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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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Election of Pastures Protection Board

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 5

It is hereby notified that an Election of Eight Directors (two Directors for each Division) of the Pastures Protection Board for the…

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Taree Show Committee Makes Final Arrangements Popular Girl Candidate

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the M.R.A. and H. Association was held in the Taree School of Arts on Tuesday night to finalise arrangements for,…

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Our Local Parliament. Bare Quorum Present

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There was present: Ald…

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Corio By-Election. Labor Candidate Has Comfortable Win

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Dedman (Labor) has won the Corio by-election by a substantial majority. The voting showed a substantial swing to Labor. Figures…

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Federal Parliament. Composite Ministry. SYDNEY

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) and the Leader of the Country Party (Mr. Cameron) yesterday arrived at a basic understanding suggesting a…

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Our Local Parliament. Balance of Business

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 7

The following business, in addition to that published in Tuesday's issue, was transacted at Monday night's meeting of Kempsey Municipal…

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Local and General. Corio Election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

In the Corio by-election for the Federal Parliament, Mr. J. J. Dedman (Labour) won the seat with a majority of roughly 3000 votes…

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Federal Parliament Prorogued. Canberra

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5

In order to enable the new Ministry to complete its programme for the forthcoming session, the Federal Parliament has been prorogued until…

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Wauchope Typhoid Outbreak. Scathing Report Tabled in Parliament. Council Charged with Disregard of Health Regulations

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

According to a report tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night concerning the outbreak of typhoid fever at Wauchope, nine…

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Victorian Elections Government Returned to Office

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 2

The Government was returned to office at the Victorian elections, with increased voting strength. The U.A.P. lost two seats, and will probably lose…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. H…

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An Editorial Survey Rumination - Review - Reminiscence "Hands Off Russia"--A.L.P. Writes its own Election Epitaph--Denies Association With Communism, but Follows its Lead--Suppression of Subversive Movements Essential in National Interest--Communism Applauds Dislocation in Industry Resulting from its own Machinations--Will the Federal Government Act?

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 3

Evidence confirming the correctness of my recent assertion that between the Communist Party and certain leaders of industrial Labour in…

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Election in Canada. Ministery Back in Power. Bigger Majority Likely. Ottawa, March 27

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 7

After one of the bitterest campaigns in Canada's history, Mr. MacKenzie King's Liberal Government was returned to power at yesterday's…

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Vote at U.A.P. Convention. "Election Is Near," Says Chairman

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 10

Delegates to the United Australian Party Country Convention in Sydney on Tuesday, carried unanimously a resolution "that no exemption from…

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Our Local Parliament. Usualu Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night, there being in attendance the Mayor (Ald. H. E…

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Kimbriki. Parents and Citizen's Association. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 2

On Tuesday night, 19th March last, the annual meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association took place. The President, Mr. Jas. Murray, happily…

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No Early Federal Election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 2

Suggestions of an early Federal election are scouted by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies). In the normal course the general elections will…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night last, when the Mayor (Ald. H. E. Chapple) occupied…

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P.P. Board Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 2

As a result of the recent election of Directors to the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board there is no alteration in the personnel of the…

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Pastures Protection Board Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 2

As a result of the recent election of Directors to the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board, there ts no alteration in the personnel of the Board,…

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