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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

444 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 23

Chivalry in L.G. ELECTIONS Opponent's Dash By Car To Assist Lady Nominee

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 4

A dash from Wallerawang to Portland and back again by car was as sociated with the nomination of one of the candidates for the Blaxland…

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American Elections Party Labels Allow a Wide Public Choice

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Tuesday: Millions of Americans tire voting today to elect their President for the next four years…

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Lg. Elections State House Debates Compulsory Voting

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Strong disapproval of the Government move to make voting at L.G. elections compulsory, was voiced by Mr. Bruxner…

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Presidential Elections. Opinion Polls Favor Roosevelt. WASHINGTON

Leader · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 3

On the eve of the Pres[?] election, four or five nation wide opinion polls show that President Ransevell is only slightly head of Mr. Heway…

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Coolah Shire Elections Record Number of Candidates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 11

A record number of candidates has been nominated for the Coolah Shire elections to be held on 2nd December. A total of 20 candidates…

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Blown Out Compulsory Voting at L.G. Elections SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 1

The bill providing, for compulsory voting' at the forthcoming local government elections passed through all stages…

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Shire Elections Electors of "A" Riding Cobbora Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 14

Following many requests by the Chamber of Commerce and residents of Dunedoo and adjoining districts…

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Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 10

The committee directing the campaign of Mr. R. S. Bailey for "A" riding of the Cobbora shire met at Merrysyoen on Monday of…

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Leaving and Inter. Examinations Bathurst Schools Candidates

National Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 3

Forty seven candidates will at for the Laving Certificate Examination which starts next Tuesday at the [?] centre. Bathurst High School…

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Roosevelt's Re-election Acclaimed New York

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 1

The election of President Roosevelt for a fourth term is greeted with accord from all parts of the world, except, of course, Germany and…

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The Shire Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 5

Taking nominations as a guide, more than usual interest is being taken in the Blaxland Shire Council elections this year. Nominations…

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Chivalry in L.G. ELECTIONS Opponent's Dash By Car [?] Assist Lady Nominee

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 10

A dash from Wollerawang to Portland and back again by car was associated with the nomination of o[?] of the candidates for the Blaxla[?]…

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Shires' Association Protest Compulsory Voting At Local Government Elections

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

The Shires' Association of N.S.W. has protested against the Government's proposal to make voting compulsory at the next local government elections. In…

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16 Candidates in Boree!

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 4

There promises to be a very lively election for Boree Shire Council on this occasion. No fewer than 16 candidates have…

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Twenty Seven Candidates For Lithgow's Municipal Handicap

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

Twenty-seven candidates will face the judges -- the electors -- for the Municipal Handicap "to be run" on Saturday, December 2. This is three at least less than was anticipated, the non-starters being one Communist and three to six Lang Labor members…

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L.g. Election

National Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1944 · page 2

As compulsor yvoting will not now apply for Die L.G. elections on December 2. the decision to secure the use of Bathurst court house for a…

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Shire Candidates How They Are Fancied

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Sunday 12 November 1944 · page 7

Discussions at the "Millions Club" recently were very animated when operators issued their, charts after] the closing of nominations for the…

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Coolah Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Sunday 12 November 1944 · page 5

A correspondent writes:— The Coolah Shire elections are arousing more than usual interest. There are twenty candidates for…

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Council Candidates

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 2

Ald. W. Bailey who had previously intimated that he did not intend to nominate for the forthcoming Bathurst Council election said yesterday…

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L.G. ELECTIONS 15 Candidates In Waugoola

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1944 · page 3

Seven district men have nominated [?] the Waugoola Shire Council in ad[?]liion to eight of the retiring council [?] who are seeking re-election…

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