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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

378 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 19

"Real Dictators" Broadcasting Commission Criticism in Parliament CANBERRA

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 1

During an attack on the Australian Broadcasting Commission in the House of Representatives, Mr. Mahony (Labor) said he…

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New Bishop Grafton Synod Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 June 1938 · page 6

On the Grafton Diocesan Special Synod assembling on Wednesday morning, the Administrator (Archdeacon A. B. Tress)…

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Coogee Seat Five U.A.P. Candidates Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 1

Five U.A.P. candidates, namely, Messrs. J. F. Burrows, C. M. Collins, H. D. O'Connell, T. D. Mutch and G. Walters, have been selected to contest…

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Scene in Parliament Federal Member Suspended Mr. Cameron Startles House

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 5

During the debate on the National Insurance Bill in the House of Representatives yesterday, it was reserved for the acting…

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Coogee By-election Mr. Lang's Address Reference to Police Commissioner Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Lang; Leader of the State Opposition, in an address at Randwick in support of the Labor candidate for Coogee by-election,…

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Political Sidelights Canberra War Memorial Parliament House Too Small Canberra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 8

Relics of the German war ace. Richthofen, a fine bust of General Sir John Monash by the late Paul Montford, additional mementos of the Emden,…

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State Parliament Change of Sessions SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 1

A change in the sitting da[?] of the State Parliament during the forthcoming session has been decided upon Sittings will be from 2.30 p.m until…

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State Parliament Change in Sitting Hours Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 1

A change in sitting days of the State Parliament during the forthcoming session has been decided upon. Sittings will be from 2.30 p.m. till…

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Eire Elections Majority For De Valera Dublin, Sunday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 4

The latest election results show De Valera Party 66, Cosgrave 39, Labour 5, Independent 7…

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Eire Elections De Valera Party's Success DUBLIN

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 1

With only fourteen results outstanding the state of the parties is: De Valera 71. Cosgrave 40, Independent 7, and Labor 6…

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State Parliament Motion of Sympathy SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 4

The State Parliament opened to-day wun the usual ceremony by Lord Wakehurst. There, was a attendance of members of…

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State Parliament Opened by Governor Budget Surplus Forecast Sydney, Wednesday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 4

The second session of the 32nd Parliament was opened to-day with traditional ceremony by his Excellency, the Lord Wakehurst,…

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Yesterday's News Spanish War Miners Buried Air Mail Eire Elections Iron Ore Air Defence Japan at Darwin National Insurance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 7

For the first time since the commencement of the Spanish conflict, a definite plan is being discussed for mediation by outside Powers for an…

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Eire Elections De Valera Majority Dublin

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 4

The final election figures are: De Valera 77, Cosgrave 46, Labor 9, Independent 7…

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State Parliament Governor's Speech Measures Promised

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 4

The Governor, Lord Wakehurst, opened the second session of the State Parliament at noon and announced a comprehensive legislative…

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Coogee Election Lang's Criticism Control of Combines SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

The leader of the State Parliamentary Opposition. Mr. Lang, addressed a meeting at Coogee in support of the Labour candidate for the by-election…

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Election on August 13

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

Late this afternoon a message was received from Mr. James stating that he was in receipt of the following wire from the…

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Ashford Shire Election in August Keen Contest Anticipated

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

Arrangements arr proceeding so that an election can be held in Ashford on Saturday, August 6, to fill the vacancies created by the…

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Coogee By-election Police Guard Ballot Boxes SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 1

In order to prevent possible double voting or other breaches of the law, [?]dditional police were on duty in the Coogee electorate to-day to guard the…

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