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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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4,000,000 Will Vote At Elections CANBERRA, Thursday.—

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 6

Electoral officers stated to-day that more than 4,000,000 people would be asked to vote on October 23 at 10,000 polling booths…

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Municipal Elections Nominations On November 17

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 4

THE triennial municipal election must be held on the first Saturday in December which, in this year, falls on December 4. The nomination…

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'Blackguardly Statements' Alleged Attacks In Parliament SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1937 · page 1

SPEAKING at Gosford, the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Menzies) referred to his recent statement in the House of Representatives about…

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The Mayor Will Be Candidate For Sturt Seat

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 3

CONFIRMATION of the report that he would contest the Labor preselection ballot for the Sturt seat in the State elections was Riven to-day…

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Mr. Lyons Confident for Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In a farewell message, to electors of Queensland Mr. Lyons expressed pleasure at the success of his visit to that…

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Federal Elections on October 23 Some Official Advice To Help Electors

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1937 · page 1

SOUND advice to voters in connection with the Federal Elections has been issued by the Electoral authorities for polling day, Saturday, October 23. The polling booths will be open continuously from 7.30…

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What Our Correspondents Think Of Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 4

To the Editor, Sir— It is an undoubted fact that many a candidate, who, because of his unquestioned honesty and integrity,…

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Some Views On Election Labor's Circular to Manufacturers To the Editor, Sir.—

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1937 · page 4

Some weeks ago a manufacturer sent me a copy of a circular marked "Confidential" sent round to manufacturers. It was on official…

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Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 6

FEDERAL elections will take place on Saturday and to-day the Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Darling (Mr…

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Barrier Miner Friday, October 22, 1937. Federal Elections To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

TO-MORROW is the day on which electors throughout the Commenwealth can do their bit for the good or otherwise of their country…

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The Elections Official Advice to Voters

Western Grazier · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 2

The following advice to voters in connection with the Federal Elections has been issued by the Electoral authorities…

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The Federal Elections Steady Stream Of Voters

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 7

Voting for the Federal elections for the Darling seat and the Senate was conducted in an orderly manner to-day. The Electoral Returning Officer…

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Election Results Over 2BH Tonight

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 7

Arrangements have been made for 2BH "The Barrier Miner" Broadcasting Station to broad-cast between 10.30 and 11…

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Building Held Up Because of Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Leading Sydney architects reported last night that following the Federal elections they had received instructions to proceed…

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Animated Interest In Carnival Melbourne Cup-derby Candidates (By "Aintree") Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 6

INTENSE interest is being shown in the Spring Carnival of the V.R.C., which will begin at Flemington on Saturday. With the completion of the acceptances for Saturday and the drawing of barrier positions, discussions on…

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Latest Election News. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 3

The latest State of Parties for the House of Representatives are U.A.P. 28; U.C.P. 16; Labour 28; doubtful two…

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Municipality of Wilcannia. Triennial Election of Alderman. Local Government Act, 1919

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 2

NOTICE Is hereby given that the Triennial Election of Alderman (Seven to be Ei[?]ted) for the above Municipality will take place on…

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Elections in England (Special to "The Miner") LONDON, November 3

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 6

The latest position, as a result of municipal elections in the London boroughs is that Labor, with a net gain of 53 seats, has 732 seats, while…

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Elections in England (Special to "The Miner") LONDON,, November 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 6

The late [?]t position, as a result of municipal elections in the London boroughs is that Labor, with a net gain of 53 seats, has 732 seats, while…

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Barrier Miner Friday, November 12, 1937. Informal-votes at Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 2

ALTHOUGH some faults can be found with our present system of clotting candidates to the Senate there is no excuse for the amazing…

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