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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Corrimal Public Meeting Proposed Pre-selection of Candidates for Municipal Honors. Many Wordy Conflicts

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 8

There was a very fair attendance at the meeting called by the Publicity League, in the School of Arts last Monday evening. It was felt by…

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Aldermanic Candidates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 9

A correspondent writes:—I noticed in a recent issue of your paper that Mr. aldo Lance and Mr. H. M. Parsons have decided to become candidates,…

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Federal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 16
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Polling Day for the Federal Election on Saturday, 17th November Vote by post is allowed if through out the hours of polling on polling…

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Bulli Council Election. Who Will Nominate?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 15

Much criticism—more often adverse than favourable—can be heard levelled against the administration of Bulli Shire Council. The time has now…

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Corrimal Publicity League. Selection of Municipal Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 16

In connection with the forthcoming municipal elections for North Illawarra there are now two portions at Corrimal working in opposition to each…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Ogilivie at Wollongong. Supported by Sir Neville Howse and Mr. R. B. ORCHARD

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 5

Mr. H. G. Ogilvie, selected Nationalise candidate for Werriwa, spoke in the Town Hall Annex, Wollongong, [?] Monday evening last before an…

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Public Meeting. Selection of Candidates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 9

Though the attendance at the meeting held last Monday evening was not as large as that of the previous one, still those who did attend were…

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People's Defence Association Additional Candidates for Municipal Honors

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 9

A well attended meeting was held in the School of Arts, on Tuesday evening. It was called at the instance of the People's Defence Committee which…

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Federal Election Mr. Perkins at Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Perkins, M.H.R., addressed a meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening, in connection with the election and his candidature for the…

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Thirroul Progress Association. Council Candidates Endorsed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 14

At the monthly meeting of the Progress Association on Tuesday evening, the question of selecting candidates for the for the forthcoming Shire Elections was…

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North Illawarra Aldermanic Elections. Interest At Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 16

In connection with the forthcoming municipal elections for North Illawarra interest in the Corrimal end is becoming [?]een. On Monday night last a public…

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Bulli Council Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 16

All particulars regarding the persons [?]ominated, the time for voting and the rolling booths are supplied officially in our advertising columns. The C Riding…

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Election Results

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 9

Arrangements have been made for the election results to be broadcasted by wireless at the "Illawarra Mercury" Office, Church Street,…

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Corrimal. Public Meeting Mr. R. Ruddock, Senr., Depends Publicity Leagues Action. Ten Candidates Will Face Electors Under Citizens' Banner

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 10

A well attended and enthusiastic public meeting was held in the School of Arts' Hall, on Monday evening last, Mr. W. Titus again filling the position…

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Bulli-woonona. Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 12

On Tuesday night in Mr. C. P. Gray's shop, a joint meeting of the Bulli and Woonona Progress Associations was held to select candidates for C Riding…

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New Candidates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 3

Some five new candidates are tipped at Albion Park to contest the municipal spats in the Shellharbour Council, they are Messrs. Theo. Grey (who for years…

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Local Government Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 10

On December 1 the Local Government Elections will take place, and the ratepayers will be called upon to make their choice of representatives for three years. In Bulli Shire and the various Municipalities in the district, the electors will have to make a choice from a number of candidates, and…

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Election Results. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 3

The election results were received by wireless at the "Illawarra Mercury" Office, and the wireless set installed was the best that has yet been heard in…

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Municipal Candidates. to Represent Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 7

At the White Way Theatre, Port Kembla, on Friday night, a public meeting, under the auspices of the Progress Association, was held to…

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