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Politics & elections, 1938

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Labour Policy for Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

The Labour policy for State elections was outlined by Mr. Lang in an address to the Party branch officials at the Trades Hall last night…

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Our Sydney Letter State Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

Although it is understood that the State elections will be on the first Saturday in April, the great majority of people are not greatly concerned…

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Ulster General Elections London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

The state of parties as a result of the Ulster general elections on the latest returns is: Unionists 33, Nationalists 8, Labor 3, Independent 1…

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Ulster Election Day Woman's Car Destroyed London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

Polling day for the Ulster elections passed without incident until night time, when a Belfast woman driving to a polling booth was held up by three…

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Ulster Elections Unionists' Sweeping Victory Party May Have 38 Seats London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 2

The Ulster elections resulted in a sweeping victory for Lord Craigavon's Unionist Party, which gained two seats, one from Labor at Belfast and…

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Labor Election Campaign Mr. A. G. Enticknap to Contest Murrumbidgee Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 5

Plans for the conduct of its campaign for the State elections were formulated by the State executive of the A.L.P. to-night and a fighting fund was opened…

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Appeal by Mr. Lang Promises for Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 8

Abolition of the wages tax, a 40-hour week and a higher basic wage by legislation, and steps to break up large estates will be the…

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House Dissolving Election Next Month SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) informed a meeting of the ministerial supporters today that the House would adjourn this afternoon…

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Cr. A. G. Enticknap Endorsed Labor Candidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

THE Labor Selection ballot conducted by the A.L.P. and affiliated unions, throughout the Murrumbidgee Electorate…

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State Parliament Last Sitting Before Elections Mr. Lang Tables a Question Letting of Contracts for Celebrations Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

State Parliament to-day held its last sitting before the elections. The Government will go to the country at the earliest possible…

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"Pre-selection Psychology" Premier Favors Early Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

The Premier said to-night that it had been intended to pass a number of measures through Parliament before the election, but the pre-selection…

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Hotel Closing Hour Extension to Be Sought Election Candidates May Be Questioned Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

Liquor interests intend shortly to hold a conference, attended by representatives from all over the State…

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Lachlan Seat U.C.P. Candidates Three Endorsed by Electoral Council Evans, Thomas and Parker

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

Three West Wyalong men, G. P. ("Griff") Evans, C. J. T. Thomas, and J. W. Parker, were endorsed by the Lachlan Electorate Council of the…

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The State Election

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

The average M.P., does not like facing another election. How could be? Being in is sweet compared with the pother in getting in again. There is…

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State Election Messrs. Stevens and Lang Equally Sure of Victory SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) to-day reiterated his belief that the Government would be returned at the forthcoming State election. He said the…

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State Elections There May be a Surprise at Temora

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

The Electoral Council has endorsed three candidates in the interests of the Country Party to contest the next election for the Lachlan…

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Preparing for Elections

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

All parties are speeding up election preparations throughout New South Wales without waiting for the dissolution of Parliament and an…

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The Election April 2 Tipped! SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

After a meeting of Cabinet today. proclamation will probably be issued proroguing Parliament. It will be impossible to hold the election before…

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State Elections Parties' Plans Use of Radio in Country SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

The date of the State election will be decided at a meeting of Cabinet next week. In the meantime Parliament will be prorogued and later…

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Futurity Candidates Brilliant Gallops in Impressive Style Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

The Futurity candidates galloped brilliantly tills morning. Ajax went: impressively at Caulfield, running five, furlongs in 1.3. He was not extended…

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