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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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Election of Mayor Alderman Oakman Unopposed

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 1

Alderman E. Oakman was elected, unopposed, Mayor of Picton at the last meeting of the Picton Municipal Council held during the…

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Nepean Shire Council. Extraordinary Election

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 3

Saturday, 10th February, is polling day for the election of a Councillor to represent p Biding, of the Nepean Shire, a position caused vacant by…

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Miss Picton Competition Won by the Farmers' Candidate

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 3

A good crowd was present at the dance in the Protestant Hall on Monday' night when the winner of the "Miss Picton" competition was…

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Election of Officers

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

President: Mr. Oakman nominated the re-appointment of Dr. K. O. Jones. The Secdetary said the President in his letter apologising for his absence…

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Election of Officers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 2

The following office-bearers were elected at the meeting; Patron Dr. Denneen; president, Mr. M. Hogan; vice-presidents, Messrs. Davison and…

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Severe Criticism of Apple and Pear Iniquitous Pool. Local Growers Thwarted of Their Just Rights. Speech in Parliament by Mr. Jeff Bate

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 1

Speaking on a motion for the adjournment of the House in the Legislative Assembly on the 13th instant, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A. for Wollondilly…

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Jeff .Bate, M.L.A., and Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

“So long as I occupy the position of Premier of this State, which, as you all know is a rather precarious one, I will undertake to personally…

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Members of Parliament Enlistment in A.i.f

The Campbelltown News · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

Mr. Frank Burke, M.L.A. asked the Premier in the Legislative Assembly if it were a fact that strong pressure is being brought to bear to secure…

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Questions in Parliament. Milk Distribution

Camden News · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. JEFF BATE: Can the Premier say hether it is a fact that the newsagents of this city have developed a block run system superior to…

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Questions in Parliament. Milk Distribution

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Mr. JEFF BATE: Can the Premier say whether it is a fact that the newsagents of this city have developed a block run system superior to…

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Local Government. No Election During War

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 4

The State Cabinet has decided to postpone the local government elections from the first Saturday in December next, when they are due to…

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L.g. Elections Postponed Position in Wollondilly Shire

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 2

Local Government elections have been postponed by the State Government until 12 months after the war, which means that municipal an shire councils…

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Shire Elections

Camden News · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 1

With the Wollondilly Shire and its neighbour, the Nattai Shire, have the distinction of being the only two councils in the State which will be…

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Weniwa A.L.P. Candidate Support Withdrawn

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 1

South Coast branches of the A.L.P. have reacted so bitterly to the sus­pension of the State executive of the Party that the endorsement of Mr…

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The Elections September 21 - Polling Day

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 2

The Federal Parliament will be dissolved this week, and during the coming three weeks the voice of aspirants for political honours will be heard all…

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First Municipal Election in Picton Proceedings on Nomination Day (Reprinted From "The Picton Argus," May 1, 1895)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 August 1940 · page 4

Picton was in quite a flutter of excitement yesterday, the occasion being the nomination of candidates for the newly-created Borough of Picton…

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First Municipal Election at Picton (Reprinted from "The Picton Argus, May 8, 1895.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 4

The polling for the election of the nine gentlemen to compose the first Borough Council of Picton took place on Saturday last at the Protestant…

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Federal Elections

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 September 1940 · page 3

The contest for the Werriwa seat promises an interesting struggle. Candidates already in the field are as follows:—…

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Federal Elections. U. A. P Meetaing at Camden

Camden News · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 1

On Thursday last a meeting of the U.A.P. branch at Camden was held, Mr. R. F. A. Downes, president, being in the chair. Representatives of…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Andrew Lyell Scott

Camden News · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 3

Werriwa electors will find in Mr. Scott, the selected and endorsed U.A. P. candidate, a man fitted by success in private life, to enable the National…

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