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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Parkes By-election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 13

The following slates have been fixed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in connection with the by-election for the…

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Municipal By-Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 2

Nominations closed last night for the by-election on the Kiama Council caused by the resignation of Ald. J. Carson. Two candidates are in the…

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Parkes By-election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

The following dates have, been fixed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in connection with the by-election for the Commonwealth…

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Municipal By-Election. MR. C. S. Boyd Elected

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 2

Polling took place, on Saturday in the by-election of the Kiama Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Aid. John Carson…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 11

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr. T. Clowry; Vice-presidents, Messrs. T. Gillis, A. Wonson, W. Walker;…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 9

The election of officers resulted:—Patrons, Sir George Puller, Messrs. W. Davies, M.L.A., Mr. F. Morton, M.L.A., J. A. Musgrave and J. A…

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Albion Park A.H. &I. Association Election of Officers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 15

At the first meeting of the new committee of Albion Park A.H. and I. Association, the election resulted in the re-election of last year's…

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In Parliament Abolition of Legislative Council—costs of Appeal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 14

Mr. Flanagan: Can the Attorney-General, at this stage, give the House and the country information as to the approximate cost of the legal appeals in…

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Gerringong By-Election

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 3

The Town Clerk reported to the meeting of the Gerringong Council on Monday, that the Minister for Local Government had. stated he was unable…

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Lake Illawarra Polling Place

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 2

In response to requests from the Progress Association, Mr. Davles (Minister for Education) has made representations to the Electoral Commissioner…

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Correspondence. Enrolment Shire Elections. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 9

Sir,—One cannot but admire the splendid organisation and earnestness of the adherents of any political party in leaving "no stone unturned" in…

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ENROLMENT — Shire Elections (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 17

Sir,—One cannot but admire the splendid organisation and earnestness of the adherents of any political party in leaving "no stone…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 11

Prior to the election of officers a motion was moved by Mr. Burcher, seconded by Mr. Rat[?]ell, and carried, that the president receive a…

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Polling Place

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 3

[?]ult of his pressing personal [?]ions, Mr. W. Davies (Min[?] Education) has now been in[?] his colleague, the Chief…

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New Polling I

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 2

As a result of his pressi[?] representations, Mr. W. D [?]ister for Education) has n[?]formed by his colleague, th[?]…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 9

Patrons, The Mayor, Ald. Kicrnan, Mrs. Attwater and the Federal and State Parliamentary representatives; President, Mr. F. C. Frost:…

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New Hospital Board. No Election Necessary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 2

Nominations for the Board of Directors of the Kiama District Hospital closed on Thursday, and as only the required number were received no…

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Bulli Council. Labour Candidates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

Bulli Electorate Council, composed of representatives of branches of the A.L.P. in the Bulli Shire, met last Monday night to receive nominations…

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Jamberoo School of Arts Election of Officers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 2

The first meeting of the new committee of the Jamberoo School of Arts was held on Thursday evening, Mr. D. A. Granger presiding,…

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Sporting. Spring Hopes. How Randwick Candidates Are Progressing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 7

Tragedy of the Spring racing so far is the failure of Amounts to stand up to his work. The old champion is first of the prominent Spring…

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