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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Election of Senator Constitutional Problems CANBERRA

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 6

The Federal Government may have to pass legislation to determine an Constitutional method of electing a successor to the late Senator-elect…

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State Election Rolls Due Soon

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 6

The big task of printing the electoral rolls will be completed daring the first week in March. At the end of 1937 the State…

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"Ulster Is Not for Sale" Lord Craigavon's Final Election Message

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 8

BELFAST, Monday:--The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (Lord Craigavon), in a final preelection message, said: "It is…

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Notice of Ouster Served Sequel to Woodburn Shire Election

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 5

WOODBURN, Tuesday:-- C. E. A. Middleton, one of the two councillors elected for C riding at the Woodburn Shire elections, has been served with…

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Early State Election? Next Session Short Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 6

Many parliamentary supporters of the Government favour an early election. The Premier (Mr. Stevens) would not discuss the…

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No Change A.B.C. Policy Concerning Election Speeches

Tweed Daily · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The General Manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission (Mr. C. J. Moses) said to-day that there had been no…

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22 Candidates for Duntroon

Tweed Daily · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday:--The Minister for Defence (Mr. Thorby) announced to-night that 22 candidates had been selected for entry to…

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Early Election ? Organisation For Campaign SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

Whatever date the Government decides to fix for the elections will not cause any surprise among political parties. The Electoral…

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State Elections Cabinet Consideration SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

The State Cabinet gave consideration to-day to the date for the elections, but reached no definite determination. The Premier (Mr. Stevens)…

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Ulster Elections Only One Polling Day Incident

Tweed Daily · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday:--Polling day at the Ulster elections passed without incident until night-time, when a Belfast woman, en rente…

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Ulster Elections LONDON

Northern Star · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 9

Twenty-one were returned unopposed at the Ulster elections yesterday, and 64 candidates contested the remaining 31 seats. Counting is now taking place…

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The Social Round Dance and Euchre for Queen Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

Squeakers, blow-outs and balloons distributed to the dancers created a carnival atmosphere at St. Colman's Hall on Wednesday night when a…

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Election In Ulster Triumph for Lord Craigavon

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday--The Ulster election resulted in a sweeping victory for Lord Craigavon's party, which gained two seats, one from…

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Committee to Investigate Politicians Election Expenses

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 5

CANBERRA, Friday:--A parliamentary committee representative of all parties will consider the question of candidates…

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Election Expenses Inquiry To Select Committee CANBERRA

Northern Star · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 9

Federal Cabinet has decided to submit to the Select Committee of Inquiry into the Senate voting reform. the question of expenses to…

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Big Task Lies Ahead of Roumania Elections Postponed By King Carol Frontier Guards Strengthened

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday :-- A Bucharest message says :-- Monsignor Gristea's "Ministry of all the talents" in Roumania faces an uphill task in rehabilitating a country where business is so stagnant, it is said, that the only dealings are…

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Welsh By-election London

Northern Star · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 3

The Pontypridd by-election, following the death of Mr. D. L. Davies (Lab.) resulted : Mr. Arthur Pearson. (Lab.), 22,159; Lady Rhys…

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Those Were the Days Election Fights in Old Molong

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 4

A visitor from Molong, who passed through Wingham the other day and called on Fitz, evidently revived memories of other days, and nights, for Fitz…

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The State Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

Although it is understood that the State elections will be on the first Saturday in April, the great majority of people are not greatly concerned about it,…

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Charge Withdrawn Voting At Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 11

Arthur Ditton, Divisional Returning Officer, proceeded against Patrick John Ellis, in the Lismore Police Court yesterday on a charge of…

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