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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 8

Past president, W. Duncan; president, J. Waters; vice-presidents; E. A. Williams, Henlen; secretary, P. Dwyer; treasurer, E. Messiter; executive…

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In Parliament Level Crossings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 20

Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Transport if it is a fact that a number of private railways in N.S.W. cross the main high…

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Presidential Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 9

Late returns in the United States Presidential election indicated an almost certain victory for Mr. Roosevelt…

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In Parliament UNEMPLOYMENT

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 24

Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A, expressed his dissatisfaction that no provision was made in the Budget for the unemployed. Approximately…

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Queen Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 12

The local Comforts Fund Committee held a very successful dance in Stevens' Hall on Saturday night, and as a result Miss Jean Clelland, the…

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Advance to Dairy Farmers. Questions in Parliament

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 5

Following is Hansard report of question asked in the Legislative by Mr. W. Davies:— Is it a fact that the State…

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Erection of Silos. Statement by Instructor. Questions in Parliament

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 4

Following is Hansard report of a discussion in the Legislative Assembly recently following a report made by an instruction of the…

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 17

Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A. pointed out to the Minister for Health the unemployed married persons are supplied with a "medical book" and…

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Mines & Miners Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 13

The counting of ballot papers in connection with the annual election of officers of the South Coast Branch of the Miners' Federation is now…

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Kiama Council. Extraordinary Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1940 · page 1

Steps are to be taken to fill the two vacancies in the Kiama Council. Ald. C. J. Lamb resigned some months ago, but action was delayed…

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In Parliament Coal Gas

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 7

Mr. Baddeley (Cessnock) moved that a select committee be appointed to inquire into and report upon the feasibility of the utilisation of…

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 14

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. asked the Colonial Secretary if it is a fact that agents of a certain art firm in Sydney are travelling through various…

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Photographic Enlargements Question in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 December 1940 · page 1

In Parliament Mr. Davies, M.L.A., asked the Colonial Secretary whether it is a fact that the agents of a Sydney company are travelling through…

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Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 5

At the conclusion of the general meeting, a special meeting was held for the election of Mayor. Aid. McBarron moved that the…

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Cent. Illawarra Shire Election of President

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 6

A special meeting of the Central Illawarra Shire Council was held on Monday night for the purpose of electing the President for 1941…

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State Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 19

All parties are now preparing, for the State elections which are expected to be held next April. Gordon King, a former State…

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Parliament Defended

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 December 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Kiama branch of the United Australia Party, held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night, the Hon. J. A…

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