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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Latest Telegrams. Upper Hunter Election. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 4

The count of primary votes in the Upper Hunter bye-election gives the following figures: Russell (Labor) 5291, Rose (U.C.P.) 2050, Marshall…

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"Our Local Parliament." Usual Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 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 Ald. H…

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Wingham Junior Farmers' Club. Meeting of Advisory Committee. Election of Officers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Wingham Junior Farmers' Club Advisory Council was held in the District Rural School on Friday. 6th October…

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Parliament to Adjourn

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

Sydney: The Legislative Assembly will adjourn at the end of next week for a few months. The Premier, Mr. Mair, stated that if anything occurred…

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State Parliament to Adjourn. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly will adjourn at the end of next week for a few months. The Premier stated last night that if anything occurred of…

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Cost of N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Fewer Members Suggester Economy Need

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

In view of the need for economy in public administration, there is considerable speculation in State political circles whether the…

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Wingham J.F. Club Meeting of Advisory Committee Election of Officers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Wingham Junior Farmers' Club Advisory Committee was held in the District Rural School on Friday, 6th October, Mr. W…

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Our State Parliament. Busy Week

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly yesterday (Tuesday) was to begin what looks, like its hardest week's work for the year. Cabinet hopes to dispose of 20…

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Margarine. City Members' Support. Attack on Dairying. Debate in Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 8

The motion of Mr. W. Frith (U.C.P., Lismore) that immediate action be taken to provide that all table margarine manufactured and sold in New…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 5

The usual fortnightly session of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last night. There were present: Ald. H…

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Questions in Parliament. Guarding Bridges. Cost to the State

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly of N. S. Wales last week Mr. C. A. Kelly (Member for Bathurst) asked the Premier whether it is a fact that…

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Canadian Commissioner Mr. Stevens A. Candidate Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 November 1939 · page 4

It was announced in Canberra that three former State Premiere, Messrs. Stevens (N.S.W), Hill and Butler (S..A.) are among the candidates for…

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In Parliament. North Coast Railways. Also North Coast S.N. Company

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 1

Mr. J. G. Arthur (Lab., Hamilton) speaking in the N.S. Wales Legislative Assembly recently, said: Many men who are unemployed on the North…

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High Commissioner in Canada. Mr. Stevens, M.L.A., Not a Candidate

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 6

The Federal Government is expected to announce the appointment of an Australian High Commissioner in Canada within the next few days…

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Our Local Parliament. Tuesday Night's Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council, which in the ordinary course of events would have been held on Monday night last,…

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Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 2

On the motion of Messrs. Hughes and Clunne, the following officers were elected in globe: President: Mr. S. H. Neal…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 November 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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Crisis in Federal Parliament. Rates of Military Pay in Dispute. Early Election Possible. SYDNEY

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 December 1939 · page 5

The fate of the Federal Government is seriously threatened as a result of the crisis that has developed over the rates, of pay of the military…

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Rumination-review-reminiscence. Local Provision for Local Festive Season--adequate Supplies, Comprehensive Range and Reasonable Prices--local Buying Contributes to Local Prosperity--mr. Menzies Stubborn in Maintaining Untenable Decisions--"wet" Canteens and Soldiers' Pay Discussed--government Will Sustain Defeat If It Challenges Public Opinion As Represented by Parliament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 3

During the past week I have had opportunity of making an inspection of many of our local stores and business houses, and have pleasure in…

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Forster Urban Committee Election of Chairman

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Forster Urban Committee was held on Monday last, 11th instant, with all present, namely, Messrs. W. Poppenhagen…

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