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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

42 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Balmain By-election Mrs. Quire Congratulated by Premier. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 2

The State Premier, Mr. Stevens, said last night that he wished to congratulate Mrs. Quirk on her success in the Balmain by-election. He…

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The Golden State Seeing California American Electioneering Methods

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 4

It began to get colder as we sailed north, records Mr. H. N. Mclntyre, is hit chronicle of a world tour. We did not find San…

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Moree A.l.p. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

North West Champion · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

The Moree A.L.P. held its annual meeting, at the Hotel Max, when there was a Very large attendance of members…

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Election of New Pope. Vatican City

North West Champion · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Led by a choir and a prelate holding the papal cross, sixty-two Cardinals marched in procession, before entering the Conclave to elect the new…

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Parliament from Week to Week

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 2

The New South Wales Parliament resumed its sittings on February 22nd. As has often been the case of late, the only business done the first day was to…

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Political Sidelights. Hurstville By-election

North West Champion · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 1

Astonishment has been expressed by the statement of a week-end journal in Sydney that the Hurstville byelection in Sydney will be a "test" of…

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Hurstville By-election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

The poll in connection with the Hurstville by-election was held on Saturday last, and although the U.A.P. candidate, Dr. Thomas, has a lead in…

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Hurstville By-election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

Mr. C. Evatt. K.C. (Heffron Labor candidate), was elected by a large majority in the Hurstville by-election held last Saturday. When the primary…

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Moree Golf Associates. Election of Officers

North West Champion · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Moree Golf Associates was held at the clubhouse on Tuesday night, there being twenty-two members present…

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Waverley By-Election. Mr. C Martin Leading

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

The poll in connection with the Waverley by-election was taken on Saturday. When [?] ceased on Saturday night, Mr. C. Martin Heffron…

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Waverley By-election. Alleged Impersonation. Elector Remanded on Bail. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

At Paddington Police Court to-day Michael Doyle, 35, printer, was remanded on a charge of having at the Waverley by-election on Saturday,…

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Federal By-Elections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 4

By-elections to elect a member of the House of Representatives to represent the Divisions of Griffith (Queensland) and Wilmot…

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United Country Party. Election of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 2

Delegates from twenty-three centres attended the annual meeting of the Barwon Electorate Council held in the supper room of the Moree Memorial…

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C. P. Conference Support for Leader Election of Officers For 1939

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 1

Approximately thirty delegates attended the Gwydir Electorate Council of the United Country Party at the Town Hall…

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Heffron Labor Party Fighting Fund for Federal Elections. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 2

It was announced last night that the Heffron Labor Party will definitely contest every N.S.W. seat at the next Federal Elections…

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Moree Rotary Club. Election of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 2

The annual election of officers of the Moree Rotary Club took place at the Hotel Max last Wednesday night, when there was a good attendance of…

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Election in View Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

A message from Canberra to-day says it is[?]almost inevitable that the menzies Government with face the electors…

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Menzies Heckled Over National Register Rowdy Meeting in Perth. Interjectors Carry Banners. Early Election Forecast. Perth

North West Champion · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, was heckled by a crowd which got out of hand in Perth last night. The trouble started about the National Register. Interjectors who carried banners inscribed "We…

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National Register WiLL Questions Force Election? What It Is All About. Things You Must Reveal

North West Champion · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 4

During the last few days the National Register has loomed largely in the public eye. Throughout the Commonwealth Labour Unions are strongly objecting to it, and news from Canberra…

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"Refused Dole for Wife and Babies" Man Keeps Four on 5/- Weekly. Told No Rations Here He Says. Parliament to Hear His Story

North West Champion · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 1

During the last few days a number of complaints have been received by "The Champion" from people who alleged that they have been refused the dole. A case in particular is that of a man with a wife…

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