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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

235 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 12

"Unjustified," Says Mr. Cameron Federal Election on War Policy SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 4

The Leader of the Federal Country Party (Mr. A. Cameron) to-day said that a general Federal election on the question of war…

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The Leaving Examination Commences To-morrow Seventy-Four Candidates at Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 4

The Leaving Certificate examination will commence to-morrow at the Armidale High School. Seventy-four candidates from…

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Federal Election Rumours

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1939 · page 4

Signs are not wanting that the Menzics Government is unhappy over its position in the Federal Parliament, and that it will take an early opportunity of challenging the Country Party and the Labour Party to show their hands on the nation's defence…

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S.A. Parliament ADELAIDE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 1

A Bill to reduce the life of Parliament in South Australia from five years to three, was passed by the House of Assembly last night by 24…

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MR. B. S. B. STEVENS Not Candidate For High Commissionership SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 4

The former State Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) again announced today that he would not be a candidate for the position of Australian High…

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Yesterday's News German Monarchy: Federal Parliament: Lascars on Strike: Potato Price: Sydney Buildings: Hide Export Ban

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 7

Lord Ro[?]mere in evidence in the case in which F[?] Stephame of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg is sumg him for breach of contract said that he…

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Women Removed From Public Gallery Scene in Parliament House Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

Shout? of "Give free milk to children, bring down the price of food and remove Sir John Harris," interrupted a speech by the…

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Mr. Scully Active Wheat and Wool Questions in Parliament

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

In the House of Representative on Thursday, a series of questions relating to the disposal of Australian primary products was asked by Mr. Scully…

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Mayoral Election Aldermen's Views Sought Several Decline Comment

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 4

Armidale aldermen elect their Mayor on December ll. As yet they have not discussed the election among themselves and…

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Armidale Diocese Exams. Successful Candidates

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 4

Following are the Glen Innes and district results of the Diocesan bursary and certificate examination conducted under the direction of Dr. J…

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British Parliament War Session Opens LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 1

At the opening of the War Sessions of the British Parliament His Majesty King George stated that the continued prosecution of the war called for the…

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R.C. SCHOOLS Diocesan Examinations Successful Candidates

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 4

Diocesan bursary and certificate examinations have been conducted under the direction of Dr. Coleman, R.C Bishop at Armidale…

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Next State Elections Decided on Present Boundaries Some Members Dissatisfied SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 November 1939 · page 5

The general opinion in State Parliamentary circles is that the next State election will be fought on the present electoral rn…

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Election of Mayor Special Meeting on Friday Week

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 4

A special meeting of the local Municipal Council will be held on Friday week when the election of Mayor will take place…

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Secret Session Of British Parliament LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister. Mr Chamberlain, has agreed to hold a secret session of parliament in order to discuss matters for supply…

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Alleged Breach of Contract Claim For £2000 Damages Reaction From Last State Elections SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1939 · page 4

The case was resumed in the Supreme Court to-day in which Gary Bray Raymond Kidd Gordon is claiming £2000 damages…

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Election of Mayor

The Uralla Times · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 2

A special meeting of the Town ward Ferris as Mayor. There were four nominations. and all were in…

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Fast Asleep Secretary in Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 1

Shortly before Mr Thorby protested in the House of Representatives this morning against the lengthy sitting. one of the secretaries, who was asleep…

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British Parliament Secret Session Next Wednesday lONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 8

A secret session of Parliament will be hold next Wednesday…

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Vast Profits Meat Export Serious Charge in Federal Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 1

The House of Representatives, after an all-night sitting dealing with the Budget, adjourned at 7.15 this morning…

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