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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Nurses Examination Question in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 7

In Parliament this week, Mr. J. T. Sweeney (Bulli) asked the Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) if there was a shortage of nurses, and also if many…

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Central Wollongong Progress Assn. Municipal Candidates Endorsed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 1

The above association has [?] under consideration for over [?] months the matter of endorsome of candidates for the forthcomi[?]…

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Council Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 November 1941 · page 14

Nominations for Bulli Shire, North Illawarra Council and Central Illawarra Shire closed on Wednesday. Four men who have given many…

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Local Government Elections Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 November 1941 · page 9

Two of the sitting councillors of Bulli Shire have not offered themselves as candidates for the election to be held on Saturday, December 6th…

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Hospital Election

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 November 1941 · page 4

Subscribers to the Kiama District Hospital are reminded that all ballot papers should be in the hands of the Returning Officer at the…

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Mr. C. Nicholson Strong Candidate for Civic Honors Rugby League Secretary in New Role

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 13

Genial secretary of the powerful Illawarra Rugby League, Mr. Clive [?] Nicholson, will contest 'A' Riding in the forthcoming Election, Central…

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Local Government Elections Wollongong Municipality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 7

Twenty - nine nominations have been received for the twelve seats on the Wollongong Council. The names of those nominated appear in…

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Council Elections. JAMBEROO

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1941 · page 3

Nominations are published today for the Jamberoo and Shellharbour municipalities, and reveal that a good, deal of interest is being taken,…

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Questions in Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 November 1941 · page 14

In reply to representations made by Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A. the Minister for Mines (Mr Ba[?]eley) replies that it is expected the…

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The Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 November 1941 · page 12

As will be seen by an advertisement in this issue, Mr. George Hanley, of Market-street, Wollongong, is a candidate for election as an alderman for…

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Cent. Illawarra Shire Triennial Elections -- B Ridjng

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 November 1941 · page 6

W. R. Mather, the Progressive Candidate for B Riding in the forthcoming Shire Elections, is the right man for the job. During the last war…

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Hospital Directors Election Result

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1941 · page 3

At the annual meeting of subscribers of the Kiama District Hospital held on Thursday night last, the result of the recent "straw ballot"…

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Bulli Shire Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 4

Cr. G. E. SHEPPARD, is again seeking re-election for C Riding to-morrow (Saturday). He stands for an all-in war effort, and declares "We…

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Bulli Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 13

A lengthy letter from Cr. E. Ryan of Stanwell Park, arrived to-day — too late for publication in full. I[?] it he draws attention to wild…

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W. R. MATHER The Progressive Candidate 'B' Riding Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 10

in the Forthcoming Municipal Elections, is the RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB. During the last war saw active…

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Central Illawarra Shire. Triennial Elections 'C' Riding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 10

Endorsed Official Labor Candidate for C' Riding, although a comparatively young man, has been active in Trade Union and Labor Circles for a…

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The Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 12

Mr. T. Flynn, who is a candidate for Wollongong Municipality, has a record of active work in industrial and charitable organisations. He has been…

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The Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 9

IN ALL Local Government Areas tomorrow electors will be called upon to make a choice of the men who will govern such areas during the next three years. It is to be hoped that they will approach their task with a desire to select men who will be prepared…

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Cent. Illawarra Shire Triennial Elections--B Riding

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 8

W. R. Mather, the Progressive Candidate for B Riding in the forth[?] Shire Elections, is the right man for the job. During the last war…

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Council Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 December 1941 · page 3

The municipal elections for the forthcoming triennial period will be held today (Saturday). There will be no contest at…

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