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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

533 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 27

A.w.a. Pledge Support to Mr. Arthur Fuller, Gelected and Endorsed Labor Candidate for Hume

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

Mr. Arthur Fuller, selected and endorsed Labor candidate for Hume, received a wire on Wednesday from Bathurgt from Mr. Chris. Dalton…

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Waverley By-election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 4

Irrespective of the result of the Hurstville by-electjon to-morrow, both factions of the Labor Party will contest the Waverley by-election, rendered…

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Hurstville By-Election SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 3

Voting in the Hurstville by election took place to-day. Following last night's bitter last-minute campaigns, proceedings to-day were quiet,…

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Hurstville By-election U.A.P. Lead on Primary Votes Mr. Evatt Expected to Win Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

Although the U.A.P. candidate. Dr. Thomas, has a lead in primary votes, there appears to be little doubt that the Hurstville by-election will be…

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Hurstville By-Election Latest Count Mr. Lang's Comment Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

When counting ceased to-night in the Hurstville by-election, the figures were THOMAS...7552 EVATT...6863…

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Car Crash on Election Eve Woman Member Gravely Injured Perth

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Suffering from terrible injury in the car smash last night, Miss May Holman, M.L.A. for Forrest, is in a critical condition to-day…

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Return of Labor Appears Likely in West Australia General Election Figures Perth

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Although the counting in yesterday's general State Parliament election was only half completed late to-day, the indications were that the…

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Return of Labor Likely W.A. Election PERTH

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Although the counting in Saturday's general State Parliament election was only half completed late on Saturday, the indications were that the Labor…

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Car Crash On Election Eve Woman Member Injured PERTH

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 1

Suffering from terrible Injury in the car smash on Friday night, Miss May Holman, M.L.A., for Forrest, was in a critical condition on Saturday…

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Hurstville By-election Mr. Evatt Expected to Win

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

Although the U.A.P. candidate, Dr. Thomas, has a lead in primary votes, there appears to be little doubt that the H[?]rstville by-election will be won…

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Hurstville By-Election Mr. Evatt's Return Assured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 4

When the counting of the primary votes in the Hurstville by-election was completed to-night the U.A.P. candidate, Dr. Thomas, had slightly…

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Waverley By-election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

The industrial Labor Party will select its candidate to-morrow night to contest the Waverley by-election. The selection will be left to the Waverley…

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Waverley By-Election SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. C. E. Martin, the former member for Young in the Legislative Assembly, was to-night selected as the Industrial Labor Party's candidate to…

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W.A. Elections Few Changes in Party Strength Perth

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 3

Figures counted for the Legislative Assembly elections indicate that Labor may have 27 members against 23 opponents in the new Parliament…

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Rich Man's Will Strange Conditions Sons "Must Not Enter Parliament"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 7

Mr. Justice Bennett, in the Chancery Division in London, who had before him the will of a wealthy testator who directed that his sons should…

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First Man and Wife to Be Members of Parliament Together Lord and Lady Runciman in Australia Fremantle

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

"There is not the slightest political significance in my visit. I am here on holiday," said Viscount Runciman, when he arrived here on the…

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In the Council Hurtville By-election Allegations Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

The promise to bring before the notice of the Chief Secretary an allegation that the U.A.P. had adopted improper practices at the Hurstville…

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Waverley By-election Loud Speakers Banned Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

With the experience of the Huretville by-election fresh in their minds the Waverley aldermen have taken steps for banning the use of loud speakers…

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Hume and the Labor Candidates Arthur Fuller Speaks (To the Editor.)

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to a letter appearing in your columns under the name of Mr. Parker Moloney. I desire to make it known that I was not in any…

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Hume Electorate May Have Two Labor Candidates Heffron Party Plan For Albury Man

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

Mr. Sarsfield O’Shannessy has been mentioned as likely to contest the Hume seat at the next Federal elections as an Industrial Labour…

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