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Politics & elections, 1938

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Partition of Ireland. (Continued from Page One) Northern' Representation in Eire Parliament London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 5

An All-Ireland parliament in Dublin, in which Northern Ireland will have representation in addition to its own Parliament, is one proposal which…

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General British Election Urged by Conservative Group London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 1

According to the "News Chronicle," a powerful influence in the Conservative Party is working for a general election in May, but whether the…

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State Election in April

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 3

Government and Labor supporters believe that the State elections will he held early in April. Apart from the selection of…

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Local and General State Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 16

The United Country Party invites nominations for the Wagga seat in the forthcoming State election. Farmer Dies From Heat…

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State Election Probably March 19 SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 1

Saturday, March 19 was mentioned in well-informed political circles at the week-end as the probable date or the state elections…

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Candidates for the Lachlan

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 2

In the Lachlan electorate four candidates are already in the field—Messrs. J. W. Parker, newspaper proprietor; C. J. M. Thomas, farmer and…

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State Election Date Probably March 19 Political Speculations Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1938 · page 1

Saturday, March 19, was mentioned in well informed political circles at the week-end as the probable date of the State elections…

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P. & A. Association Election of Committee to Be Held

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 2

Nominations for positions of committeemen of the Narandera P. and A. Association have now closed, and the Secretary (Mr. L. Valery)…

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Urana Shire Council Monthly Meeting Informal Votes at By-election

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Urana Shire Council was held on Tuesday, when Councillors R. D. Culley (president), A. R. Townsend, F. E…

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Rumanian Parliament Dissolved by King Carol Bucharest

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

King Carol to-day signed the royal decree dissolving Parliament. The new Parliament will assemble on Match 10…

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County Council Elections Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

In the Sydney County Council elections yesterday Councillors Harding. Tresider, Gardiner, and Parry were elected. Councillor Cramer had…

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Sydney County Council Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

The counting for the Sydney County Council elections was not completed before midnight; but it was indicated that the retiring councillor, Mr. S. A…

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State Election Date Probably March 19

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 3

Saturday, March 19, was mentioned in well informed political circles at the week-end as the probable date of the State elections…

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No Early Election Would Interfere with Rearmament London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" states on high authority that Mr. Neville Chamberlain has no intention of committing the country to an early general…

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County Council Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 7

At the Sydney County Councillors' election held yesterday, Councillor Harding, Tressider, Gardiner and Parry were elected. Councillor Cramer had…

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Northern Parliament Belfast

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 1

A proclamation signed by the Governor of Northern Ireland (the Duke of Abercorn) was issued to-day dissolving the present Parliament, and…

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British Labor Policy for Next Election Foreign Policy Review Britain and Far East MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 5

Dr. Hugh Dalton a prominent member of the British Labor Party and an official guest of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations Committee, to-day…

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Learn to Swim Country Candidates Tested Big Improvement Shown

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 8

Sponsored by the Service Clubs, R.S. and S.I. League, the Beach Life Saving Club and the Wagga Municipal Council, the scheme under which…

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Elections Correct Enrolment Necessary Time to Act

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 4

The Divisional Returning Officer advises that the main rolls for use in connection with the approaching State Elections…

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State Elections Walk Over Suggested for Mr. Lethbridge

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

The Berrigan "Advocate" states: "We understand that the Corowa Electorate Council of the United Country Party is surveying the field…

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