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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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State Election Party Leaders' Address Government Keynotes Health and Homes for the People SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

After their short country tours, the Premier (Mr. Stevens) and the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) addressed meetings in Sydney to-night. Mr…

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The Labour Candidate's Address Mr. Jack Grace at Hillston

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 3

In opening my campaign in Hillston this evening, I come before you as the one who has been selected to represent the Australian Labour…

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Lachlan Electorate Mr. J. W. Parker Endorsed Country Party Candidate Speaks at Hillston Endorsed Country Party Candidate Speaks at Hillston

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

Mr. Robert Peters presided at the open air political address given by Mr. J. W. Parker, endorsed Country party Cantidate, in nigh Street, Hillston, on Tuesday night. Mr. Parker, who was aided by a loud-speaker, delivered a…

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The State Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

Mr. G. P. Evans, who is one of the endorsed country Party candidates for the Lachian Electorate, addressed the electors at Hillston on…

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State Election Party Prospects U.C.P., U.A.P. and A.L.P. Official Forecasts Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 4

Commenting to-day on the quietness with which the election campaign was being conducted, the general secretary of the U.A.P…

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Election Pointers Day By Day

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 4

“We enter the State elections determined to work for the defeat of the Stevens-Bruxner Government”— A tribute to the success of…

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British Parliament Excitement in the Lobbies LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

Confronted by difficulties abroad and dissenssions within his Cabinet, the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, may reach a situation from which it will…

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State Elections Address by Mr. Harold Munro Independent Candidate

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

The following report of an address by Mr. Munro, delivered at Junee, on Saturday, is reprinted from the Junee “Southern Cross”:…

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The State Elections Official Forecasts How Opinions Differ

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

Commenting on Wednesday on the quietness with which the election campaign was being conducted, the general secretary of the U.A.P. (Mr…

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Croydon Seat Sensational Allegation Expenses Paid of Candidate Who Withdrew Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

A stir was caused in political circles when it was announced at a public meeting at Ashfield Town Hall to-night that the independent opponent of the…

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State Election Mr. Kilpatrick's Campaign Address at North Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

The Government's policy regarding the resumption of large estates for closer settlement purposes was detailed by Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A,…

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Temora Elections

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 6

Indications are that the gratuitous work done by Hugh S. Roberton (Peter Snodgrass of “The Land”) in the interests of the farmers, over the past…

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Temora Elections

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 4

In one respect at least, Hugh S. Roberton (candidate for Temora) has it all over his opponents. Few parts of the electorate are unknown to him,…

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Temora Elections

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

Indications are that the gratuitous work done by Hugh S. Roberton (Peter Snodgrass of “The Land”) in the interests of the farmers over the past…

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State Election Polling Day, March 26. Hours of Polling; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is Compulsory. "Fantastic Figures" Libraries for the Country NARRABRI

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 7

Opening his election campaign in the north-west the Premier (Mr. Stevens) launched an attack on the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang). He…

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Life of Parliament Longer Term Urged Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 2

Advocating five-year parliamentary terms, instead of three years, the leader of the Country Party, Col. Bruxner, in an election address,…

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Temora Election Campaign MR. L. M. Redgrave Addresses Electors Employment and Land Settlement

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. L. M. Regrave, independent candidate for the Temora seat in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly has been conducting a busy campaign…

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President of Eire John M'cormack May Be Candidate Mr. De Valera As Prime Minister Hollywood

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 6

John M"Cormack, the famous tenor, has announced that he had received so many requests from friends to stand for the…

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The Elections "Employment" Main Issue at Election Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 2

The Premier, Mr, Stevens, said that for the average man the main issue at the coming election was how the result would affect him in his…

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The Elections Voting on Saturday Next Public Apathy, But Voting Is Compulsory Mr. Mat. Kilpatrick Expected To Retain Wagga Seat

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 8

The State elections for N.S.W. will be held on Saturday next, March 26. Voting is compulsory and polling booths will be open from…

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