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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Murray Shire Elections May Be Another Poll

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 1

FOLLOWING the resignations, of Crs. McKindlay and Beer in “A” Riding of Murray Shire, Crs. G. T. Bayliss and T. White, representatives of “B”…

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Corowa Bt Election. Final Figures

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 2

The final figures in connection with the poll held on December 11. are as follows:— BALLANTYNE (Ind.) .... 219…

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Minister for Lands. Retains Portfolio Till Elections. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 1

It is stated authoritatively that the Minister for Lands, Mr. Buttenshaw, will not resign his portfolio before the State elections…

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Jocular and Bourbon Challenge and Anniversary Appear a Likely Double Candidates’ Prospects Reviewed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 3

Jocular and Bourbon may prove a likely double for the A.J.C. Challenge Slakes and Anniversary Handicap to be run at Randwick towards the end of the month. Jocular has 8.4 in the six furlongs race and on his display at Warwick Farm on Monday represents real danger…

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SPENT £2300 on His Election Campaign So Candidate Asserts Warringah Mix-up Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 4

According to sworn declarations presented to the Commonwealth Electoral Officer (Mr. Barrett), Sir Archdale Parkhill spent ,£9[?]/6/6, Mr. P. C…

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U.A.P. BRANCHES. Called on to Select Candidates. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 2

The General Secretary of the U.A.P., Mr. Horsfield, has issued instructions to branch secretaries to proceed immediately with the preselection…

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Election in N.S.W. in March Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 4

It was learned to-night that the general secretary of the U.A.P. (Mr. Horsfield) has issued instructions to branch…

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Recount of Votes Must be New Election

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 1

The recount of votes in “B” Riding of Windouran Shire, which was rendered necessary on a request by Mr. C. L. Falkiner, a defeated Candida[?] took…

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SPENT £2270 on His Election Campaign Mr, J. Hamlet’s Declaration Other Candidates’ Expenditure Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

Mr T. Hamlet, who unsuccessfully contested the Warringah seat at the Federal election, Intends on Thursday to submit a return showing that he…

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No Early Election, Mr. Stevens Says Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 4

Reports of a February election and tho suspension of the Royal Commission into the disposal of die State undertakings were emphatically denied…

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Northern Ireland. Parliament Dissolved. Election on Partition Question. BELFAST

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 3

Lord Craigavon, Prime Minister, has obtained the dissolution of Parliament to enable the electors to pronounce on the partition issue. He…

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Ovation for Stalin Soviet Parliament Opened White-bearded Biologist Presides Moscow, January 12

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 10

M. Jasef Stalin, the “Man of Steel,” received an ovation, lasting eight [?] at the opening of the new Parliament which was attended by 1143…

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Compensation for State Employes Parliament Authorised Them Mr. Spooner’s Counsel Says “Gagged” Through, Mr. Lang’s Lawyer Replies SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 6

When the Royal Commission, which is inquiring into the sale of the State industrial enterprises was resumed to-day, Mr. J. Cassidy (for Mr. Spooner), said the Art authorising compensation payment to members of the State industrial undertakings was passed through Parliament on…

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Lachlan Seat C.p. Candidates Endorsed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 30

Several branches of the Farmers and Settlers' Association have endorsed the candidature of Messrs. J. W. Parker, newspaper proprietor and…

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State Election Probably Early in May

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 35

The possibility of the Parliamentary session next month precipitating a snap election is being discussed by State politicians. Unless the…

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The General Election. Not in February. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 1

Reports that the State election would be held in February have no foundation whatever, according to Premier Stevens, who said the…

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State Elections May Be Early in April Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 5

All State political parties now appear to have agreed that the State elections will take place early in April. Poiltical…

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Election Expenditure £2638, Says Mr. Hamlet a Sworn Declaration Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 6

A sworn statement was submitted to the Commonwealth Electoral Officer (Mr Barrett) to-day by Mr Joseph [?], setting out…

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State Election

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 3

The possibility of the Parliamentary session next month precipitating a snap election is being discussed by State politicians. Unless the unexpected…

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Labor Candidate Selected

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 2

Word has been received this morning that Ald. J. C. Lloyd, Mayor of Balranald, has been selected and endorsed as the Labor candidate for…

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