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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1948

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Council Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 3

Sir,—I have been following with a good deal of interest the arguments advanced by the various organisations who…

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Correspondence Council Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 7

Sir, — The present council, which has been in control of local affairs since the amalgamation, while agreeing "in…

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Council Elections Labour's Policy

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 5

A large conference of all Labour Leagues and affiliated trade, unions in Greater Wollongong, was held at the Miners'…

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Council Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Sir,—The Blue Gum Helensburgh Progress Association, at its usual monthly meeting held on the 28th August, discussed…

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"Is the Youngest Candidate A Ratbag?"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 3

Sir—As the youngest candidate for Council Elections, being non-political, non-sectarian and an independent candidate, one must condemn…

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Progress Associations and Council Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 20

At a meeting on Monday night representatives of combined Greater Wollongong Progress Associations decided to…

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Communist Party Programme & Candidates for Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 5

The Communist Party is standing a team of six candidates for election to the Council of Greater Wollongong, and proposes that electors…

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Council Elections The Progressive—Civic Group

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 14

The following who offer themselves as candidates for election to the Council of the City of Greater Wollongong, are widely…

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Over Forty Candidates in the Council Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 1

Although nominations for the Greater Wollongong Council election dosed on Wednesday, these will not be announced Until midday to-morrow (Friday)…

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No Progress Association Ticket for Council Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 1

The meeting of Combined Progress Associations called for last Thursday night to discuss the advisability of running a progressive ticket at the council elections ended abruptly after a motion had been carried to refer…

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Unanderra Progress Assn. Four Candidates Attend

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 4

Three aldermen, the mayor, Ald. Graham, Aids. Maynes and Kelly, and Mr. R. Connor, attended the last meeting of the…

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Correspondence City Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 3

Sir,—In your issue of 2/9/48 appeared a lengthy letter from A.L.P. Campaign Director Connor, containing more than a…

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Council Elections The Editor,—

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 3

Sir,—May I thank, on behalf of the Aust. Labour Party, "Democrat," "Citizen," "Ratepayer" and the whole company…

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Election Expenses

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 5

Aid. Vidler alleged at the meeting of the City Council on Monday night that outside employees of the council were…

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53 Council Candidates

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 7

Fifty-three candidates had nominated for the first election of the Greater Wollongong City Council when nominations…

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Council Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 3

Sir—As a young native-born and progressive citizen, I am offering my services to the electors of Greater wollongong for consideration as…

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Council Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 3

Sir.—May I thank, on behalf of the Aust. Labour Party, "Democrat' "Citizen", "Ratepayer" and the whole company of anonymous…

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Council Election an Open Letter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 3

Sir.—The citizens of this district will be pleased to hear that Mr. G. A. Sargent will be a candidate at the coming Council Elections…

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Council Elections Progress Association Candidates

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 7

Following are particulars of the candidates supported by several Progress Associations for Greater Wollongong Elections…

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