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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

632 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 32

Two Labour Parties Mr. Heffron to Lead Industrialists in Elections SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 9

Two Labour parties will put forward candidates for the forthcoming State, elections. Mr. Lang, leader of the…

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Latest Telegrams. N.S.W. Election Date Will Be Announced Soon. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

It was suggested in Ministerial circles last night that the Premier might announce the election date this week. It is expected that the report of the…

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Elections Getting Close! More Plums Fall

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 8

Thus Parkes "Champion": "A State Highway extending from Tocumwal, on the Murray River, to Goondiwindi, on the Queensland border, passing through…

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Elections March 26th Announcement By Premier Assembly Dissolved Mr. Stevens' Policy Speech On March 10th

Tweed Daily · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The New South Wales State elections will be held on Saturday, March 26. In making this announcement to-night, the Premier (Mr. Stevens) said that the writs would be issued on…

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APRIL 2 Is Date Elections In Queensland

Tweed Daily · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

MACKAY Thursday.-- The State election will be held on April 2. This announcement was made by the…

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The Social Round Dance And Euchre For Queen Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 7

St. Colman's Hall was decorated with multi-coloured streamers on Wednesday night when a large crowd, which included visitors from Casino…

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Minister for Mines to Be Opposed in Election Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 7

The Minister for Mines and Forests (Mr. Vincent) is to be opposed by Mr. L. C. Jordan, Sydney barrister and a former resident of…

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N.S. W. Elections on Saturday, March 26 Writs on Monday Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 9

The New South Wales State elections will be held on Saturday, March 26. In making this announcement…

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Cover 10,000 Miles In 14 Days Premier Plans Hectic Election Tour

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.--The Premier (Mr. Stevens) unofficially opened his election campaign at Adaminaby today. The township has a poulation of 550. This was the first time it had been visited by a Premier, and pouring rain…

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The Elections Premier To Make Whirlwind Tour ADAMINARY

Northern Star · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 9

When officially opening the show here to-day the Premier (Mr. Stevens) referred to the general recovery that had…

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Election Topics "Coalition Passed Supreme Test" COOMA

Northern Star · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

When the Premier arrived at Adaminaby to open the local show, in an address, he said:- "Political instability can only undermine confidence, and destroy unity of…

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Clamour for Election in Britain Reversal of Foreign Policy Lord Halifax Is Appointed LONDON

Northern Star · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 7

THE "News Chronicle" states that, following Mr. Eden's resignation, between 4000 and 5000 protest meetings will he held next week throughout Great Britain, demanding that…

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Not Seeking Re-election Independent U.A.P. Member for Woollahra. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. Mason, independent U.A.P. member for Woollahra, in the Legislative Assembly, will not seek re-election at the forthcoming State poll…

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State Elections Issue of Writs Yesterday

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday:--A special supplement of the Government Gazette issued to-day announced the issue of the writs for the…

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Scottish By-Election LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 12

Sir John Anderson, Nationalist and former Governor of Bengal, won the Scottish Universities by-election caused by the death of Mr. Ramsay…

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The Elections Special Supplement to Govt. Gazette SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 10

A special supplement of the Government Gazette issued to-day announced the issue of writs for the return of 90 members of the…

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Senate Vacancy By-Election Likely, But No Govt. Candidate CANBERRA

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 6

Although it is practically certain that the Government will order a by-election to fill the vacancy in the Victorian Senate caused by the death of…

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Senate Vacancy for Victoria Government Candidates Unlikely

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday:-- If an extraordinary election is required in Victoria to meet the position created by the death of Senator- elect Barnes…

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The Elections Labour's Efforts To Unseat Mr. Spooner SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 6

The leader of the United Country Party (Mr. Bruxner) will deliver his policy speech at Wagga on March 12…

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Labor Candidates for Elections Opposing Factions

Tweed Daily · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday:-- The opposing factions in the State Labor political movement have now almost completed a list of their candidates to…

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