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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

447 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 23

Federal Election July Suggested Labor Discussion Considered CANBERRA

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

Political circles seem to favor an election in July. It is pointed out that the moment is exceedingly opportune due to the…

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Political Circles Favour July Election Canberra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

Political circles all seem to favour an election in July. It is pointed out that the moment is exceedingly opportune, due to the coal…

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ARMIDALE P.P. BOARD Election of Directors Messrs. Gall and Wiseman Returned

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Mr. O. C. Gall, of Kingstown, has been elected as a new director to the Armidale Pastures Protection Board. He represents A…

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State Parliament Adjourn to July SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

The State Parliament is expected to adjourn late next month until July or August, when the budget will he brought down…

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State Parliament Adjournment Next Month Expected SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

The State Parliament is expected to adjourn late next month until July or August, when the budget will be brought down…

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Labor Defeat At Brisbane City Council Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 5

There were sensations in the Brisbane City council elections. The Lab-Party's strength was reduced from 12 to probably 8, and among those…

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Labor Rival Parties Bitterness Grows Nomination of Federal Candidates SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 1

Daily the rival Labor parties in New South Wales are becoming more bitter towards each other. They have both decided to call…

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Election to N.E.G.S. COUNCIL. Two Candidates Poll Equal Votes Twice Bishop Rules That Retiring Member Holds Seat

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

In the election of members of the New England Girls' School Council, at Synod last night, Messrs. H. H. Cordingley and T…

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St. Mary's Old Boys' Club Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

St, Mary's Old Boys' Football Club was placed on a permanent basis at a meeting last night. The following officers were elected:…

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Parliament Wheat Big Carry-over State Losses Owing to Strike Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Agriculture, Major Reid, said that before next wheat harvesting season…

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The Senate Ten U.A.P. Candidates

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 8

Nominations for selection as candidates to contest the Senate election in the interests of the U.A.P. in New South Wales were received on…

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Senate Election Importance of Initial Letter SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 1

Sennor A C Dem said yesterday that U A P Senators would hold "sit down" strike if ballot papers for the next senate elections were not altered…

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Federal Election May Come Before November SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 2

Addressing a conference of the Robertson divisional electoral connell of the United Australia Party, 'Sir Sydney Snow. President…

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"U.a.p. Must Get Running Shoes On" Hint at Earlier Federal Election SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

Addressing the conference of the Robertson Divisional Electoral Council of the United Australia Party, Sir Sydney Snow, president of the United…

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Federal Elections "Postponement Has Not Been Discussed" MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 4

Referring to the suggestion that the Federal elections, which are due to be held this year, should be postponed on account of the…

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Municipal Elections Proposal For Postponement SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

At [?]Harding secretary of [?] Council's C[?] Reform [?] yesterday that all N.S.W Municipal elections scheduled…

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Municipal Elections "Should be be Postponed Until End of War" Says Secretary of Civic Reform Party SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Ald. Neville Harding, secretary of the City Council's Civic Reform Party, declared yesterday that all New South Wales municipal elections…

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First Aid Certificates Successful Railway Candidates

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 2

Members of the mechanical branch, running section, at the Armidale railway station, who have been receiving instruction in first aid from Mr. C. J…

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Country Party Candidate

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

Mr. E G. Batchelor, endorsed Country Party Candidate for the Federal Gwydir Election, has been making a comprehensive tour of the…

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URALLA Municipal Council Cost of Triennial Elections Not £100,000, Says Alderman Jenkinson

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 7

Major discussion at Monday's meeting of Uralla Municipal Council centrod round a statement made by Aid. Hardy, of Sydney, that the elections…

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