative Assembly are advocating the restoration of Parliamentary salaries from existing rate of £670 per annum…

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Queensland Texes. Main Election Issue. Competition in Relief

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

Queenslanders are enjoying the rare, if not unprecedented, experience of a general election that has begun with a competition in offers of…

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U.A.P. Candidate for Gordon Wants Re-Count. Defeated by 12 Votes. SYDNEY

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 5

Mr. W. C. Milne (U.A.P.) candidate who was defeated for Gordon by 12 votes, with eight votes outstanding, has demanded a re-count…

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Oxley Election Hon. L. O. Martin Returns Thanks

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 2

On Friday night last, April 1st, 1938, there was a good gathering of electors at the intersection of Bent and Isabella Streets, Wingham, when Hon. L. O…

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Election Aftermath Mr. Martin Returns Thanks

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 1

In a short address in Victoria street, Taree, on Friday evening, the Hon. L. O. Martin returned thanks for his re-election as the Member for Oxley. He…

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State Parliament. Opening on

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

The State Parliament will be opened by Commission in the Legislative Council at noon next Tuesday. The chief business at this meeting…

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S.A. Government to Meet Parliament. Adelaide

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

The Butler Government has decided to continue in office in South Australia and to meet Parliament on May 19th with the support of the…

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Oxley Election. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Sir.—With your kind permission, I will again trespass on the hospitality of your columns on the matter of the Elections…

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Queensland Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

The Queensland State Elections have come and gone, and the result in the Northern State has been a triumph for the Labor Premier, Mr. Forgan…

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Correspondence. Oxley Election. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle"

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Sir,—Now that the election is over, and the poll duly declared, I would be glad if you would allow me, through the medium of your columns, to thank…

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Echo of Election

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Lewis Ormsby Martin, Minister for Justice, was sued at Taree Court last week by Alphonsus Kennedy, who claimed £30 as damages for…

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Oxley Election. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Sir,--Now that the election is over and the poll duly declared I would be glad if you would allow me, through the medium of your columns,…

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Correspondence. Oxley Election. The Editor, "Port Macquarie News."

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 4

Sir,—Now that the election is over and the poll duly declared, I would be glad if you would allow me through the medium of your columns…

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Oxley Electorate Candidates Return Thanks

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 7

The Hon. L. O. Martin, Minister for Justice, who has been re-elected as the Member for Oxley, writes as follows:— "Now that the election is over and…

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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 9 April 1938 · page 2

Dear Sir,—New The election is over and the poll duly declared I would be glad if your would allow me through the medium of your columns…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 5

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

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Oxley Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 5

Mr. L. O. Martin writes: Now that the election is over and the poll duly declared, I would be glad if you would allow me through the medium of your…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, the ordinary date (Monday) being Anzac Day. Those…

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