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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

235 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 12

Wilmot By-election SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

Latest figures in the Wilmot by-election indicate a victory for the U.A.P. candidate, Mr. Guy…

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"Human Vulture" Money Lending Firm Question in Parliament Minister Gives Assurances SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 1

The Minister for Justice (Mr. Martin) has ordered an investigation into the alleged activities of a firm whose office is in Martin Place, Sydney. The firm was described in Parliament by Mr. W. Davies (Labor, Illawarra) as a…

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County Councils Subject of Bill Before Parliament SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 4

A Bill providing for the improvement of the working of county councils throughout the State was introduced in the Legislative Assembly by…

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State Parliament To Seek Adjournment SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 4

It is reported in political circles that the Government will seek a brief adjournment of the State Parliament next week to enable Ministers to…

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State Parliament Brief Adjournment Likely SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

It is reported in political circles sat the Government will next week seek a brief adjournment of the State Parliament to enable the Ministers to…

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P. AND A. ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting on June 29 Election of Life Committeemen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 3

At the last meeting of the retiring committee of the Armidale and New England Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Thetis Disaster Statement to Parliament Sympathy From Herr Hitler 103 on Board Memorial Church Service LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 1

It is expected that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, Mr. Geoffrey Shakespeare, will make a statement when Parliament reassembles to-morrow in response to questions for explanation of the Thetis disaster and the…

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Labor Win Charters Towers Election BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 1

The final figures for the Charters Towers by-election are losses (Labor) 3373 Cooking 2170…

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SECTARIANISM Issue at Next State Election League of Freedom Move SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 3

It was announced at a meeting of the League of Freedom last night that at the next election Protestant candidates would…

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Second-hand Cars Questions in Parliament Aged Vehicles on the Road

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 9

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Yesterday's News Nazis in Czccho—State Parliament Adjourned—National Register— Census of Wealth— Death Sentences—Brick Price—Britain and Russia—Royal Visit to USA

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 3

Additional precautions in the protection of the Duchess of Kent are being taken as a sequel to the incident in Belgrave Square…

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[?] Charges Answered [?] President Four Resignations Follow Election

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

At Wednesday night's meeting of the members of the Inverell Sub-branch of the Returned [?] Leauge there was evident a strong feeling of the [?] action with the general control. Many charges were [?] but, in…

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Radiance Club Election of Officers Inverell Visitors Attend

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 June 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Radiance Club was held on Wednesday, at the C.W.A. Home. There was a tull attendance of members and the…

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No By-Election SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1939 · page 5

Owing to the electoral system functioning in Tasmania, no by-election will be necessary to till the vacancy caused by the death of the Premier…

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Police Banquet Often Misjudged Police and Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 4

The Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Hawkins, speaking at the annual banquet of the Police Association said Parliament and…

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Hawthorn By-election Won by U.A.P. Candidate MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 1

The endorsed United Australia Party candidate. Councillor L. Tyack, wo[?] Hawthorn by-election for the Legislative Council by a majority of…

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Victorian Election Won by U.A.P. MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 1

The endorsed U A P. candidate. Cr. Tyack, won the Hawthorn by-election for the Legislative Council by a majority of 1778…

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Labour Prepares Next Senate Election SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

Senator! Ashley (Lithgow) and Messrs. W. G. Burnett (Glebe), and C. A. Dalton (Australian Workers' Union) have been elected as Lang…

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Pitt's Dying Speech in Parliament

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 3

On Tuesday, April 7, 1778, Charles Lennox, the third duke of Richmond, a distinguished member of various ministries, moved an address to…

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One Parliament Sir Frederick Stewart's Hope SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

Addressing the annual meeting of the Council of Social Service, the Federal Minister for Social Services, Sir Frederick Stewart, said he hoped it would not be long before all…

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