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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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S.A. Elections State of Parties ADELAIDE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 1

Counting of votes cast in the general election last Saturday is now practically completed. The state of the parties will be:…

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The Elections To-day's Poll Steady Stream of Voters Results To-night

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

There was a steady stream of voters to the Glen Innes and West Glen Innes polling booths to-day in connection with the…

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Municipal Election

The Inverell Times · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 4

There seem to be some people in town who do not realise that almost any resident is entitled to vote at the forthcoming municipal election. Not…

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Election Echo Henry George's Principle Mr. H. H. Cordingley Replies To Mr. Huie

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 5

Mr. H. H. Cordingley, "Mihi." Uralla, writes to the Editor: "Dear Sir,—Mr. A. G. Huie, in your issue of March 25, dealing with State election…

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WOLLOMOMBI Parents and Citizens Association Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Parents and Citizen's Association was held at the school on Saturday night, the president (Mr. J. Browning)…

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Reflections on the State Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 4

The political complexion of the New South Wales Parliament remains unaltered as the result of the ballot on Saturday. The taking of the vote involved heavy expenditure, but it was well worth it. It proved that the people have not forgotten…

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VOICE v. Loud Speaker Rival Candidates

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 4

A large crowd assembled at the Court House corner on Friday night to hear the final rallies on behalf of the Minister for Education (the Hon…

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The Elections Government's Big Majority

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 3

The result of Saturday's election has left the Stevens-Bruxner Government in exactly the same position as it was before, the position of…

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"Vox Populi"! On Polling Day Ballot Box Parade

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 7

"Meandering Mike" writes:— Another State Parliament has been created by mandate of the so-called "free and independent"—they…

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State Election Stevens-bruxner Government Returned Electors Express Their Confidence

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 5

Further counting of postal and absentee votes in the various electorates of the State yesterday and not materially change the state of parties as a result of the general elections on Saturday, but a most interesting fight in one or two doubtful seats is in progress. This…

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Municipal Election Eulogy of Mr. Young

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 7

Cre[?] writes to the [?] Inverell to very fortunate a [?] man of the calibre of Mr. H. J. Young standing for the bye-election next…

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State Elections

Guyra Argus · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 2

The Stevens-Bruxner Government made political history, in New South Wales last Saturday. In 82 years of representative government this is the…

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Elections Labor Gain In Murrumbidgee But Position Doubtful SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 1

Mr. Enticknap (Lab.). to-day, increased his lead over the retiring U.C.P. member for Murrumbidgee, Mr. Hankinson, to 46 votes, as…

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Election Figures Doubtful Seats SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

[?] for Hornsby con[?] references are now [?] The [?] is [?] very doubtful…

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"Basher Gangs" In Glebe Elections Dr. Foley's Allegations Sydney

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

Dr. Foley, defeated Labour "rebel" candidate for Glebe, alleged last night his workers had been victims of "basher gangs."…

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State Elections Hornsby Doubts Hankinson Seems Safe Sydney

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

The primary count for Hornsby was concluded to-day and preferences are now being distributed. The result is still very doubtful…

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State Elections Two More Seats To U.A.P. Candidates

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 4

Preferences were allotted in two electorates yesterday and in both cases the U.A.P. candidates were elected with comfortable…

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Elections Gordon Seat Check of Informals Petersham and Murrumbidgee Safe SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

In order to decide the destination of the Gordon seat, 700 votes originally rejected as informal will be re-examined to see if any are…

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Brisbane Bitter Election Scenes BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

There were bitter scenes at many election eve meetings last night. A hostile crowd menaced Mr. J…

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Municipal Election Mr. Burgess Returned Comments on Conditions

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 4

Two features stand out prominently in the recent municipal election; one is that a section of the ratepayers seem to be waking…

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