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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Polling Day. Probably March, 27

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

It is understood that the State elections will be held on Saturday, March 27. No official, announcement has been…

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Culcairn Shire Elections. Returned Men Co-operate Against Ex-internece

Young Witness · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

CULCAIRN.—The returned soldiers' protest against ex-internets being nominated for the shire council cot receiving any definite reply…

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Municipal Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. T.P. Moloney, one of the candidates, addressed the ratepayers on Saturday night. He complained that he and other candidates were getting…

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Triennial Elections

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

SATURDAY next, 31st January, will be Polling Day for the Triennial Elections of the Murrumburrah Municipal…

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Municipal Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

The municipal elections will be held on Saturday next. The principal polling place will be at the Town Hall. To have the requisite qualifications an elector must on…

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The Lady Candidate!

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 4

Grace Scobic, the maid with the buzzy voice who shrieked, at the shirker in Gundagai during war time, wants to get…

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Municipal Elections. To the Electors. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Young Witness · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 5

WE, the undersigned Aldermanic Candidates, note that you are being asked to Vote for us in conjunction with Messrs. Gordon, Lazzarini,…

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Municipal Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Archie Turnbull addressed a meeting at East Goulburn on Friday evening. At this. late stage of the contest no useful purpose would be served by giving a summary…

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Triennial Elections

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

Saturday last was Polling Day for the Triennial Elections in the Municipality of Murrumburrah. Not much public interest was taken…

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The Elections

The Yass Courier · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The Shire and Municipal elections took place on Saturday, and although the surface of things appeared unruffled, there was a[?]…

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Municipal Elections

The Yass Courier · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The municipal elections were held on Saturday, when the polling place was at the Council Chambers, Mr. Poignaud being returning officer, and…

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When Will the Election Be? Sydney

Young Witness · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Practically the whole of the preliminary work connected with organising electorates for the purpose of the State election have now heen…

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Crookwell Shire Elections

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

The election of councillors for the Crook well Shire took place on Saturday. Mr H. J. Hogan was defeated by Mr George King for A riding…

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State Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

The Sunday Times states: "Recommendations for selection have been made by local branches of the National organisation in the various…

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Successful Q.c. Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Some misconception exists as to the terms of admission to the State High Schools. As already notified, admission is gained by passing the…

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Municipal Elections. Four New Aldermen

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

The municipal, election took place on Saturday and excited a considerable amount of Interest. The poll wall declared by Mr. R, J.. McLean (Town…

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Local Government Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

The municipal and shire elections held throughout the State on Saturday were in vested With unusual interest. In the Paddington municipality the majority of the…

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Election of Shire President

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of Demondrille Shire Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, for the purpose of electing the President for ensuing year…

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Goulburn Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

The Progressive Council for Goulburn electorate met on Wednesday at the Goulbrn Town Hall. Mr. A. J. McDonald was in the chair. The…

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Queanbeyan Municipal Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 4

Unusual Interest was evinced in the municipal election on Saturday last. There were 15 candidates in the field for tile nine vacancies, among whom were six of the…

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