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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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Shire Council Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 1

The subject of the approaching Bulli Shire Council election—Dec. 6th—and the action to be taken by the Association was freely discussed. The…

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Port Kembla Progress Assoc. Candidates Selected for Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the above Association was held in the Memorial Hall, Port Kembla, on Monday night last. Present: Messrs. S. Watson…

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Bulli Shire Election. Labor Candidates. Three for B Riding

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 5

More than ordinary interest was exhibited in the combined meeting of Thirroul branch of the A.L.P. and of affiliated unions, held last Saturday…

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Aspirants for Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 10

The Corrimal Labour League has endorsed the following as candidates for the forthcoming Municipal Elections:—Messrs. Pettingell, W. Dalton, J. Evans…

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Preparing for Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 4

At the North Illawarra Council meeting on Wednesday, the Town Clerk was appointed returning officer for the forthcoming municipal elections, and…

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The Elections Nationalist at Monument

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 5

Lieut. J. R. Lee, M.L.A. on Friday evening, spoke at the Monument, Wollongong. He contended that the Seamens' strike was brought about…

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Federal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1925 · page 3

Dr. Arthur was not able to visit Kiama as announced in the support of Sir Austin Chapman on Tuesday evening in the Oddfellows" Hall…

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Municipal Elections. Port Kembla Selects Municipal Candidates. But Coniston is not in Accord

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 11

A meeting was held in the Amusua Hall, Port Kembla, last night (Thursday) to elect the three candidates for the Municipal elections. There was not…

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The Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 2

Voting at the Federal elections to-morrow is compulsory. Arrangements are being made' for the results being received by wireless at the "Mercury" Office, Wollongong, and announced to the public by loud speaker…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Morgan's Campaign

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 9

Mr. Chas. A. Morgan, the Labour Candidate for Eden-Monaro returned to Wollongong over the week end afte having travelled some two thousand…

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Bulli Shire. a Riding Candidates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 11

We understand that three sitting Councillors—Crs. Fackender, Kinnell and Morrison—will be candidates; also Mr. P. Bannister, and three or four…

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The Elections. Uni. Debaters and Mr. Morgan

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 11

A team of debaters, members of the Sydney University Labor Society offer support to Mr. Morgan in his campaign in Eden-Monaro. The…

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Bulli Shire Elections (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 8

Sir.—I am not a candidate, but interested as all ratepayers should be to see that the men of their choice should be the best that can be had…

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The Elections Prime Minister in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 26

Mr. Bruce arrived by car in the forenoon. He was received by the Mayor, Alderman Smith, and a crowd of citizens, and in the Town Hall he…

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A Senate Candidate

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 26

On Sunday afternoon in Harbour Street at the Showground, a crowd of fair numbers gathered to hear Labor advocates. The president of…

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The Elections Mr. Hughes in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 15

A big crowd to hear Mr. Hughes had been prepared for and the expectation was realized in the Crown Theatre last night The mayor, Ald…

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Bulli Shire Election. Interest Being Aroused

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

Nominations were announced by the Shire Clerk (Mr. C. Wood ) at noon today, Friday…

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The Local Government Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

Now that the Federal elections are past, the ratepayers of the Local Government areas will be called upon to make their choice of representatives for the various Councils. It is a matter that requires careful thought, and it is to be hoped that the…

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THIRROUL Bulli Shire Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 11

Six candidates were nominated for B Riding for the coming elections, viz., Messrs. H. McNaughton, Tuckerman and Crowther, nominated by…

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Bulli Shire Election. the Interest Increases. a Riding

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 11

With eleven candidates in the field it is not any wonder there is a variety of opinion as to who will be elected. Organising work is going on for the…

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