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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Swing to Labor in Tasmania Saturday's Election Record Vote Polled by Premier

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 6

HOBART, Sunday:--The Tasmanian State elections on Saturday revealed a surprising swing to Labor in all five divisions, and the…

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Are You on the Roll? Dairy Produce Board Election

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 4

Dairy farmers are reminded that the special roll of producers to be used in connection with the election of producers and…

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Labour Victory Tasinanian Elections HOBART

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 7

A sweeping victory was scored by the Labour Government at yesterday's poll and there is every indication that the party will be…

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Tasmanian Parliament

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 5

HOBART, Monday:--The latest indications are that the new Parliament will be composed of 19 Labor members and 11 Nationalists…

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Tasmanian Elections. Labor Victory

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

The Tasmanian State elections on Saturday revealed a surprising swing to Labor in all the five divisions, and indications are that the Government will…

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Dance: Euchre Tourney To Help Queen Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 8

The proceeds of a dance and euchre tournament in St. Colman's Hall on Saturday will assist the candidature of Miss Elvie Thomas in the…

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December 11 Selected For Federal Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) has selected Saturday, December 11, as the tentative date for the next Federal…

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Indian Elections LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 11

The "Times" Delhi correspondent states that the final state of the parties in the United Provinces Assembly is: Congress 133 and others…

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Two Candidates Council Vacancy

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 6

Mr. J. P. Muldoon, of North Lismore, stated yesterday that at the request of a number of ratepayers he had consented to contest the…

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Are You on the Roll? Dairy Produce Board Election

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 4

Dairy farmers are reminded that the special roll of producers to be used in connection with the election of producers and…

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Fight In Japanese Parliament TOKIO

Northern Star · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 8

The first big fight in the history of Parliament occurred when Socialist and Conservative members quarrelled over the procedure during the session…

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Members Come to Blows Fists Used in Japanese Parliament

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

TOKIO, Wednesday:--The first fight in the history of the Japanese Parliament in which fists were used, took place to-day, when a…

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Provincial Elections in India Remarkable and Amusing Results

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 8

BOMBAY, Tuesday:--The provincial elections produced remarkable and amusing results, showing the solidity of the Congress Party…

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Old Time Dancing Popular For Queen Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 4

Old time dancing proved popular with those attending the dance in St. Colman's School Hall last night to support the candidature of Miss…

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Two Candidates For Lismore Council Nominations Will Be Announced To-day

Northern Star · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 8

TWO candidates have been nominated for the vacancy on the Lismore Municipal Council caused by the resignation of the former Mayor (Aid, E. J. Eggins). The candidates are Messrs. S. G. Pratten and J. P. Muldoon…

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English By-election LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 10

The Richmond by-election, rendered necessary owing to the resignation of Sir William Ray (Conservative) owing to ill health, resulted: Major…

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LISMORE—BALLINA Council By-elections

Northern Star · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 8

The town clerk of Lismore (Mr. J. W. Nelson) yesterday announced the acceptance of the nominations of Messrs. J. P. Muldoon and S. G…

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Oxford By-Election LONDON

Northern Star · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 3

Sir Arthur Salter (Ind.) was returned at the Oxford University by-election, caused by the resignation of Lord Hugh Cecil. The figures were:…

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Where to Vote Referendum Polling Booths Hints for Electors

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 2

Arrangements have been completed by the Returning Officer for the Richmond Division for voting on the referendum to…

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P.U. Board Election

Northern Star · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 3

The triennial election of directors to the Pastures Protection Board will be held on April 21. Nominations close on March 22 and will be…

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