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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

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"Hiding Behind Flag" General's Attack in Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 6

Allegations that officers in certain sections of the Army and many Government Departments were "hiding behind the flag" were made in the…

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"Hiding Behind Flag." General's Attack in Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 4

Allegations that officers in certain sections of the Army and many Government Departments were "hiding behind the flag" were made in the…

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Federal Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 8

Last Wednesday morning at 9.20, after a continuous sitting of 18½ hours, the House of Representatives agreed to Australia's, record Budget…

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Federal Election Threat. Double Dissolution If Senate Rejects Bill. Canberra

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 2

Double dissolution of Parliament with an appeal to the electors is threatened by the Government if the Senate refuses to agree to the Bill…

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Manning Ambulance Election of Officers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 2

The following officers have been elected in connection with the District Ambulance: Chairman: Doctor F. O. Stokes…

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Important Bills Before Federal Parliament Proposed Alteraton of Constitution Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 2

Canberra: The Constitution Alteration Bill which it is proposed to su[?] to referendum, passed its first reading in the House of Representatives last…

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Manning District Ambulance Election of Officers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 October 1942 · page 5

A special meeting was held on 30th September in the shire rooms, Taree, those present being Dr. F. O. Stoked Messrs R. J. Shapespeare, G. A…

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One Parliament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 2

At Lismore recently a complimentary dinner was tendered to Mr. A. W. Anderson, one of the pioneers of the meat trade on the Northern…

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In Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 October 1942 · page 6

Last Wednesday, Captain Harrison (U.A.P., N.S.W.) asked the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, in the House of Representatives what action he…

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Strike News. Coal and Butter. Questions in Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 October 1942 · page 2

Three new strikes on the New South Wales coalfields, were being investigated, and, if prosecutions warranted, they would be instituted, Mr…

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Newsprint In Australia. Questions Asked In Parliament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 2

Mr. M. A. Davidson (Labor, Cobar), asked the Premier, Mr. McKell, in the NSW Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, whether there was likely to be…

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Strike News. Coal and Butter. Questions in Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

Three new strikes on the New South Wales coalfields were being investigated, and, if prosecutions warranted, they would be instituted,…

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Dairy Industry Assistance Bill. Debate in Federal Parliament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 2

Canberra (Friday): During the second reading of the debate on the Dairy Industry Assistance Bill, the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Chifley) said…

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Newsprint in Australia. Questions Asked in Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 October 1942 · page 3

Mr. M. A. Davidson (Labor, Cobar), asked the Premier, Mr. McKell, in the NSW Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, whether there was likely to be…

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Newsprint in Australia. Questions Asked in Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 4

Mr. M. A. Davidson (Labor, Cobar) asked the Premier, Mr. McKell, in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly last week whether there was likely…

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In Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 4

Thursday last in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. McKell, the Premier and Treasurer, speaking on the Income Tax Suspension Bill, which had been…

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Hastings Shire Council. Result of By-Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 2

The by-election to fill the vacancy in the Hastings Shire Council caused by the death recently of Councillor R. W. Weber, took place on Saturcay…

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Potato Growers' Council. Election of Councillors

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture and Forests has announced that at the recent election of members to the Potato Growers' council of New South…

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Local and General. Hastings Shire Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 2

In an extraordinary election on Saturday to fill a vacancy in C Riding, Mr. John James Warrell polled 348 votes and Mr. E. O. Middlemiss…

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Hastings Shire Election MR. J. J. Warrall Elected

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 October 1942 · page 6

Polling took place throughout C Riding of the Hastings Shire on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cr. R. W. Webber, and resulted in…

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