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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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State Election Government Will Win Says Mr. Stevens Because of Record of Achievement SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, addressing the U.A.P. Council, declared the Government would win the forthcoming elections…

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Dissolution of Parliament Government Majority 'Forecast Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

The approaching dissolution of the State Parliament was almost the sole topic in Sydney to-day. It was stated that an analysis of the October…

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Coining Election Mr. Stevens' View Government's Next Task SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. Stevens said last night that the Government at the forthcoming election, was seeking a renewed mandate for important measures…

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Yesterday's News Singapore Dork—Mr. Eden—Storms in England—"Labor Daily"—Naval Race—State Finance—Coming Election

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 6

The new dock at Singapore was opened on Monday by the Governor of the Straits Settlements. Sir Shenton Thomas. Representatives of many…

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Nationalist Success West Australian By-Election Perth

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 1

The final count in the by-election for Sussex gave W. H. F. Willmott, Dne of the endorsed Nationalist candidates a majority of 987. His…

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Early State Election

The Uralla Times · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

The State Election is likely to be held on or before April 2. With dramatic suddenness, the Premier, Mr Stevens, secured the adjournment…

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State Election Liquor Laws Campaign to Secure Alteration SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

Liquor interests intend during the election campaign to press for alterations in the liquor hours. A meeting of the New South Wales…

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Yesterday's News Wool Items: Australians Criticised: Austrian Position: Hostile Italians: State Elections: Eucharistic Conference

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

President Roosevelt has said that prices are too low. It is believed that the administration is "advancing swiftly towards controlled reflationary…

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State Elections April 2 Likely Date SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

After a meeting of Cabinet today, a proclamation will probably be issued proroguing Parliament. It will be impossible to hold an…

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April 2 Tipped As Election Day Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

After a meeting of Cabinet today a proclamation will probably be issued proroguing Parliament. It will be impossible to hold the…

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The Elections Labor in Two Divisions ? SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

It is stated to-day that as a result of industrialists' control of the "Labor Daily" Labor will face the forthcoming elections in two…

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General Election Believed to be Less Imminent LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

One of the most important facts that emerged from Mr. Chamberlain's speech was his complete exclusion of Russia from the…

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State Election Date to be Announced This Week? SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

It was suggested in Ministerial circles last night that the Premier might announce the election date this week…

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Coming Election Lightning Campaign Nominations March 4 SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly was dissolved last night and premier Stevens subsequently announced that the election would be held on March 26…

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State Elections

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) announced last night that the general elections will be held on Saturday, March 26…

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The Elections Policy Speeches Over the Air No Provision for Industrialists Canberra

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 1

The decision of the Broadcasting Commission not to allow Mr. Heffron the use of the "A" class stations to broadcast the policy…

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The Election is Only a Month Away

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 4

It is not surprising that the State elections are to come on at the earliest possible date, and there will be few who will do other than applaud the Government's decision to terminate as soon as may be the suspense which has been evident…

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State Elections On March 26 Nominations March 4

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) announced on Thursday night that the general elections will be held on Saturday,…

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Parliament Humbug Mr. Mason's Opinion Intolerable Conditions SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. Mason, Independent U.A.P. member for Woolahra in the State Assembly, will not seek re-election at the Sate poll…

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London Demonstration Against Chamberlain Meeting in Trafalgar Square "Chamberlain Must Go." Surrender to Italian Threats General Election Demanded LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 1

FOLLOWING THREE MEETINGS AT TRAFALGAR SQUARE. TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE MARCHED ON THE ITALIAN EMBASSY ACCOMPANIED BY BANDS, SINGING THE INTERNATIONALE, AND SHOUTING "CHAMBERLAIN MUST GO."…

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