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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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State Elections Are You Enrolled?

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 1

We are advised by the Divisional Returning Officer for Eden-Monaro that the main rolls for use at the forthcoming New South Wales State…

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Rugby League Annual Meeting Election Surprises

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Illawarra District Rugby League took place at Wollongong Council Chambers last Friday. The…

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Election of Officers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 2

For the first time its history the Association elected a Patron, and appointed the Mayor (Ald. W. R. Holden) to that position…

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Timber Supplies Questions In Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly recently with regard to timber supplies, Mr. W. Davies asked the Minister for Forests whether it is a fact…

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Mines & Miners Dust on Lungs Questions in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

In Parliament, . Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., asked, the Minister for Mines was it a fact that a large number of miner's on the South Coast were…

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Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 4

Mr. John Hedge, of Bowral, has received official advice of his unanimous endorsement by the Democratic Party Selection Committee as…

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ILLAWARRA A.L.P. Annual Conference at Moss Vale Preparations Made For State Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Illawarra A.L.P. Electoral Council, held at Moss Vale on Sunday last, a motion expressing opposition to the…

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Kiama Quarries Questions in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 4

Mr. H. Fowles, M.L.A., secured the adjournment of the House, in the Legislative Assembly last week to discuss the position as regards the Blue…

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Miners' Welfare Scheme Question in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 2

In Parliament recently. Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Mines as follows: Can the Minister state whether it is a fact that in…

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Democratic Party Candidate

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 3

Claiming his party's aim is "Equal opportunity for all with special privileges for none," Mr. John Hedge, endorsed Democratic…

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District Housing Question In Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 2

In Parliament recently, Mr. W. Davies asked the Minister for Local Government and Housing if it was a fact that approximately 500 men had…

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State Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1944 · page 4

The New South Wales State Elections will be held in the very near future, and electors are reminded, of the necessity of being correctly…

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Drying of Timber Questions In Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture and Forests was asked a number of questions dealing with the seasoning of timber by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., in…

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POLITICAL Country Party Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 6

Aircraftsman E.H. (Ted) Spensley, the endorsed Countr Party candidate for the Illawarra Electorate, is the man who polled heavily at the Auburn…

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State Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 5

Nominations for the State Elections close at 12 noon to-day, and on present appearances, Mr. W. Davies, sitting Labour member for Wollongong…

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E. H. SPENSLEY Country Party Candidate For Illawarra

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 1

Mr. E. H. Spensley, who is contesting the Illawarra seat at the forthcoming election, was born in New Zealand, and came to Australia when…

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The Elections Miners' Central Councillor Is Endorsed Communist Candidate for Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 10

Mr. Jack Martin, of South Bulli Miners' Lodge, who for a lengthy period has represented the Southern Miners on the Federation…

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Political C.p. Candidate for Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 2

Mr. E. H. Spensley, the Country Party candidate for Illawarra, is Australian born. He received a High School education, and was one of the…

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The Miners Federation and the Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 7

Some confusion has arisen in this District in regard to the forthcoming State Elections as to whom the Southern District Branch of the…

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Mr. Jack Beale's Policy Speech at Gerringong Independent Candidate

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 6

Mr. Jack G. Beale, M.L.A. Independent Candidate for the South Coast Electorate made his opening Policy Speech at Gerringong on Tuesday…

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