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Politics & elections, 1938

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The State Elections the Murrumbidgee Final Figures Application for Re-count Refused

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 6

The count for the Murrumbidgee electorate was completed on Tuesday. The final figures were Hankinson 7640. Enticknap 7494, majority…

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Petersham Seat Defeated Labor Candidate May Appeal SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

The defeated Labor candidate for Petersham (Mr. Sheehan) has sought the advice of counsel in connection with the refusal of the returning…

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Fast Times Wind Assists at Headquarters Disalto's Smart Three Spring Candidates Wait Well SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 8

A strong wind assisted horses at Randwick, where galloping was permitted this morning on the inside of the "A" grass. Amongst the sprinters…

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Nobel Peace Prize Captain Eden As Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

BUCHAREST (Rumania, Wednesday.—M. Jassy, in a message today recommended the candidature of Captain Anthony Eden for the…

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London By-election Won by Labor London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 3

The West Fulham, the first by-election since Captain Eden's resignation, and since the Austrian coup, surprised Government supporters, who expected…

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The Election Declaration

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

A few gathered in front of the Courthouse, Cootamnndra, at 11 o'clock on Monday for the official declaration by the Returning Officer…

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Surprise Win in Queensland Election C.P. Seat Goes to Labor Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 5

The election count was completed today with a surprise win for Labor in the Dalby electorate. The sitting Country Party member, Mr. A. R…

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Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 2

The opening of the New South Wales Parliament tomorrow will see few changes in the Assembly's old personal as a whole as the direct result…

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Parliament Arians Must Serve Not Dictate (To The Editor.)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 3

Dear Sir:— In addressing a meeting et Temora during the recent election campaign, Colonel Bruxner made a vicious…

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Petersham Election Defeated Labor Candidate May Appael

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 2

The defeated Labor candidate for Petersham (Mr. Sheahan) has sought the advice of counsel in connection with the refusal of the returning…

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State Election Second Recount of Gordon Votes Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 4

At the request of Mr. W. C. Milne, a second recount of the votes polled in Gordon was begun to-day by the returning officer (Mr. A. K. Roberts)…

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Gordon Election Sitting Member Wins by Nine Votes Defeated Candidate Still Dissatisfied Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

The result of the Gordon election was publicly announced to-day by the returning officer (Mr. Roberts). The sitting member, Mr. H. B…

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State Parliament New Members to Be Sworn in To-day Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

The State Parliament will meet to-morrow for the first time since the elections, to complete the formalities preparatory to the main session which…

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Gordon Selection Sitting Members Wins by Nine Votes Defeated Candidate Still Dissatisfied SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

The result of the Gordon election was publicly announced yesterday by the returning officer (Mr. Roberts). The sitting member. Mr. H. B. Turner,…

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State Parliament Formal Opening Mr. Weaver Re-elected Speaker Six New Members Take Oath Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 5

The importance of the Australian parliamentary institution as a bulwark against the laws of dictatorship was the keynote of speeches at the…

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Firemen's Threat Direct Action to Obtain Shorter Week March to Parliament House Premier Asks For Written Statement SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

Reaffirming their decision to take direct action if necessary to obtain a 56-hour working week, a mass meeting of firemen was held at the Trades Hall…

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Increased Majorities at Recent State Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 8

Speaking at the U.A.P. victory s[?] at Croydon to-night the Premier (Mr. Stevens) said that at the State election 21 Government candidates…

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Excitement in Parliament Copenhagen

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

A young man fired several shots in Parliament building, and it was at first thought it was an attempt on the life of the Minister for justice, Mr…

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A.W.U. Ballot Void Election of Officers Jewish Bill Discussion SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

There was an unexpected development at a meeting of the inter-State executive council of the Australian Workers' Union. After a long…

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A.W.U. Ballot Void Election of Officers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

There was an unexpected development at a meeting of the interstate executive council of the Australian Workers' Union. After a long…

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