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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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The Election of the New Pope

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

The first task of the Sacred College when it assembles for the election of a new Pope will be to destroy the ring which the dead Pope wore, and the…

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Ukrainian Parliament London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 4

"The Times" Prague correspondent states that the Volosin Government, whose list of candidates is the only one allowed, and for which most…

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Municipal By-Election Mr. C. Tilbury Elected

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 2

There was only a 25 per cent, vole at the by-election necessitated by the departure from the district of Aid. F. T. Yeoman on Saturday last…

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Diggers' Annual Election of Officers Lament Concerning Mr. Job's Departure

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 1

Present at the annual meeting of the Lockhart R.S.S.I.L.A. sub-branch, held last week, were: Messrs. W. R. Oliver (president), G. C. Job (hon…

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Ruthenian Diet Heavy Government Polling Prague

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 1

The Government Party polled 92.4 per cent. of the votes for the Ruthenian Diet. The elections followed the totalitarian system…

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Election for Temora Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 2

With a total of 270 votes, Mr. L. W. B. Smith was elected alderman of Temora at the extraordinary ejection on Saturday. Mr. J. P. Payne, the only…

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Italian Aspirations "Soft Pedal" Until After Papal Election London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The Pope's death has caused Italy to delay the prosecution of her "Natural aspirations" and also her demands against France, says the British…

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Election of New Pope London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

It is assumed that the Conclave to elect the new Pope will begin on March 1, giving time for the two South American Cardinals to Join the Sacred…

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Temora Council By-election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

With a total of 270 votes, Mr. L. W. B. Smith was ejected an alderman of the Temora Municipal Council at the extraordinary election a few days ago…

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Hurstville By-election Three-sided Contest Likely Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

Both factions of the Labor Party as well as the United Australia Party will contest the Hurstville by-election—rendered necessary by the death of Dr…

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Disdain Fast Five at Caulfield Plate Candidates at Work Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 8

The best time recorded this morning by an Oakleigh Plate candidate was 5 in 1.1 [?] by Disdain on the steeplechase grass at Caulfield. Disdain ran…

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Hurstville By-election Three-Sided Contest? SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

Both factions of the Labor Party as well as the United Australia Party will contest the Hurstville by-election,…

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Hurstville By-election Mr. C. EVATT, K.C, to Nominate in Hepron Labor Party Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 1

Mr. Clive Evatt, K.C., last night accepted an invitation from members of the Hurstvtile branch of the Heffron Labor Party…

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Hurstville By-election Mr. C. Evatt, K.C., to Nominate In Heffron Labor Party SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2

Mr. Clive Evatt, K.C. accepted an invitation from members, of the Hurstville branch of the Heffron Labor Party to nominate for party selection…

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Hurstville By-election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 3

Mr. Clive Evatt, K.C., on Saturday night accepted an invitation from members of the Hurstville branch of the Heffron Labor Party…

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Hurstville By-election Mr. Evatt. K.C Selected by L.L.P. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 7

Mr. Clive Evatt, K.C, was to-night selected by the executive at the Industrial Labor Party to contest the Hurstville by-election in the interests…

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Hurstville By-election Mr. Evatt, K.C., Selected by I.L.P. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 1

Mr. Clive Evatt. K.C., was last night selected by the executive of the Industrial Labor Party to contest the Hurstville by-election in the interests…

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Secret Conclave Prepares for Papal Election Rome

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 1
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Furniture and bedding has been taken in to the Court of St. Damascus, at the Vatican, where the Conclave of Cardinals that will elect a successor to…

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The Latest Second Edition Election of Pope Conclave Opens on March 1 Vatican City

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 4

The official conclave which will precede the election of the next Pope will open on Much 1. It is expected that all 62 Cardinals will have then…

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