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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Long Postponement of Parliament Deplored. London

North West Champion · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 1

Speaking on a motion for an adjournment of the House of Commons till October 3, Mr. Winston Churchill deplored a long adjournment, and said…

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Early Election Likely. SYDNEY, Thursday, 4 p.m

North West Champion · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 1

The motion of Mr. Spooner against Mr. Stevens, the Premier, was carried amid tremendous excitement in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon by 43 votes to 41…

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Famous K.C. Condemns Attitude of Police Dr. Evatt Says Typical Example of Ill Treatment Was Man at Moree. Parliament Told of Police Inquiry During Censure Motion. Impartial Statewide Investigation Demanded. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 1

During the Censure motion in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Dr. Evatt, K.C. (Independent Labor, Hurstville) condemned the way men on the dole were treated in country towns…

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Stevens Replies to Spooner's Censure Motion Explains His Actions to Parliament. "Faked Budget" Charge Denied

North West Champion · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 3

The sudden defeat of the Stevens Government on the Spooner Censure Motion, followed by the resignation of die Premier, has caused the greatest stir in political circles for years…

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Oddfellows in Conference Year's Work Reviewed Decline in Membership Election of Officers for 1939-40

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 2

Delegates from all parts of the North-West attended the annual Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. District Conference in the Lodge Hall, Narrabri, on Wednesday last, and elected District Officers for the ensuing year…

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Deferred Election of Show Officials Resident's Recommendation Endorsed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 1

At the suggestion of the retiring president, who moved a motion from the chair, the appointment of some office-bearers…

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Aero Club Notes Inaugural Flights of Scholarship Candidates

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

The Chief Instructor of the Newcastle Aero Club, Mr. V. H. Byrnes, had agreed to supervise the inaugural test flights of scholarship…

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Hospital Board Election of Officers

Manilla Express · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 2

Mr. H. V. Dowe was unanimously re-elected President of the Hospital Board for the ensuing, year at the Board meeting on…

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Greyhound Racing Moree Club's Successful Year Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

The keenness of members and continued confidence in the administration of the club were features of the annual meeting of the Moree Greyhound Race Club, which was held at the Memorial Hall supper room last night…

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Moree Greyhound Race Club. Election of Officers

North West Champion · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year at the annual meeting of the Moree Greyhound Racing Club held in the Supper Room of…

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Moree Greyhound Race Club. Club's Successful Year. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

North West Champion · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 4

At the annual meeting of members of the Moree Greyhound Race Club, held in the Memorial Hall supper room last week, Mr. W. Heinrich…

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P. A. & H. Association Election of President Deadlock At Meeting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 1

Renewed enthusiasm was evident at a well attended meeting of the new committee of the Narrabri P., A. & H. Association,…

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Hunter By-election Labour's Chances Reviewed SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 1

The Secretary of the A.L.P., Mr. W. Evans, said today that on his return from a tour of the Upper Hunter that all signs pointed to a record labor…

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Closing of Parliament Propos[?] SYDNEY, [?]

North West Champion · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Mair) [?]taining the views of his [?] in Parliament on a proposal to [?] both Houses at the end of the [?]…

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Upper Hunter Election

Manilla Express · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 2

The Upper Hunter by-election should be finalised to-day (Friday). As forecast by the "Ex press last week the result will be…

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Items of Interest. Upper Hunter By-election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

The distribution of preferences in connection with the Upper Hunter by-election, held on Saturday week last, was concluded on Thursday afternoon…

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Pitts Dying Speech In Parliament

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 5

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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Upper House Election 28 Candidates In Contest

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

When nominations for the Legislative Council election on November 1 closed yesterday, 28 had been received…

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Moree Golf Associates. Election of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Moree Golf Associates was held last Wednesday. The President Mrs. F. C. Deakinst presided, and there was a…

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No Election

North West Champion · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

The announcement by the leader of the Federal Parliamentary Country Party, Mr. Cameron, that his party would take no action in the House of…

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