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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

533 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 27

Music Examinations Successful District Candidates Announced by Conservatorium

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 2

Results of the recent practical exusination conducted by the State Conservaborium of Music on behalf of the Australian Music Examinations…

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Federal Parliament Motor Engine Bounty Bill SUPPOrTED by Labor Passes All Stages CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 8

The Opposition gave cordial support to the Motor Engine Bounty Bill in the House of Representatives to-day, though the deputy-leader (Mr. Forde)…

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Federal Election Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 December 1939 · page 2

The A.L.P. executive decided to call to-night for nominations for the House of Representatives and the Senate, for the general election that…

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English By-election Governments Holds Seat London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 4

The Stretford by-election, which was rendered necessary by the death of the Conservative member, Mr. Crossley in a Hying accident, gave Mr. Ralph…

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Tomorrow’s Shire Meeting Important Discussions Election of President

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

Cr. H. P. Carberry, if re-elected to the position of Shire President at to-morrow’s meeting of the Gundagai Council, will…

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Election of Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1939 · page 4

A special meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council will be held at 7.30 o'clock to-morrow night for the election of Mayor and Deputy-Mayor, and…

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No Federal Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 5

It is fairly apparent to everyone now that the Federal Government will run its full term of office, and that there will be no early election…

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Nurses' Examination Successful Riverina Candidates Six Wagga Passes Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 6

Names of the candidates who were successful in the examination held by the Nurses' Registration Board on November 14, IS and 16, were made…

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Nurses' Exam. Successful Riverina Candidates SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

Names of the candidates who were successful in the examinations held by the Nurses' Registration Board on November 14, 15, and 16, were made…

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Gory Election Poster

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 7

Jola A. Williams, writing in The Times, recalls a poster alleged to have been issued some years ago by a certain Mr…

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One Parliament for One People Six States Surveyed

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 3

AUSTRALIANS ARE AUSTRALIANS NO MATTER IN WHICH STATE THEY RESIDE. THEY HAVE ONE DESTINY. THEY SHOULD HAVE ONE PARLIAMENT. AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE, THE SEVEN - PARLIAMENT SYSTEM…

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Victorian Elections Opposition to Premier Mr. A. E. Hocking May Stand Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 December 1939 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Hocking, a member of the central council of the United Country Party, may oppose the Premier (Mr. Dunstan) In the Korong-Eaglehawk…

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State Electoral Act Amendment Urged To Limit Expenditure at Elections SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 December 1939 · page 2

Mr. H. B. Turner M.L.A. (Gordon) to-day advocated an amendment of the State Electoral Act to provide for the limitation on the amount that…

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State Parliament Review of the Session Taxation Bills Big Programme Ahead

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 December 1939 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly meets again on February 28 next the present session which has already continued for 141 sitting days, is almost certain…

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