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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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State Elections Country Party Col. Bruxner's Speech

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 5

The following extracts are taken from a broadcast address last night by Colonel Bruxner: If asked the question, "What is the…

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Federal Parliament Commonwealth's Heavy Programme Important Legislation

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 9

An exceptionally heavy programme of work in preparation for the next session of the Commonwealth Parliament has been outlined in a statement…

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Barwon Election Clearcut Issue Lang on Stevens

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 11

In the course of a leading article the North-West Champion (Moree) says:— Fortunately the issue: whether…

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Municipal Election

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

At noon to-day. Mr. C. S. Inch, reluming officer, announced the names of those nominated for the vacancy in the Municipal council. Four names…

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State Elections Employment Position 260,000 More Workers Than in 1932

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

The premier (Mr.Stevens) declares there are now 260,000 more, workers in jobs than in 1932, and The weekly wages bill is more…

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Postal Voting For State Elections Returning Officer's Warning

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

The Armidale Electorate Returning Officer (Mr R. Coughlin) stated today that many applications for postal votes had been received on…

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Independent Candidates Mr. Hobbss's Address

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 9

Addressing an open-air meeting in Armidale on Wednesday, at which Mr. J. T. Elliott presided, Mr. Hobbs, Independent candidate, said that Mr…

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The State Elections Campaign in Armidale Electorate Mr. Drummond at Kentucky Twits Independents on Their Position Government's Sound Scheme For Land Settlement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 9

Addressing a representative meeting at South Kentucky, Mr. D. H. Drummond commented upon what he described as the amusing manner in…

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The Abattoirs Labor Candidate's Reference SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 1

Speaking in support of Mr. W. Sheahan, Labor candidate for peters[?] Mr. Lang alleged it was the in[?] of the Stevens Government if…

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Elections Border Traffic "Subject of Political Capital"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. A. V. Hynes, of Drake, writes to the editor:— Independents are making political capital out of the border traffic…

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INDEPENDENTS To Rule South Australian Parliament ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

Premier Butter agreed to day that his Government would only be able to carry on with the aid of independent 12 of whom were returned at…

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Five-Year Term State Parliament Premier's Assurance SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

Commending on the suggestion to the leader of the [?] M. Bruxner, that the [?] Parliament should be extended on the years…

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Australian Policy Labor's Demand Parliament Should Meet CANBERRA

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

The official bulletin of the F[?] Parliament Labour Party issued last night again demands that the Commonwealth Parliament to be…

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INDEPENDENTS Hold Balance of Power South Australian Elections Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Butler) agreed to-day that the Government would be able to carry on only with the aid of the…

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The State Elections Campaign in Armidale Electorate Position of Independents Candidature of Mr. Hobbs Attacked

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 8

H. H. Cordingley, "Mihi," Uralla, N.S.W., writes to the Editor: Sir,—The spurious policy of the vice-president of the Henry George League in…

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Elections Tyre Blow-out At Sixty M.P.H. Premier's Escape Orange

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 1

While travelling between Molong and Orange yesterday at a speed of 60 miles an hour, a tyre on Mr. Stevens' car blew out, but…

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Election Notes

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

The President of the Inverell Chamber of Commerce (Dr. Snow) reporting to a meeting of the Chamber on the recent railway…

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ELECTIONS An Independent's Promises Analysed by Mr. W. Frith, M.L.A.

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 6

In the course of a speech supporting the candidature of Col. Bruxner, Mr. W. Frith, M.L.A., on Saturday replied to promises…

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COMMUNICATIONS Replies from Candidates

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 1

The North and North-west Better Communication League has received a number of replies to the question submitted to candidates…

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[?] Mun[?] Election Mrs. Bielby's Views

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 2

Speaking [?]ugh 2NZ, Mrs. May L. Bielby gave an address in support of the candidature for the vacancy in the Municipal Council. In the course…

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