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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

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MR. H. J. BATE U.A.P. Candidate

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 2

Mr, H. J. Bate, of Tilba, who represented the electorate in the State Parliament for a period of 16 years, paid a visit to Gerringong on…

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"Miss Red Cross" Gerringong Candidate

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Gerringong branch of the Red Cross Society Miss B. Gallegos was selected as the Gerringong candidate in the Red…

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"One Parliament for Australia"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

The following resolution was carried unanimously at Lismore on the 31st August by a large gathering representing all sections of the community:…

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South Coast By-election Mr. Jack Beale

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 October 1942 · page 4

Mr. Jack Beale, who is a candidate for the vacant South Coast seat, caused by the death of his father, Rupert Beale, enters the contest as…

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South Coast By-election

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 3

The by-election in the South Coast electorate of the Legislative Assembly will take place on Saturday next, 14th November…

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POLITICAL Upper House Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 1

The A.L.P. Executive at its next meeting will select 15 candidates for the triennial election to the Legislative Council. In addition a nominee will…

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South Coast Labor Candidate for Senate Preselection Ballot

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 6

Mr. A. V. (Gus) Fenwick, of Unanderra, has been nominated and endorsed by many major Trade Unions throughout the…

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 6

In Parliament last week, Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., asked the Attorney General was it correct that some finance companies…

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Milk Investigator's Report Request for Tabling in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 5

In the Legislative Council on Tuesday last, Mr. E. C. Sommerlad, M.L.C., asked the Minister for Justice (Mr. Downing) if he would lay on the table…

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Milk Report Request for Tabling in Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1942 · page 3

In the Legislative Council on Tuesday last Mr. E. C. Sommerlad, asked the Minister for Justice (Mr. Downing) if he would lay on the table of…

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Mayoral Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 5

The Mayoral allowance was fixed at £72 per year, the same as last year. There were two nominations for the…

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Mayoral Election ..Ald Kelly—mayor Of... Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 9

Ald. J. J. Kelly was elected Mayor of Wollongong last night. He defeated Ald. Parsons by [?] votes to 5…

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Wollongong's Mayoral Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 December 1942 · page 3

As reported in last issue, Ald. J. J. Kelly is the new Mayor of Wollongong. He was elected at a special…

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Council Election At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 December 1942 · page 3

The polling places appointed for the forthcoming extraordinary election at Gerringong are notified by advertisement in this issue…

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