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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Keera[?] Polling Place. 24th August, 19[?]

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 10

Dear Sir.—I have to advise yon that it has been decided to change the name of Sidebottom polling place for the subdivision of Tinonce…

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Our Local Parliament. Heavy Correspondence List

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 5

There was another heavy bulk of correspondence dealt with at the fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council held on Monday…

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Latest Telegrams. Echo of Brisbane Parliament Raid. Brisbane

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 4

At Brisbane yesterday Ernest James Vincent Cavey, an Anglican priest, was committed for trial on a charge arising out of the raid on…

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B.g.f. Board Election of Directors

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 6

The ballot for the election of directors in the different districts of the Banana Growers' Federation which closed last…

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Duntroon Candidates for 1940

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 5

Applications have been called for 40 candidates for normal and service entry into Duntroon Military College in 1940. This exceeds the usual…

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Upper Hunter Seat. Malcontents Defy U.A.P. May Run Candidate Against U.C.P.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 September 1939 · page 4

Although the executive of the U.A.P. decided not to support or endorse a U.A.P. candidate against the Country party in the Upper Hunter by election…

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"Our Local Parliament." Regular Fortnightly Session. Ald. Rowe Indulges in Straight Talk

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 September 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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M.R.D. Hospital Election of Officers. Proceedings Against Debtors

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the above hospital was held on Monday night, those present being Messrs. F. D. Garstang (chairman), C…

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State Election. The Upper Hunter Seat

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

Three Country Party, one United Australia Party, and one Labor Party candidates have been nominated for the Upper Hunter by-election…

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Women's Auxiliary. R.S. & S.I.L.A. Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

The 10th annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliary was held in the C.W.A. Booms, Wingham, on Friday, September 22nd, 1939. Those present…

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The Upper Hunter By-Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 4

An election campaign is in full swing for the Upper Hunter seat in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. This seat was rendered vacant by the…

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Our Local Parliament Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 October 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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B Riding By-Election. G. D. Laurie Wins Seat

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

As a result of the poll taken by postal ballot on Saturday to fill the vacancy in B Riding, Mr. G. D. Laurie was elected…

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Our Local Parliament. Balance of Business

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 9

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

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Colouring of Margarine M.L.A.'s Proposal ; Samples Tasted in Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

A pat of butter and a pat of margarine, side by side on a small plate, were passed around the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, and…

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Nambucca Co-op. Society Election of Directors and General Business

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

With the heavens pouring much-needed rain upon the district, which can as a consequence anticipate an excellent…

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Upper Hunter Election. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

It is believed a heavy poll will be recorded to-morrow in the Upper Hunter by-election for the Legislative Assembly. The Country Party…

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Upper House. Fifteen Vacancies Next Year Election on November 1

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 5

The terms for which 15 members of the legislative Council were elected will expire in April next, and an election to fill the vacancies will be…

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Upper Hunter By-Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 3

The distribution of preference votes will decide the Upper Hunter by-election held on Saturday last. The Labour candidate has a…

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Forster By-Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

An election was held on Saturday to fill a vacancy in the Forster Urban Area Committee caused by the death of Mr. T. Buckle. It resulted as…

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