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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 9 of 10

Parliament To Adjourn SYDNEY, October 27

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 28 October 1943 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly will adjourn tomorrow afternoon for a week in order to allow members to take part in the final days of the…

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Aborigines Welfare Board Election

Western Grazier · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 4

Mr. Davidson, in the Legislative Assembly asked: I ask the Premier, in the absence of the Colonial Secretary, if it is a fact…

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Letters Re Candidates

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 3

It must be understood that the letters supporting or attacking in any way as such the candidates in the ballots now being conducted by the W.I.U. of A…

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W.i.u. Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 3

Although voting was quiet yesterday when the ballot for the annual election of officers of the W.I.U. opened at the Trades Hall there was a…

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Election of New Bishop of Riverina

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 November 1943 · page 2

Delegates from the Anglican Church throughout the State will meet at Hay, headquarters of the Riverina diocese, this afternoon in an attempt…

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W.i.u. Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 November 1943 · page 2

When the ballot for the annual election of officers of the W.I.U. closed yesterday 2601 members had cast their votes. Voting papers were…

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W.I.U. Of A. Elections Mr. Campbell Re-Elected

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 November 1943 · page 3

Mr. A. R. Campbell has been raelected to the position of circle inspector of the W.I.U. of A. This was announced yesterday by the secretary of…

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W. A. Elections PERTH. November 24

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 1

The almost certain defeat of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Patrick for the Greenhough seat by Mr. Newton, Labor, is the only surprise to…

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Southern District Elections WOLLONGONG, November 25

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 November 1943 · page 2

Mr. Fred Lowden, Southern Miners' president for over 20 years, has been reelected to the position by an overwhelming majority. Mr. W. Penrose easily…

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Water Board Election

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 3

Aldermen Rowe and Harris were reelected Water Board representatives at a special meeting of the City Council yesterday…

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Democratic Party Preparing For The 1944 Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY.—In preparation for the 1944 elections the new Democratic Party aims at establishing almost 300 branches throughout N.S.W. within…

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F.E.D. And F.A. Elections MR. W. C. Williams President

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 1 December 1943 · page 2

The count for the presidency of the local branch of the F.E.D. and F.A. was concluded yesterday, this resulting in the return of Mr. W. C. Williams with a…

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Mayoral Elections Aldermen to Decide Method Sydney. December 2

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 1

The Legislative Council tonight struck out the provision of the Local Government Act which compelled an of on election of Mayors and Presidents of shires…

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Coalies President Sure of Re-election

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—Unofficial reports ind[?] cate that the present general president of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Wells) will be re-elected by a…

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Yugoslavs Jubilant Provisional Parliament Formed SYDNEY, December 5

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 1

The Yugoslay Movement in Australia hoped that the Allies would recognise and support the Provisional Parliament formed for liberated Yugolsavia, said the…

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State Elections in March? Sydney, December 10

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 11 December 1943 · page 1

A State election before Easier is considered likely in political circles. If allowed to run its full course the life of the present Par[?]ament woundn't expire…

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Philharmonic Society Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 December 1943 · page 2

There was a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Philharmonic Society on Friday evening, when it was unanimously…

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Wilcannia Council Mayoral Election Alderman E. C. Young Enters Thirteenth Term

Western Grazier · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Wilcannia Municipal Council held on Wednesday at the Council Chambers, Alderman E. C. Young was unanimously elected Mayor for the 1944 term. This will be Alderman Young's thirteenth term as Mayor of Wilcannia…

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Federal Parliament to Assemble in January Canberra, December 20

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 21 December 1943 · page 1

The Federal Parliament is expected to be called together in January to enable Prime Minister to clear up urgent matters and be free to go…

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Election Void

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 December 1943 · page 2

HOBAKT.—On the grounds that three persons by irregularity or error had been prevented from voting. Sir John Morris, Chief Justice, in the…

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