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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Produce Board Election

Northern Star · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 9

A letter written by the general secretary of the P.P.U (Mr. J. L. Shute) to all butter and cheese factories in the State states that claim…

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Japanese Political Crisis Violent Attack on Qovemment Policies Condemned Emperor Suspends Sittings of Parliament

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 5

TOKIO, Thursday:--The political crisis, which developed rapidly to-day, reached a climax with the issue of the Emperor's decree suspending the Parliamentary session for two days. The…

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Produce Board Election 16 Representatives To Be Chosen

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 8

The period for which the present representatives on the Australian Dairy Produce Board were elected will expire on April 30, and 16…

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Successful Dance at Headingley Pastime Club: Candidate Share Proceeds

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 2

An enjoyable dance was held on Friday at Tindall's barn at Headingley, in aid of the candidature of Miss Molly Murray in the Roman Catholic…

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Queen Candidate to Benefit Dance And Euchre Party At St. Colman's

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 2

A successful dance and euchre party in aid of the candidature of Miss Elvie Thomas, one of the town candidates in the Roman Catholic…

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Cards Available Dairy Produce Board Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 6

Enrolment cards to enable producers to vote at the election of producers' and co-operative factories' representatives on the Australian Dairy…

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Meet in April? Federal Parliament CANBERRA

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 3

While no official information is available, it is believed at Canberra that the Federal Parliament will meet for four weeks commencing on April…

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67 Nominations for 30 SEATS Tasmanian Elections

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

HOBART, Tuesday: -- Sixty-seven nominations have been received for the 30 seats in the House of Assembly. Twenty-eight Labor candidates and 30…

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No Election National Show Society

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 6

Only the required number of nominations were required for the election of committeemen to the North Coast National A. and I. Society…

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King's Message to Parliament Regency Act to Be Passed "Uncertainty of Human Life"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday:—Wtih traditional ceremony, the Prime Minister (Mr. Stanley Baldwin) presented to the Speaker of the…

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Election Confusion Mr. Gibson Explains

Northern Star · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 13

At yesterday's meeting of the Lismore branch of the Primary Producers' Union, the president (Mr. R. C. Gibson) said there…

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British Parliament "Rapidly Nearing Agreement"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday:--The British Air Ministry, without committing itself on the statement by the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr…

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To-Day's Meeting At Randwick Candidates Reviewed An Attractive Programme

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 9

A very attractive programme has been set out for to-day's meeting at Randwick. Although…

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Federal Election December 18 Selected

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 4

CANBERRA, Sunday: --The selection of December 18 as the date for a general Federal election is believed to be due to the…

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Dange: Euchre v for Queen Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 2

A euchre tournament and dance in aid of the candidature of Miss Molly Murray, in the Roman Catholic Queen Competition, was held on…

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House Party to Assist Queen Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

Dancing, Community singing and euchre provided the entertainment at a house party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Michael, on…

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Federal Poll Likely in December Government Against Rush Election

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

Although the Federal Cabinet has not yet considered the matter indications in high Commonwealth circles are that an election will be held…

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North St. Pancras By-Election LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 18

The by-election for North St. Pancras to-day resulted in the return of Mr. R. Grant Ferris (Conservative), with 11,744 votes, against Mr. H. M…

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Deputies Knocked Out Fierce Fight in Belgian Parliament

Tweed Daily · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

BRUSSELS, Tuesday:— Two Deputies, were knocked out, inkpots and books were thrown, and kicks and blows were exchanged in…

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NOMINATIONS Returned Soldiers Two Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

The election of officers of the Lismore branch of the Returned Soldiers' League for 1937 will take place at the annual meeting to…

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