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

Politics & elections, 1931

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Candidates for Civic Honours Who are the Starters? R.O. Won't Tell Till

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 5

Speculation is rife as to prospective candidates for civic honours at the forthcoming shire elections. Many names have been mentioned,…

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Civic Elections Wagga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 1

Keen interest is being aroused in the municipal elections owing to twelve Langites having announced themselves to oppose twelve town…

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Lively Night Election Times Bench's Opinion London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 3

Lively scenes at the Birmingham Ragmarket on October 19, during the election campaign, were described at the police court…

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Election of Officers

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 10

On resuming after dinner, the first business taken was the election of officers, which resulted as follows:— President: Mr. Beveridge…

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N.Z. Elections Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

A mandate from New Zealand electors to give effect to a policy of economic reconstruction is sought in a joint manifesto issued by the Coalition…

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Polling Places Abolished

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 3

Mr. G. E. Ardill, M.L.A., has been informed by the Electoral Commissioner that in view of the need of economy, and in some instances on…

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ABOLISHED! Small Polling Places

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 3

As a means of economy, several polling places previously provided for the convenience of voters who reside considerable distance…

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Local Government Elections Shire And Municipal Councils Mayor Not Nominating

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 1

The triennial elections of the Municipal and Shire Councils will be held on December 5…

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The Shire Stakes Bigger Entries Than Usual Eleven Candidates to Fill Six Places

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 2

There are more candidates for civic honours this year than is customary at the triennial bout. The retiring Councillors (six)…

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No Election Orange

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 3

There will be no election for the Canoblas Shire Council this year. No nominations were received other than those of the old councillors, and they…

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COMPETITION Municipal Council Election Nominations Close This Afternoon

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 2

There has been a last minute rush of nominations for seats on the Municipal Council…

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Abolition of Polling Places

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

Mr. G. E. Ardill, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Electoral Commissioner, and has forwarded it to us for…

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Municipal Elections Eighteen Candidates Nominated Ald. Page Not Seeking Re-election

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 4

The Returning Officer (Mr. C. W. Kenny) on Friday last announced the candidates nominated in connection with the…

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City Council Election 22 Candidates Two Aldermen Retiring Name Rejected

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 5

Electors of the Munici pality of Goulburn will have the choice of 22 candidates when voting takes place on December 5. Actually, 23 nominations were received, but when the…

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Murrungal Shire Council General Election of Councillors

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

ELECTORS of "C" BIDING are hereby notified that Ballot Papers in connection with the Election of two Councillors to be…

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5000 Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 5

It is expected that over 5000 candidates will have offered themselves for election to the 320 shire and municipal councils in New South Wales…

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Municipal Election Fourteen Candidates Mayor Standing Again

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 2

Fourteen candidates are contesting for the nine aldermanic seats at the triennial election to be held from 8 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Council…

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No Grouping Council Election List of Polling Places

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 3

There will be no grouping of candidates on the ballot papers in connection with the election of aldermen to the Goulburn City…

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Parliament Opens "Dishonesty" a Qualification Mr. Bavin's Attack Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 4

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday, the leader of the Opposition (Mr Bavin) gave notice that he would move a…

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Shire Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 5

Ballot papers have been circulated among electors in A. Riding of the Mulwaree Shire. A box for the reception of ballet papers will be placed…

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