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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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An Irish Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 8

Thomas Hunter (13) was chained with using indecent language in the bar of the Freemasons' Hotel on August 29th…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 6

Mr. Robinson propound that Mr. Fred Hickman be elected President. Seconded by Mr. Vormister. Mr. Hickman returned thanks for…

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Questions in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly on 8th inst., Sir Thomas Henley asked the Attorney-General if it is a fact that the Crown Law Department has altered the…

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A Free Parliament. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 10

Sir,—Australia would have been nearer prosperity had Mr. Scullin, or Mr. Lang, formed a non-party, or an all-party, Cabinet, as Mr. Macdonald…

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Mr. J. T. Sweeney. Will Not Seek Re-election As Miners' Secretary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

Mr. J. T. Sweeney, secretary of the Illawarra Branch of the Miners' Federation, will not seek re-election at the next election…

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Election of Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 11

The Superintendent announced the names, of those that had been nominated for the Committee. The Chairman started that Mr. Clade…

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Thirroul Shire Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 9

A little more interest is being taken in the coming Shire Elections in B, Riding. The three sitting Councillors are to be opposed by…

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Albion Park Nationalists Election of Office-bearers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 3

On Friday evening of last week a meeting of those interested in the Albion Park National Association was hold at the Agricultural Hall, and…

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Bulli Council. Election Candidates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 10

It is expected there will be more than ordinary interest evinced in the forthcoming election of Councillors for Bulli Shire Council. There was much…

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Bulli Shire Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

A Correspondent writes that general indignation is being expressed by a number of members of Thirroul Progress Association over a resolution…

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Municipal Election Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 2

A communication wits read from the U.W.M. at Fairy Meadow, demanding that all positions of returning officers and poll clerks at municipal elections…

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Next Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 2

For the next municipal elections Mr. Endean was appointed returning officer. The remuneration fee was fixed at…

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Bulli Shire Election (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 4

Sir,—Bulli Shire elections will be a little exciting this time. Some are trying to pick the councillors same as some are trying to pick the…

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Bulli Shire Elections Labor Preparing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 5

Bulli A.L.P. Council is now meeting weekly until the Shire elections on December 5. Already Labor's organisation is wll in hand. Mr. W…

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Port Kembla Progress Asscn Special Meeting. Three Candidates Selected for Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

The President (Mr. N. Robinson) presided at a special meeting of the Port Kembla Progress Assn., held at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday…

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Brief Mention. Reprint of Rolls for Commonwealth Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 5

It is proposed to have the Common-wealth Electoral rolls reprinted at an early date in preparation of the forthcoming Commonwealth General…

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Around the District. Helensburgh. Shire Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 6

So far four names are mentioned for nomination for A Riding, Bulli Shire, viz. Messrs. Floyd (of the Paragon), R. Sutcliffe, T. Ryan and…

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Bulli Shire Elections (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 13

Sir,—In reply to Mr. Gray's letter I hope he tips the Melbourne Cup, but I think he will be somewhat astray in his tips for the shire ridings…

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Shellharbour. Municipal Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 October 1931 · page 2

The Shelllharbour District Progress Association held a public meeting in the School of Arts on Wednesday night to nominate two candidates for the…

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 November 1931 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement this issue nomination day for candidates for election to the Jamberoo and Shellharbour Councils will be…

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