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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

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B.d.a.a.l.p. Election Booth Allotments

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 3

A meeting of the Campaign Committee was held at the Women's Branch meeting room, on Wednesday night. The Campaign Director reported that…

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Barrier Miner Friday, August 20, 1943. Labor Politicians' Election Pledge

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

EVERY Labor candidate in the elections for a new Federal Parliament tomorrow who obtains the official endorsement of the Australian…

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Voting Compulsory At Elections; Plans For The Local Poll

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 3

TOMORROW is a day of national importance. It is polling day, and at thousands of polling booths over the whole of the Commonwealth, the people of Australia will record their votes, deciding the great issue as to whether…

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Voting In Australia's Vital War Time Election; 415 Candidates, 2 Houses

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 7

SYDNEY.—Voting in Australia's most vital wartime election began promptly at 8 a.m. today, and booths throughout the metropolitan area were called on to deal with a big early rush of electors. A record number of…

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Election Pledges (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 3

Sir.—The "Miner" has taken the field on the question of Communism and Labor. The Labor Party pledge sets all members of the Party an objective to…

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British Comment On Elections Greater Political Stability Than For Some Time Enlarged Majority May Enable Mr. Curtin to Visit England London, August 22

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 3

The Times, commenting on the election in a leader under the heading: "Curtin's Triumph." says the Government has been given a solid backing…

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Election Pledges

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 2

In a letter published yesterday, signed by Mr. R. Gardiner, under the above caption, a few words were missed, and the original is re-stated…

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THE-ELECTIONS Battle Royal In Reid SYDNEY, August 25

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 1

Most interest in New South Wales doubtful seats is now concentrated on Reid, where a battle royal is still in progress between sitting member Mr…

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N.Z. Parliament Ends AUCKKLAND, August 27

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 30 August 1943 · page 2

An amendment to the Arbitration Act depriving parties to a dispute of the right of appeal from the Arbitration Court decisions was passed by the House…

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Parliament Makes 1916 Marriage Legal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1943 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.),—A bigamous marriage 27 years ago was legalised in the last hours of the present Parliamentary session…

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Dissatisfied Teachers Parliament House Stormed Melbourne, September 1

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 September 1943 · page 1

As a protest against the alleged failure of the Government to provide a better deal for them, especially in relation to promotion, hundreds of school…

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Lachlnn By-Election SYDNEY, September 1

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 September 1943 · page 2

A writ for the Lachlan State scat by-election rendered necessary by the death of Mr. O. P. Evans was issued today…

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The Elections LATEST S.A. Position Adelaide, September 3

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 4 September 1943 · page 4

The latest elections scrutiny has sent Labor candidates further ahead in Grey and Wakefield. Where both seats will be lost by the Opposition. In Boothby…

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The Elections SYDNEY. September 5

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 6 September 1943 · page 1

No new figures were added to the totals today in doubtful New South Wales seats. The chief returning officer Mr…

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Beaten Candidate A Pleased Man

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 September 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—Although defeated. Mr. John Howard, the Labor candidate for Cowper at the recent Federal poll, is still a very pleased man…

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Parliament to Meet on September 16 CANBERRA, September [?]

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 1

The first meeting of the New Parliament will be held on September 23. This was announced by the Prime Minister. Mr. Curtin. today. He added…

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Labor's Candidate for Lachlan Sydney, September 6

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 4

The Executive of the A.L.P. tonight selected Major J. C. Chanter as the Party's candidate for the Lachlan by-election. Major Chanter's father at…

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The Elections SYDNEY, September 6

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 3

No service votes were included in to-day's elections count. The only figures available were mainly those of absentee votes from far distant centres. The…

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Federal Parliament Meets On 23rd CANBERRA, September 7

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 September 1943 · page 3

The 17th Federal Parliament, elected on August 21, will Assemble for the first time in Thursday, September 23, the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said after…

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The Elections Fremantle Poll Declared PERTH, September 7

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 September 1943 · page 3

The figures for the Fremantle poll were declared today. They were:—Curtin. 37,380; Lee. 11.782; Bracks, 8.304…

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