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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

675 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 34

Mr. Roland Green to Contest Bathurst Seat Other C.P. Candidates Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

It was announced definitely to-night that Mr. Roland Green, former M.H.R. for Richmond, will contest the Bathurst seat in the Country Party…

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Rush Election Saturday, March 26 Writs Expected on

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 3

Preparations are being made, to hold the State elections on March 26 The Premier (Mr. Stevens) on Thursday conferred with the…

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State Elections. Labor in Two Divisions

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

Labor now seems certain to approach the state elections in two divisions. One will be led by Mr. Lang as leader of the official Labor…

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Queensland Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 3

The Queensland State elections will be held on Saturday, April 2…

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"Austria is a German Country" But Will Brook No Interference Dr. Schuschnigg's Speech to Parliament "Freedom and Independence Our First Duty" Chancellor Cheered by 40,000 VIENNA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 1

"Austria is a German country and stands or fails with its German mission," declared the Austrian Chancellor (Dr. Schuschnigg)…

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Corowa Seat Country Party Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

Mr. E. T. Kendell, farmer and grazier, of "Brentwood," Lockhart, has been endorsed as the United Country Party candidate for Corowa…

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Queensland Elections Bitter Campaign Expected Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

One of the most bitterly contested campaigns in the State's political history is expected following the surprise announcement of the…

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South Australian Elections Betting Shops and Hotel Hours Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

Two issues at the State elections, to be held on March 19, will be the question of licensed betting shops and early closing of hotels. Opinion on…

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4000 Meetings of Protest to Be Held This Week Foreign Policy Reversal Election to Be Demanded London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 1

Over 4000 meetings will be held throughout Britain next week to protest at the Hesitation of Captain Eden, stales the…

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State Election Campaign Mr. Lang's Address Closer Settlement Policy "Will Make Millions of Acres Available" Land Monopolists Blamed Parkes

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 4

The keynote of Mr. Lane's address to the Country Conference of the A.L.P. this afternoon was his intention, if returned to power,…

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State Elections Lightning Campaign Saturday March 26th. Writs Issued To-day

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 1

The New South Wales general elections will be held on Saturday March 26th., .Writs were issued to-day (Monday),…

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Mr. Mason on Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

No one who values freedom in the community would agree with Mr. Mason's attack on Parliament, said the Minister for Justice, Mr. Martin,…

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"Parliament All Humbug" K.C.S Remarks Draw Reply Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

Commenting to-day on the statements of Mr. Mason, K.C., that he did not propose to re-contest Woollahra because Parliament was "all a…

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State Elections Saturday, March 26 Lightning Campaign Writs Issued Yesterday

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

The New South Wales general elections will be held on Saturday, 26th March, Writs were issued yesterday (Monday), and nominations…

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No Labor Candidate for Temora

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

The central executive of the A.L.P. on Thursday night officially declared the election campaign open and decided to instruct all Federal Electorate…

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Election on March 26 Premier's Policy Speech on March 10 One of State's Shortest Campaigns

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

The election will be held on Saturday, March 26. The writs were issued yesterday, and nominations will close at noon on…

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The Corowa Seat C.P. Candidate Merits and Needs the Electors' Support" (To the Editor)

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

Sir, The Government having fixed Saturday, March 26, as the date for the State elections, Mr. E. T. Kendell, the U.C.P. candidate is…

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British By-election Late Ramsay Macdonald's Seat London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

Sir John Anderson (Nationalist), a former Governor at Bengal, won the Scottish Universities by-election, caused by the death of Mr. Ramsay…

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Racing Rules Diggers' Race Club's Appeal to A.j.c. W.d.r.a. to Hold Another Election Counsel's Opinion

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 8

Following the action of the Western District Racing Association in refusing to allow Diggers' Race Clubs to vote on the election of office-bearers of the…

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Councillor L. Redgrave, of Coolamon Not a Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

Councillor L. Redgrave, president of Coolamon Shire Council, whose name, appears in the city press as an independent candidate for the Temora seat…

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