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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

181 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 10

Election Campaign

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 August 1943 · page 2

Mr. Fadden is having a bad time in his election campaign. So is Mr. Hughes, the U.A.P. leader. They are receiving the full blast of…

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Candidate for Darling

Western Grazier · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

Mr. J. R. Butler, a grazier, of Lilyvale Station, between Cobar and Wilcannia, will contest the sent for the Darling electorate as an endorsed candidate for…

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Election Advts. Prosecution To Be Launched MELBOURNE. August 10

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 August 1943 · page 3

Information alleging a contravention of the National Security Regulations limiting election pesters to ten Inches by six were Issued by the…

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Election Day Advice To Voters

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1943 · page 2

ON polling day, Saturday, August 21, 1943, the polling booths will be open continuously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory. Failure to vote without a valid reason will render an elector liable to a penalty not exceeding £2. Electors are urged to vote during the morning or early…

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Mr. Curtin Replies To Soldier Candidate

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 12 August 1943 · page 1

Replying to on 'open broadcast" addressed to him by Trooper D. A. Warner, a 9th Division soldier and U.A.P. candidate contesting Franklin…

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The Elections Predictions Of Leaders SYDNEY

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 12 August 1943 · page 1

With poling day on Saturday week, interest in the Federal election campaign is steadily increasing and both main parties are confident of the…

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South Africa Fights On Implications Of Recent Elections PRETORIA. August 6

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 12 August 1943 · page 1

The South African Governemnt has returned to power with an over whelming majority. The parties [?]avcring active resistance to the Axis, led…

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Election Advertising Prosecution SYDNEY, August 15

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 August 1943 · page 4

The Liberal Democrat candidate for Watson. Arthur Dudley is to be prosecuted under the National Security (Supplementary) Regulations governing…

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East Perth Regained Significant Election Pointer PERTH, August 15

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 16 August 1943 · page 1

Labor has regained the East Perth seat in the W.A. Legislative Assembly by a record two to one majority at the by-election yesterday to fill the vacancy…

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Organisers For Elections Tell Of Confidence

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY.—With the election campaign in its closing stages the major parties express confidence at the result of Saturday's…

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Mr. J. R. Butler's Campaign One Parliament for Australia

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 3

Mr. J. R. Butler, who is opp[?]sing Mr. J. J. Clark, M.H.R., in the Federal election next Saturday, as a One Parliament for Australia candidate, held a meeting…

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Mr. J. R. Butler Gives One Parliament For Australia Policy

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 2

THE unification of the various railway systems throughout the country is one of the platforms of the One Parliament For Australia movement. This was stated last night by Mr. J. R. Butler, election candidate, representing…

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Election Day Workers

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 2

Scrutineers and those who have volunteered to work on Saturday for the return of Mr. J. J. Clark. Labor candidate, are asked to meet, at the W.I.U…

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The Elections Broadcasting Deadline Near All Parties Confident Sydney, August 16

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 3

Stepped-up broadcasts to people by various political parites commenced tonight. Wednesday is the deadline by law of issuing electioneering…

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The Elections Final Broadcasts Tonight SYDNEY, August 17

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 August 1943 · page 1

Final broadcasts in connection with the Federal elections to be held on Saturday will be given tomorrow night by the Prime Minister. Mr. Curtin, at…

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Polling Day Next Saturday Two Candidates For Darling Representatives Seat; Arrangements For Voting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 August 1943 · page 6

TWELVE polling booths have been arranged for the city of Broken Hill for election day on Saturday next. The issue is clearer here than in many centres, as there are only two candidates for the Darling Division, a Labor candidate and a representative of the new movement,…

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Polling Day

Western Grazier · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

A large influx or country visitors is expected during the week-end when the electors of Darling go to the polls at Wilcannia. The Sub-division of…

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Petition on Polling Day

Western Grazier · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

Supporters of the Wilcannia Municipal Council's Petition for a railway to Wilcannia will be able to record their approval tomorrow when the…

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Election Results SYDNEY, August 19

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

Final results of the Federal elections to or [?] on Saturday will [?] the Ho[?]…

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The Elections Record Labor Vote Mr. Beasley After Tour Sydney, August 19

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

The Minister for Supply and Shipping, mr. H[?] said today that [?] he had seriously misjudged public [?] the Curtin…

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