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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Cp. Tribute Mr. Bruxner Endorsed For Election Tenterfield Seat

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 6

There was a remarkable demonstration of appreciation of the Deputy Premier, Mr. Bruxner, at a meeting of the Tenterfield Country Party…

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1938 Programme for Federal Parliament Canberra Letter

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 11

IN Canberra this week there has been a series of Cabinet meetings--the first serious ones in Canberra in 1938-- and then an unprecedented round of functions. On Monday the Commonwealth Government entertained to…

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Hold Elections As Early As Possible Premier's Statement To Supporters

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--The decision of the Government to hold the State elections at the earliest possible date was…

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State Elections Not Later Than April 2? SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 6

The decision of the Government to hold the State elections at the earliest possible date was conveyed to its Parliamentary supporters by…

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Parties Preparing for Elections Dissolution Likely Next Week Govt. Confident of Victory

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday:-- At the headquarters of the different political parties eager preparations are being made for the appeal to the electors, which is to take place at the earliest possible date…

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Ulster Election Government Majority Increased

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

BELFAST, Tuesday. -- The four Queen's University seats in the Parliament of Northern Ireland were won by Unionists. This completes the…

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Piora Creek Remedy Sought Informal Votes At Shire Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

In a letter to the Tomki Shire Council, Mr. J. T. Reid, M.L.A., stated that many complaints had been made by shire ratepayers throughout the…

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Govt. May Increase Its Majority State Elections SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 9

At the headquarters of different political parties, eager preparations are being made for the appeal to electors…

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Elections on March 26 ?

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

From reliable information, "The Tweed Daily" forecasts that the N.S.W. State elections will be held on Saturday,…

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English By-election LONDON

Northern Star · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The Ipswich by-election rendered necessary owing to the elevation of Mr. Ganzoni (Con.) to the Peerage, resulted in a Labour gain…

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Determining Govt's. Election Policy Brisbane Letter

Northern Star · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 7

Until next week's Labour Convention at Mackay has completed its work of determining the policy on which the Government will go to the country, there will be litle movement in the field of politics…

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Byron Seat Mr. A. C. Pratt Not A Candidate MURWILLUMBAH

Northern Star · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

Mr. A. C. Pratt, president of Byron Electoral Council of the United Country Party, will not be a candidate for Byron at the forthcoming State…

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Parties Preparing for State Elections Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

The different party organisations are speeding up preparations in order to be in readiness for the forthcoming State election campaign. The date of…

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Many Informal Votes Echo of Council Elections Move Likely By M.L.A.

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

Mr. J. T. Reid, member for Casino in the Legislative Assembly, proposes to take up with the Minister for Works and Local…

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Dance And Euchre For Queen Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The distribution of masks, blowouts, and balloons added interest to a dance and euchre tournament held in St. Colman's Hall on Wednesday…

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Labor Members Win Day Parliament House Extension

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

CANBERRA, Friday:--Senators and members of the House of Representatives crawled through windows in the long verandah room of Parliament…

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The Election Date To Be Announced Next Week SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 8

A proclamation was issued to-day proroguing the State Parliament until March 7. The House, however, will not meet unless there is some…

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London Letter Mr. Stanley Talked Most In British Parliament From Our Own Correspondent). LONDON, Jan. 28th (By Air Mail)

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 12

Just as M.P.'s are going back to Westmister after their long New Year holiday they have been handed the official statistics of the amount of talking they did last session, The document is interesting as a mirror of the questions…

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Opens This Week Government's Campaign for Elections APRIL 2 FORECAST

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

The Government's campaign for the coming Slate Election will commence this week when the Premier, Mr. Stevens, is…

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Labor's Prospects in Elections Mr. Lang Expresses Confidence

Tweed Daily · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday:--Confidence in the prospects of Labor at the coming State election was expressed by the Leader of the…

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