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Politics & elections, 1938

675 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 34

At Leeton Polling Booth

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

Commenting on the polling arrangements at Leeton the Returning Officer, Mr. S. P. Dart stated that 3012 votes, including absentee votes…

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New Parliament to Assemble in April

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 6

Parliament would be opened by commission on April 12, when members would be sworn in and the Speaker and Chairman of…

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Telegraphic News Aftermath of Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday Hope for a spirit of co-operation in the new Parliament was voiced by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) to-day, when he invited constructive criticism and…

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The Election Position Unaltered Today SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Election figures received today do not alter the position in any constituency, though at Gordon the sitting member. Turner, is now only 36…

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Egyptian Election Riot Alexandria

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

two ponce and 70 civilians were injured in an election disturbance marking the arrival in Alexandria of the former Prime Minuter, Nahas Pasha…

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The Election Position Still Unaltered SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 1

Sydney's selection figures' have not altered the position, and Gordon, Petersham, Glebe, and Murrumbidgee are still undecided. Milne's lead in…

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Mr. Paterson Explains National Parliament Comes First Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 4

The former Federal Minister (Mr. Paterson) to-day explained his reprecipitate action of the central Party. He said that he condemned the…

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State Election Government Returned Electors Record Confidence G. P. Evans Wins Lachlan Seat

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 2

The State Election, which was held on Saturday last, was commented on as one of the quietest on record, in all centres electors polled…

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The Election Murrumbidgee in Doubt Solomon Safe SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 1

Enticknap today increased his lead over the retiring U.C.P. member for Murrumbidgee, Hankinson, to 46 votes as compared with a lead for…

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Czechoslovakia German Deputy Demands General Election Prague

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 1

A general election in czechoslovakia was demanded to-day by Dr. Kundt in the Chamber of Deputies, When he declared that his party, the German…

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The State Elections Close Contest in Murrumbidgee Mr. Hankinson Leading by 83 VOTES

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 5

The contest in the electorate of the Murrumbidgee has turned out to be more exciting than was anticipated. When we went to press on…

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Egypt's Hard Fought Elections Cairo

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

They have real elections, in Egpyt Ten people were killed and 48 in­jured in the village of Nazalet Khalaf in Upper Egypt in a fight With…

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The Election Hankinson Seems Safe SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

The Primary count for Hornsby concluded today, and the preferences are now being distributed. The result is still very doubtful…

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State Election Gordon Poll Decided Mr. Hankinson Leading in Murrumbidgee Temora Contest Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

The result of the Gordon election was determined to-day when Mr. Turner (U.A.P.) gained a lead of 12 votes over Mr. Milne (U.A.P.) with only eight…

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Doncaster Candidates Valbeau and Bradford at Newcastle Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 8

Although he appeared to have a little in reserve, Valbeau, joint favorite for the Doncaster Handicap, covered five furlongs in 1.2½ at Broadmeadows this…

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Counting the Votes Parliamentary Elections Act Provisions

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

To many an indication of the system adopted for the counting of votes in the election will be interesting. Schedule 18 of the Parliamentary…

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Queensland Election Polling To-day Bitter Campaign Ends Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 7

With the conclusion of one of the most bitter campaigns yet held in the State, the Queensland electors will record their votes to-morrow. They…

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State Election Wagga Polling Final Count Increased Lead for Mr. Kilpatrick

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 7

The counting of the votes in the election of a candidate to represent Wagga in the Legislative Assembly for the next three years, was concluded…

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Egyptian Election Five Killed; Many Injured Cairo

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 1

Fatal clashes in which five persons were killed and others injured occurred during the Egyptian election campaign. Four were shot dead and…

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Election in Egypt Cairo

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 7

Only one seat in 41 returned at present was won by the Waldist Party, Indicating a revolution of sentiment in upper Egypt in favor of the…

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