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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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Letter Federal Elections (To the Editor of 'The Picton Port.")

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 2

Dear Sir,—I would appreciate an opportunity to address an appeal to the electors Of your area in support of my candidature on behalf of the…

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Election of First Mayor of Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

The newly-elected Borough Council of Picton held its first meeting on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current…

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U.A.P.-U.C.P. Senate Candidates

Camden News · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 7

Biographical sketches of the Government Senate candidates for New South Wales in this general election: SENATOR A. K. DEIN…

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Federal Elections. Werriwa Electorate. Mr. Walter Duncan’s Candidature

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

Mr. Walter Duncan, endorsed U.A. P. Candidate, reports a very cordial reception to his candidature in the Electorate. He is particularly strong’…

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Federal Elections Points Electors Should Bear in Mind

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 2

Saturday next is Polling Day. Polling booths will ha open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory…

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Federal Elections

Camden News · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 7

Captain Patrick, U.A.P. candidate for the Senate, writes:— Although it does not seem likely that the Menzies Government will be…

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Federal Elections. Polling Day: Sat., Sept. 21. Official Advice to Voters

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

The Commonwealth Electoral Officer (Mr. G. Barrett) issues the following advice to Electors: On Saturday, September 21, the…

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Federal Elections Mr. Lazzarini likely to be Re-Elected for Werriwa

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 2

Proceedings in connection with the Federal elections on Saturday passed of quietly in Picton. Electors dutifully did what the law requires of…

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Phases of the Milk Industry in and Out of Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 October 1940 · page 1

Having received leave of absence from his miltary duties, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., attended the official opening by the Governor, Loyd Wakehurst, of…

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Egg Board Elections

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 2

A theme of discussion amongst poultry farmers in the old Wollondilly shire—that is, those outside the area of the former Municipality of Picton—…

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Wollondilly Shire Elections Nomination Day, Nov. 1

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shire Council last Wednesday, councillors sat up and took notice a moment or two after the Shire Clerk (Mr…

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Shire of Wollondilly. Triennial Election

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 2

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act and the Ordinances there under that an election will be…

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Q V. HOME Reference in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 1

In the course of a speech in Parliament on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's speech, Mr. R. J. Heffron, member for Botany, referred to the…

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Shire Elections Probable Candidates

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 2

Nominations of candidates at the forthcoming election of councillors for the Shire of Wollondilly for the next triennial period closed with the…

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Milk Testing Methods "No Unity of Opinion" Question in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 2

The Minuter for Health, Mr. FltzSimons, answering a question in Parliament last week regarding the present system of…

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Current Topics Predominant — No Election Party

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 October 1940 · page 1

Life of the present Government depends on the preservation of unity within the ranks of the U.A.P. and [?] C.P., a much more difficult…

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More Questions in Parliament Sqaring the Quota

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 3

Mr. H. J. Bate: Can the Minister for Health say whether it is a fact that when the milk shortage was at its worst by reason of drought the dairy…

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Shire Elections Contest in Each Riding

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

Nominations for the election of eight councillors to constitute the Council of the Shire of Wollondilly for the forthcoming triennial period were…

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Wollondilly Electorate Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A, Again Endorsed Candidate

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of delegates to U.A.P. State Electoral Conference from branches within the new Wollondilly Electorate, held at the School of Arts…

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Election to Fill Vacancy in Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 2

Notification was received at the [?] meeting on Tuesday night [?] Department of Works and Local Government advising that…

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