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Politics & elections, 1938

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National Insurance Election Issue in N.Z. Prime Minister Definite Auckland

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 10

If the people did not want the National Insurance Scheme they could reject the Government at the coming elections, said the…

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It will Fay to Lose This Election

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 6

The candidates for the Western riding of the Shire of Oxley are both members of the Greta branch of the U.C.P. At a meeting of the branch…

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Hit at Foreigners Action by Government Election of Marketing Board Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 4

Two amendments which be said were of a vital character were outlined by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr Reid) when he moved the…

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Election Irregularities Alleged by Beaten Candidate Disputes Matter in Court Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 5

Alleging technical irregularities, Mr. W. C. Milne, the defeated candidate for Gordon at last State election to-day petitioned the Court of…

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The Wyangala Dam. What It Cost and Why It Was Built. Questions in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

In the Assembly, on the 11th inst, Mr. Horsington, member for Sturt, whose electorate adjoins that of Murray, asked the Minister for…

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Avenger in Cup Owner Backs Him Heavily How A.J.C. Candidates are Fancied SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 7

There seems little doubt that provided his preparation is not Interfered with Avenger will race Jn the Melbourne Cup. His owner, Percy Miller,…

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Victorian Upper House Election on September 10 MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 8

The by-election in Melbourne Province to fill the vacancy in the legislative Council caused by the resignation of Sir George Wales, will he held…

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The Trump in Brilliant Dash Spring Candidates Go Nicely on Track Royal Order Impresses Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 5

The dual Cup winner, The Trump, galloped in brilliant fashion over five furlongs in [?] on the sand track at Caulfield…

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Attempt to Unseat Member Challenge in Court U.A.P. Candidate’s Application Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 3

Evidence was concluded before Mr. Justice Maxwell in the Court of Disputed Returns to-day on the petition of William Cassle Milne, in…

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Parliament to Adjourn Next Wednesday Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 10

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) announced in the Legislative Assembly to-day that he intended to adjourn the House next Wednesday for a few…

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Gordon Election. Declared Void. SYDNEY, Friday afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

Holding that the provisions of the Act had not been carried put at the Gordon poll at the general elections, the Court of Disputed Returns to-day…

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Irregular Votes Election Declared Void Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 5

Mr. Justice Maxwell today declared the Gordan election void, and granted a petition against the election of Henry Basll Turner, Lodged by…

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Another Election Court’s Important Decision Challenge Is Upheld Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 3

Holding that it is mandatory for certain formalities to be completed when absent, postal and “section” votes are cast at State…

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Shire Election Yackandanda[?] Poll OR. H. Hodgson Returned

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 9

The only opposed councillor in Yackandandah Shire, Cr. Henry Hodgson. Allan’s Fla[?] was returned at the Shire election held yesterday…

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Premier’s ‘Rise’ Does Not Affect Right to Sit in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 1

Replying to the suggestion made by Mr. Kent Hughes, M.L.A., that the extra £300 granted to the Premier for entertainment, might…

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Dominions in War South African Decision Would Rest With Parliament CAPETOWN, August 25

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 1

Speaking in the House of Assembly to-day, General Smuts expressed the personal opinion that South Africa would assist. Britain…

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Poll Declared in Yackandandah Shire Election

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 6

The poll for the Yackandandah Shire election was declared yesterday afternoon by Cr. John Hayes. Cr. Hodgson, the successful candidate, thanked…

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Upper House Election Two Candidates Nominate Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 6

Two candidates have nominated for the by-election in Melbourne Frovince to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the resignation of…

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Maternity Block at Albury Hospital No Early Construction Election Promises Recalled

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 2

There does not appear to be any prospect of a maternity block being built at Albury District Hospital in the near future…

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Gordon By-election Date Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 2

The Gordon by-election will be held on September 24, and it is expected to be a straight out fight between Messrs. Turner and Milne, both of whom…

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