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Politics & elections, 1938

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State Elections. Government Returned to Power

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 3

The State elections took place on Saturday last, and it was generally regarded as the quietest contest for many years. This was due, no doubt,…

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New Parliament to Assemble This Month

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

Parliament will be opened by commission on April 12, when members will be sworn in and the Speaker and chairman of committee elected. The…

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Federal Parliament to Meet April 27 CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

By a proclamation published in the Commonwealth Gazette to-day, both Houses of the Federal Parliament will [?] on April 27. As Parliament was…

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The Elections. Several Close Contests. Seats Still in Doubt. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

Latest figures indicate that Mr. A. S. Henry, the retiring U.C.P. member, has been defeated by the second Country Party candidate (Mr…

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The Elections. No Further Alteration. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

There is no further alteration in the election position…

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F. and S. Association Annual Meeting-election of Officers. Mr. K R. Morison, President

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

Prior to the annual meeting of the Henty branch of the Fanners Settlers' Association on Tuesday afternoon, the ordinary monthly meeting…

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Nearing the End State Election Count See-saw in Murrumbidgee Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

The result In Gordon was determined to-day, when Turner (U.A.P.) [?]red a lead of 12 votes [?] (U.A.P.), with only eight votes to…

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Labor Wants Election in Britain London, March 30

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 8

The Labor Opposition has tabled the following vote of censure:— “That as the foreign policy of the British Government cannot arrest…

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Election Figures Hankinson for M’bidgee Sydney

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

The primary count for Hornsby concluded to-day and preferences are now being distributed. The result is still very doubtful…

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Labor to Have Two Voices in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 6

For tho first time in the history of Labor politics, there will be two leaders in the State Parliament, representing Labor outlook. This was the…

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Several Killed in Egyptian Elections Clashes Between Factions Four Shot Dead in One Brawl Three Others Killed When Firearms Are Used. LONDON, April 1

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

The Cairo correspondent of “The Times” says that fatal clashes in the Asyut districts marked the voting in Upper Egypt for the general elections. Four were shot dead and others were wounded in a brawl between…

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Corowa Poll Declared Feeling Between Candidates Messrs. Lethbridge and Kendell

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 2

Evidences of strained feeling between the two principal contestants for the Corowa seat were indicated at the declaration of the poll by the Returning…

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State Election Results

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 2

The political contest from which New South Wales has just emerged, was the quietest in the State's history. To a great extent this was…

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Declaration of Poll Mr. C. B. Lethbridge Declared Elected Heated Remarks by Candidates

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 3

In connection with the recent State Elections, the declaration of the poll for the Corowa Electorate was made by the made by the Returning Officer, Mr…

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Majority 2,667 Murray Election Figures

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

Votes counted up to to-day in Murray electorate give Mr. J. A. Lawson (C.P.) a majority of 2667. There are still a number of outstanding votes. The…

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Rift in Labor Party Two Members Not to Attend Meeting Sequel to Election Defeat Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 5

Neither Mr. Davidson nor Mr. Hoisington, Labor members for Cobar and Sturt respectively, will attend a meeting of members of the Parliamentary…

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Ballot Papers Missing a Sensational Allegation Labor Candidate Demands a Recount SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 5

An allegation that some of the ballot papers were missing was among the sensational developments which occurred in the Petersham…

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State Election Count Almost Finished Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 5

The counting of votes cast in the State election has now been almost completed. The recount in Gordon is not likely to be finished for several…

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Parliament to Meet and Adjourn Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 3

Following a meeting of the Executive Council to-day, a proclamation was issued summoning Parliament for the despatch of business on…

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Recount Is Refused To Labor Candidate Mr. Sheahan “Not Finished Yet” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

The application by the A.L.P. candidate (Mr. Sheahan) for a recount in the Petersham electorato was refused by the Returning…

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