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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

378 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 19

No Disputes Elections In Russia Moscow

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 1

Elections are being held throughout Russia, 30,000,000 citizens are polling for 726 deputies, all of whom are unopposed. There…

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Ashford Shire Election in August Keen Contest Anticipated

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 3

Arrangements are 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 Mutch Wins by Large Majority Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 1

Mr. T. D. Mutch, the U.A.P. candidate, won the by-election for the Coogee seat by a majority of 3338 votes…

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The Speed Limit Report to Parliament SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 1

A report on the operations of the speed limit is expected to be presented to Parliament by the Minister for Transport, Colonel…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT Mr. Lang's Charges Premier's Denial Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 1

Allegations made during they general election campaign that Mr. Garry Gordon, Independent candidate for Croydon, had been…

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30-Mile Limit Bruxner Defiant Challenge to Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

The Minister for T[?] Br[?] said to-day that [?] Parliament to [?] the 30 miles per hour [?]…

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Important Information Leaks Out Official Secrets Act Members' Private Information Anti-Aircraft Locations War Office Suggests Court-Martial for Member of Parliament LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, AFTER A TENSE DEBATE TO-DAY AGREED WITHOUT DIVISION TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A SELECT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE PRIVILEGE OF MEMBERS IN BRINGING BEFORE PARLIAMENT…

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Deposit Refund The Croydon Election "An Advance to Gordon" Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 1

The Secretary of the A.L.P., Mr. J.J. Graves, stated to-day that the £25 advanced to Garry Gordon, who opposed Mr. Stevens at…

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North Star Polling Place

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 4

Mr W J Scully, M.H.R. has been notified that it is intended to establish a polling place at North Star, in the subdivision of Boggabilla. Gwydir…

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[?] Discuss[?] in Federal Parliament Mr. W. J. Scully's Speech

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 2

In the course of a spirited address in Representatives last week, Mr. W. J. Scully, the member for Gwydir, said:—…

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Bruxner's Challenge to Be Accepted Members of Parliament Resentful SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 4

Several members of the Legislative Assembly, together with members of the legislative Council, declared to-day that they intended to take up the…

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Ashford Election Questions for Candidates

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 6

F. D. A. Power. Egremont, Ashford writes to the Editor "Inverell Times": As a ratepayer of the Ashford Shire who was present at the special meeting…

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GUYRA Memorial Institute Year's Work Reviewed Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 8

A year of satisfactory progress was recorded in the annual report presented to the general meeting of members of the…

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Bristol Returns to Stables Melbourne Cup Candidate

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 3

Bristol, the Well-known galloper and prominent candidate for the next Melbourne Cup, which has been spelling at Laura, the property of a…

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Jockey Club Election of Committee

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 4

The annual meeting of members of the Armidale and New England Jockey Club will be held at the office of the assistant secretary. (Mr. H. W…

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Memorial Institute Years Work Reviewed Election of Officers

Guyra Argus · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 2

A year of satisfactory progress was recorded in the annual report presented to the general meeting of members of the Memorial Institute on Friday night…

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Speed Limit Moves in Parliament Mr. Concannon's Canvass Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 4

It is understood that moves to minimise or abate the present effect of the SO miles per hour speed limit probably will be made…

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Speed Limit Move to Test Both Houses of Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

It is understood that moves to minimise or abate the present effect of the thirty miles per hour speed limit will probably be made…

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Tobacco Industry Shows Increase Statement in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 5

Australia is using to-day four times more locally grown tobacco leaf than was the case 7 years ago was stated on behalf of the Treasurer, Mr. Casey,…

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Ashford Election Purchase of Machinery Mr. A. F. Campbell's Version

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 July 1938 · page 3

Ex-Councillor A F Campbell, of Applewood. Bonshaw. writes to the "Times":—I am very much opposed, at all…

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