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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Taree Municipal by -Election. One to Be Elected

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 2

There are three candidates for election to the vacancy in the Taree Municipal Council, the voting for which will take -place at Taree…

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Wingham Bowling Club. Annual Meeting. Election of Officers. "Wigs On the Green." President Adjourns Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 6

The Annual Meeting of members of the Wingham Bowling Club was held at the Club House on Wednesday night last, February 15th, 1939…

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Municipal By-Election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 8

The by-election for the Taree Municipal Council, in consequence of the resignation of A[?]d. Butterworth, Will take place to-day (Saturday)…

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Our Local Parliament. a Protracted Sitting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 5

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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Municipal By -Election. MR. T. Wells Elected

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 2

On Saturday the by-election to fill the vacancy in the Taree Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Aid. It. S. Butterworth, took place at…

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Our Local Parliament. Balance of Business

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 9

The following business, in addition to that published in our Tuesday's issue, was transacted at the Kempsey Municipal Council meeting on Monday…

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Roosevelt and Re-election. New York, 27239

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 5

The magazine "Fortune," which was notably accurate in earlier surveys on questions of public interest, has asserted that Roosevelt has very…

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Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 4

The election of officers was the next business dealt with. Mr. A. D. Suters nominated Mr. Colin Benuett, a man who had taken…

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Election Enrolment

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Although correct enrolment on the electoral rolls has been compulsory for years, many have failed to do their duty in this regard. The…

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On Eve of Pope's Election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 5

Twelve nuns have been admitted to the Vatican to prepare meals for the College of Cardinals during the Conclave to elect the new Pope…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

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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In Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly Wednesday night when members complained that £1,850,000 was to be spent on repairs to Burrinjuck Dam, without a…

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Butter Substitutes Question in Parliament

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 3

The Australian Agricultural Council would discuss the question of butter substitutes at its next meeting, said the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Reid, in…

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Football Season Opens Scratch Match Next Week. Election of Club Officials

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

The football season at Gloucester officially opened on Tuesday, when members of the Gloucester Club commenced training for the…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 5

The usual fortnightly session of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. There were present Ald. J. B. McElhone (who…

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Tuncurry Pine Forest Amount of Fire Damage Questions in Parliament

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

In the Assembly recently, Mr. C. E, Bennett, member for Gloucester, made the following inquiry: In the absence of the Minister for…

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Lang Candidate for Waverley. Sydney, Friday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Ormonde has been selected as the Lang candidate for the Waverly by election…

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Latest Telegrams. Lang Candidate for Waverley. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Ormonde has been selected as Lang candidate for the Waverley by-election…

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Kogarah By-election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. Evatt, K.C., was elected last Saturday in the Kogarah by-election. He represents the Heffron Labour Party…

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Polling Place at Moparrabah

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

The Electoral Commissioner has written to Hon. R. S. Vincent in the following terms: I have to advise you that from reports received it has…

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