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Politics & elections, 1938

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Leaving Certificate Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 4

Candidates for the leaving certificates at the High School: Back row (left to right), Mr. A. H. George (superintendent). C. H. Star, C. Teale (staff), N. E. B. Dunn (secretary); middle row (left lo right), C. Mullavey, J. Burt C. Diamond, L. Jacobs; front (left to right), M. Tait, B. Styles, D., Harris, E. McGillivray, P. Long and M. Blight. These were the only pupils who sat for Latin on Wednesday morning…

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Victorian Parliament Increase of Members

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 35

The committee of the Victorian Legislative Assembly disposed of tho Electoral Districts Amendment Bill, and increased the number of members to 95. The face of the Ovens district…

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Farmers and Silos Allegation in Parliament “Threat of Trouble at Rand” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 7

Several questions were directed to the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) and the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Reld) in the…

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Still for the New Deal U.S.A. ELECTION Republican Trend

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 4

Suffering important losses, but nevertheless holding their strength remarkably well in several vital contests, notably New York, Kentucky and…

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British By-election Labor Woman Wins

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 8

The by-election for the Dartford seat in the House of Commons resulted in a victory for Mrs. Jennie Adamson (Labor) over Mr. Godfrey Mitchell (Cons.). The figures were:—…

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Mr. Eden’s Speech Arouses Speculation Challenge to Chamberlain Appeasement Policy in Danger Hint of a General Election LONDON, November 10

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Anthony Eden declared that fortified towns would be necessary in future until the bomber was tamed or…

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Election in Britain Soon London, November 14

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 8

The “Manchester Guardian” declares decision has been taken to hold the general elections in February next…

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Opposition Fails to Stop Election of Shire Chambers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 28

Although the Euroa (V.). Shire Council had accepted a tender for now municipal chambers and hall for about £11,000, a determined effort was made…

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United States Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 10

ALTHOUGH the Democratic Party in the United States met with some reverses in the national elections last week the consensus of opinion is…

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British By-election London, November [?]

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 10

The [?] by-election, due to the death of Mr. J. A. Leckie, National-Liberal, resulted: Sir George Schuster (Nat.-Lib.), [?]; Mr…

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By-election Result Delay Mr. Lang Raises issue in House His Allegations Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 3

A complaint that the result of the Wollondilly by-election was being uaduly delayed was made by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) in the…

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Betting on Elections Alleged by Candidate Wollondilly Result Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 6

When the result of the Wollondilly by-election was announced yesterday, Mr. T. Mack one of the defeated Independent candidates, declared that…

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Diplomatic Writer Wins Brim By-election Mr. V. Bartlett’s Success Views Extensively Quoted in Australian Press London, November 19

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 2

The Bridgwater by-election result unpleasantly surprised the Government, “The Times” Parliamentary Correspondent points out…

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Wakefield Election; Three Candidates Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 8

When nominations closed to-day for the Wakefield Federal seat left vacant by the death of Mr. Hawker, the three candidates were: R. L. Butler, former…

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“First Class Bungle” Mr. Curtin Attacks Govt. Wakefield Election Campaign Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 8

The Federal Government had made a first-class bungle of national insurance, said Mr. Curtin (Federal Labor leader) when…

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Police and Politicians Position of Mr. Mackay Premier’s Promise in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 November 1938 · page 3

“The Government shares with members the very definite desire that [?] officers who have not the right of reply in the House should…

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Retention of New Guinea “Parliament Should State Attitude” Plea by U.A.P. Member Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 November 1938 · page 2

The Commonwealth Government was urged to give the Federal Parliament an opportunity of declaring Australia’s policy regarding the retention of the…

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By-election Count “No Sensational Disclosures” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 November 1938 · page 4

Delay in the completion of the count of the Wollondilly by-election was due to a lack of competent assistance to aid the returning officer, and…

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Parliament to Adjourn Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 3

It is anticipated that the State Parliament will adjourn on December 9 for the Christmas vacation and will resume in February…

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Over 150 Candidates at Albury for Intermediate Certificate

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 4

The Intermediate Certificate examination began at the Albury High School on Tuesday, when 152 candidates sat down to the first paper. This photograph was obtained yesterday morning before the examinees took their Mathematics 2 paper…

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