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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

279 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 14

A Leg-polling American

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 9

It has been suggested once that such letters as that of S. L. Wang, which was quoted in the Camera Supplement of "The Argus" last week, are…

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Tragic Event In Parliament MR. W. F. Foster Collapses

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 5

There was a trigic occurrence in the Legislative Assembly a few minutes before midnight on Wednesday, when Mr. W. F. Foster,…

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Vaucluse By-election Former Member's Son a Candidate ? SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 July 1936 · page 1

The Vaucluse by-election may be contested by Ald. Hugh Poster, of Woollhara, son of the former member, Mr. W. F. Poster, who died in the…

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A News-link Summary of Important Happenings in Yesterday's Wires Federal Parliament- to Meet in September

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced yesterday that both Houses of the Federal Parliament would meet on September 10. The Speaker of the…

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Mayor to Resign Municipal By Election Pending

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 8

On the receipt of the resignation from Council of the Mayor. Ald. A. V. Go[?]low, which will come some time next month. a by-election will be held…

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Tingha Topics Red Cross Society: Review of Past Year: Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Tingha branch of the Red Cross Society held on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. F. Parker (president) occupied the chair…

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P. & A. Society Election of Executive

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 3

The committee of the Stouthern New England Pastoral and Agricultural Society met on Wednesday afternoon, when thoSe present were:…

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A Famous French Election

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 3

It was now forty years since the historic fight between Dumas pere and Paul de Kock for the representation of a Paris arrondissement…

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Broadcasting Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 August 1936 · page 8

Commenting on the suggestion that a debate in the Federal Parliament might be broadcasting commission Mr. the Broadcasting Commission Mr…

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Pre-Election Pacts—and Facts

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 4

It is a healthy sign when the rank and file of a political party demands full and frank consultation with its leaders in the matter of pre-election pre-selection pacts, provided, of course, they are prepared to face up to the facts…

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Vaucluse By-election The U.A.P. Selection SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 1

Ald. Hugh C. Foster was selected early this morning as U.A.P. candidate for Vaucluse by-election. He is a son of Mr. Poster, M.L.A…

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S.A. PARLIAMENT Government Proposes Reduction in Members Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

The Bill to reduce the number of members in the Legislative Assembly from 46 to 39 and to provide for single member electorates was introduced by…

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Monthly Board Meeting Election of Officers Increased Cost of Salaries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 6

At the conclusion of the annual meeting the monthly meeting of the board was held. The first business dealt with was the…

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Declarator of Faith When King Edward First Meets Parliament Ceremony in November —By Air Mail) London, August 1

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 4

The King will make his first abearance in Parliament as Sovereign on Tuesday, November 3, when he will open the new…

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How Chinese Candidates Obtain Decrees

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 4

Wuchang, (China), on the mighty Yangtze River, opposite Hankow, is the capital of the two provinces Hupch and Hunan. Here, every third year,…

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In the Cause of Charity £1209 RAISED Final Carnival Function Cheques Presented :: Queen Candidates Honored

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 8

Last night the official presentation was made of the money raised in the recent Inverell Hospital and Northern Travellers' Carnival and Queen competition. The cheque presented to the Inverell Hospital amounted to £725/-…

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Municipal By-Election Saturday, September 5

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 6

At a meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday night the Town Clerk (Mr. L. S. Fudllers was appointed returning officer to all the vacancy…

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Racing at Rosebery Nice Races For To-morrow Spring Meeting Candidates ' Included

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

The Rosebery Race Club's meeting to-morrow afternoon is made the more interesting by the presence in same of the races of several…

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Pre-election Pacts a Parly Leader's Responsibility

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 4

T. R. Cordingley, "Lorelmo," Dangarsleigh, writes to the Editor:- Sir,—I have read in your issue of August 12 a leading article under the…

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Federal Elections Early Next Year ? MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1936 · page 1

In view of the Coronation celebrations next year it is likely the Federal election will be held earlier than…

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