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

Politics & elections, 1931

233 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 12

Council Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 6

A report was received in Goulburn last night from Parliament House that the proclamation which Mr. Lang has issued respecting the elections in…

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Federal Elections Three Candidates for Werriwa

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 9

There will be a triangular contest for the Werriwa Electorate in the Federal Elections to be held on 19th December:…

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Municipal Elections and Town Impvmt. Rate (To the Editor.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 9

[WE do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our correspondents.] Sir,—I understand that a report…

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Municipal Elections

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 9

Ald. W. Thompson writes:—Recently a letter appeared in your Journal over the signature of Mayor Ryan, re the voting of a sum toWards the erection of the Band…

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Federal Elections Postal Voting

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 7

Electors qualified to vote by post at Commonwealth Elections are those— (a) who, on Polling Day, will not…

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Council Elections Voice of Ratepayers Challenge Re That Gutter

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 2

Sir.—Re kerbing and guttering. A Mr. Ibbotson has been quoting figures in regard to this work, which are incorrect. All information in regard to…

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Council Election Ratepayers' Campaign

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 2

The Goulburn Ratepayers' Association election campaign will close with a public meeting on Knowlman's Corner to-night…

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Fourth Candidate for Werriwa

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 3

According to a message from Woolongong to-day. Mr. M. P. Shepherd, who is proprietor of a bill and saloon in that town, will…

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Federal Elections Mr. Hardy At Yass Whirlwind Campaign

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 2

The Federal elections are now in full swing and a whirlwind campaign is the result. Yass will hear plenty of politics within the…

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Municipal Election Mayor And Two Aldermen Out Four New Men Elected Largest Poll On Record

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 2

The outstanding feature of the triennial Municipal Council election on Saturday was the fact that the Mayor, Ald. O’Brien, and…

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Local Government Elections Mayor Tops City Vote Poll Declared at 2.30 a.m

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 2

Eight of the 10 retiring aldermen who sought re-election were returned to office as a result of the Goulburn City Council election on Saturday. The Mayor, Ald. C. F. Furner, topped the poll…

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Bigga Budget Federal Election Campaign

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 8

Brigadier-General McNicoll, the selected U.C.P. candidate for Werriwa, accompanied by Mr. W. J. Armstrong (of Binda), addressed a good…

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When Numbers Went Up Council Candidates Had Their Say Conservative Policy Justified

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 8

In the presence of a small gathering the returning officer (Mr. L. S. Gibson) declared the result of the Shire Council election poll at 9 p.m…

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BRIG.-GENERAL McNICOLL Scholar and Soldier U.C.P. Candidate for Werriwa

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 3

Brigadier-General McNicoll, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., C. de G., V.D., B.A., D.I.F. Ed., United Country Party candidate for Werriwa, has…

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Shire Elections Only One Change T. J. Kennedy Displaces J. T. Dooley

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 3

The poll in connection with the election of six councillors for the ensuing triennial term was declared by the returning officer (Mr. L. S…

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Choice of Mayor Election To-night

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 2

The newly elected aldermen of the Goulburn City Council will meet for the first time to-night, when the business will consist of…

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Labour Candidate Minister for Education

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 December 1931 · page 3

The Minister for Education, Mr. Davies will speak in Goulburn from Knowlman's Corner to-night…

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The Federal Elections. Contest for the Hume. Address by Mr. Collins

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 1

There was a large attendance of the electors in the Mechanics' Institute, Harden, last night, to hear the political views of Mr. Tom…

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Shire Election for B Riding. Crs. Gordon and Ross Re-Elected

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 3

THE postal ballot to elect two Councillors for B Riding of Demondrille Shire, took place on Saturday last. The two retiring Councillors,…

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Municipal Elections. a Record Poll Taken. Five New Aldermen Elected. Ald Heggaton Tops the Poll

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 1

NEVER before in the history of the Murrumburrah Municipal Council has so much interest been taken by electors as in a Triennial…

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