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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Election Result. London Press Comments

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 4

The "Daily Telegraph" says it is apparent that Mr. Bruce retains office with a sufficient majority. Unhappily shipping and waterside disputes,…

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Official Correspondence Polling Place for Bucca Wauka

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 2

Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., has been informed that in reference to his representations in relation to an application by Mr. J. E. Kennedy, Hon…

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Wingham Municipal Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 2

The Municipal Election takes place at Wingham on Saturday next-just as similar elections will be held all over the State on the same day…

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Shire and Municipal Elections

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 2

The Shire and Municipal Elections eventuate on Saturday next, December 1st under the new franchise, which admits to the electoral privilege all…

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Country Party Growth. Lessons of Elections

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 2

"The result of the Federal elections is extremely satisfactory to the Australian Country Party," declares the weekly bulletin issued by the…

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L. G. Candidates

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 2

Among candidates, who have announcements in this issue are Ald. W. Wrigley (Mayor), W. P. Chapman (Deputy Mayor) and W. H. Muldoon,…

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Local Government Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 4

As our readers are aware, both Shire and Municipal elections take place, tomorrow, and keen contests are anticipated for the right of representation…

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Municipal Election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1928 · page 4

TO-DAY (Saturday) electors of the Municipality of Port Macquarie are called upon to elect nine aldermen to represent them in the Council for the…

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Hastings Shire Election. to the Editor Port Macquarie News

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1928 · page 4

SIR,—May I be allowed space in your paper to refute the statement being circulated throughout the Shire by some persons unknown, who appear…

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Municipal Council Election. to the Editor, Port Macquarie News

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1928 · page 4

SIR,—As the first municipal election, to be held under adult suffrage, is being held on Saturday, 1st inst., may I through your paper earnestly appeal…

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Taree Municipal Election (To the Editor)

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 December 1928 · page 3

Sir,—In reading over the items of interest in the columns of your issue of November 24th, one cannot but feel amused at the huge list of…

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To-day's L.g. Elections Taree Municipal Council. Ald. Bridge on the Hustings. a Comprehensive Borrowing Scheme. Plenty Loan Money Available Without Increasing the Rates!

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 December 1928 · page 11

The only candidate to announce himself to speak from the hustings is Mr. S. A. Bridge, for Taree Municipal Council. On Tuesday night he…

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Shire Elections. Gloucester Returns All Old Councillors

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 2

The poll recorded in the election of six Councillors to represent the Gloucester Shire during the ensuing triennal period was a record one, 873 votes…

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MAYORAl Election at Wingham Only One Nomination Aid. H. Machine Unanimously Elected Aid. H. E. Baines Elected Deputy Mayor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 2

The first business at the Wingham Municipal Council meeting on Monday night, 3rd. December, was that of Election of Mayor…

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The Municipal Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 3

The Municipal Elections in Wingham were instrumental in stirring up much public interest—and it seems that the same state of affairs existed…

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The Voice of the People. Shire and Municipal Elections. "New Blood" in Evidence

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 3

More than usual interest was taken in the triennial elections of the Macleay Shire and Kempsey Municipal Councils on Saturday last by…

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L.g. Elections. Manning-shire

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 December 1928 · page 2

In connection with the election of three councillors for the three ridings of Manning Shire the voting was by post. For the last three weeks or…

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Federal Elections. New House Complete. State of Parties

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 December 1928 · page 4

The last of the doubtful. House of Representatives seats was dealt with on Friday, when the count definitely gave the Boothby seat (S.A.),…

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Local Government Elections

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 December 1928 · page 10

More interest in Local Government both in the Shire and Municipality, was displayed on Saturday last than has been the case for many years; and…

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Triennial Elections. Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 December 1928 · page 4

THE Municipal election on Saturday passed off in an orderly manner. The adult franchise was responsible for a much larger vote than usual, the…

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