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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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S.A. Elections Independent Candidates Head Polls Adelaide

Northern Star · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 7

The State elections yesterday caused many surprises, the chief of these being the large vote received by the Independents in every…

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Parliament Will Not Meet Before April 27 Statement by Mr. Lyons

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.-- The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said to-day the Federal Cabinet had decided that, because of a…

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Elections in South Australia Independents Expected To Support Government

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Monday:--While today's counting in the State election failed to alter the position, it is confidently believed the present…

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Tintenbar Shire Vacancy By-Election on May 14 ALSTONVILLE

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 6

It was decided at a meeting of Tintenbar Shire Council to-day that the by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cr. P. Lumley should…

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S.A. ELECTIONS No Change of Govt. Is Likely ADELAIDE

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 6

There will be no change of Government after Parliament meets, according to the Government's supporters. The Liberal Country Party…

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The State Elections

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 4

The State election campaign now proceeding to the climax of polling day in New South wales is something more than a party struggle. It…

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South Australian Elections Govt.'s Future Still in Doubt

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Tuesday: -- While the members of all parties are reported to be manoeuvring for the settlement of the doubt concerning the ability of…

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S.A. Elections. Independents May Form a Government Adelaide

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 6

This afternoon it became clear that I the Government would not have more than sixteen seats in the House of 39, and following this the Premier (Mr…

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Govt. Expected to Retain Treasury Benches Election Prospects In N.S.W.

Tweed Daily · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday:--It is expected that the elections in New South Wales on Saturday will give the Stevens Government a further three years of office. The campaign, which is nearing its end, has been the quietest in the history…

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Social Credit By-Election Win Moves G.-G's. Hand in Canada EDMONTON (Alberta)

Northern Star · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 9

As a result of the social credit candidate winning the by-election caused through the death of the Social Credit member for the…

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S.A. Elections. Premier May Have to Resign Adelaide

Northern Star · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 7

Although the results in some electorates are still obscure, it is anticipated that the Premier (Mr. Butler) will be forced to resign when the…

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At Sixes and Sevens an Election Quandary

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

Raleigh electors are a bit bewildered over the political situation. Devine, of Dorrigo, an ex-employee of Roy Vincent's is standing as an Independent…

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Election Results "Tweed Daily" and 2MW Services

Tweed Daily · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

Arrangements have been made by "The Tweed Daily" to secure election figures to-morrow night. Results as they become available…

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State Elections Party Leaders' Appeals To K People

Tweed Daily · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.--"The Government candidates are the only candidates at this election able to give an honest, definite election pledge," said the Premier (Mr. Stevens) to-day. "There is an…

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Dry Saturday Hotels Will Be Closed For Election

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

Although there will be no contents in either the Casino or the Lismore electorates to-morrow, when the State elections will be…

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Government Should Go Back Election Prospects in N.s.w

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

It is expected that to-morrow the electors of New South Wales will, give the Stevens Government a further…

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Brisbane Notes. Queensland Election Prospects (From Our Correspondent)

Northern Star · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 14

Can the Opposition combined parties win 16 seats from Labour? If they can, Mr. Forgan Smith will become Leader of the Opposition…

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The Election Appeals to Electors Party Leaders Define Issues SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 8

"The Government candidates are the only candidates at this election able to give and honour definite election pledges," said the…

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Final Rallies Conducted Candidates for To-day's Poll

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

To-day the people of New South Wales will elect a Parliament. In Byron Electorate, there are two candidates and each conducted a…

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Election Results "Tweed Daily" and 2MW Services

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 4

Arrangements have been made by "The Tweed Daily" to secure election figures to-night. Results as they become available…

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