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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

508 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 26

The Woollahra Election and an Intelligent Vote

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 4

It is not easy to arrive at a sure decision as to the reason for the apparent revolt against party "loyalty"—to use a very wrong word— displayed by the electors of Woollahra over the recent election. It would be nice to think that the position was the deliberate outcome of…

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Country Party Meeting Candidate for Gwydir Nominations Sought

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 4

A large meeting of the Country Party was held yesterday afternoon, attended by representatives from more distant districts, Mr. A. F. Avern…

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Aldermanic Election

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 4

A municipal election is to take place to-morrow to fill the local vacancy in the Council Almost any resident of the town is entitled to vote, provided…

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Another By-election Sir Philip Goldfinch Likely to Resign. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 July 1937 · page 1

The State Government win Shortly be faced with the necessity, for holding another by-election…

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Municipal Election MR. J. M. O'connor Wins. Small Poll Only. Peculiar Legal Position

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 4

The municipal election for one vacancy in the Town Council was held on Saturday. All arrangements were well in hand by the returning officer…

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Irish Elections De Valera's Small Majority DUBLIN

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 1

The latest election figures indicate that De Valera will hold a small majority in the new Dail. The position of parties is:—De…

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Mrs. Putnam —Irish Elections-two Women, Three Girls Dead Mrs. Putnam Hope Revived Indefinite Messages New York

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 1

Mrs. Putnam and her navigator, Captain Noonan, were still missing at 5 p.m. (8 a.m. Monday Sydney time)…

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Close Polling Irish Free State Elections DUBLIN

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 July 1937 · page 1

With eleven seats yet to be held the De Valera party holds 64 seats to the Cosgrove Party's 44. The labor Party has 11, and…

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Federal Elections Reprint of Rolls

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 July 1937 · page 5

The electoral rolls for the Division of Richmond are being recalled to Sydney towards the end of the present month for re-print in connection with…

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Typiste Quest Local Candidate Has Over £24 in Hand

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 July 1937 · page 5

Miss Connie Ogden writes to the editor:—I am happy to report wonderful progress for the Typiste Quest, in aid of…

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NEW R.C. Archbishop of Sydney—mrs. Putnam—irish Elections New Archbishop Dr. Kelly's Successor Remarkable Personality SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 1

The Most Rev. Dr. Norman Gilroy, Bishop of Port Augusta, South Australia, has been appointed Roman Catholic Co-adjutator of…

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Irish Elections STALEMATE Small Majority in Referendum DUBLIN

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 1

The final election returns show that De Valera has been stalemated. He must decide whether to seek an…

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Woman Candidate For Gordon Electorate SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 1

Mrs. C. E. Evans, of Roseville. has announced that she would be a candidate for selection by United Australia Party to contest the Gordon seat at…

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Woman Candidate Gordon Pre-Selection Ballot Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 1

Mrs. C.E. Evans, of Rosecille has announced ahe will be a candidate for selection by the United Australia Party to contest the" Gordon seat at the…

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Irish Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 2

With 11 seats yet to be filled Mr. De Valera's party holds 67 seats to Mr. Cosgrove's 44. The Labour Party has 11 and the Independents eight. The…

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Gordon Candidate Pre-selection Opponent SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 1

Mr. P. C. Spender. K.C. has been asked to contest the Gordon seat at the by-election as an independent, bill he has not yet made up his mind…

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Country Party Candidate

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 4

A representative meeting of the Inverell Branch of the U.C.P. was held it the secretary's office on Tuesday, July 6th. when it was unanimously…

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Federal Election Labour Fighting Fund Council Will Control Lang Party Annoyed Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 1

Although agreeing to launch[?] fund to provide financial assistance for the return of the Federal Labour…

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Typiste's Quest Glen Innes Candidate's Campaign

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 4

Miss Connie Ogden writes to the editor:— Progress is again reported in connection with the fund for the…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. Election of Officers Tingha

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1937 · page 4

The newly-elected officers for the New Engladn District M.U.I.O.O.F. are as follow: Bro. H. G. Doyle, Drake, Distrcit Grand Master; Bro. E. E…

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