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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

252 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 13

The Coming Elections. Free Publicity

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

"Leader" (Orange): Reams of publicity matter are reaching provincial newspaper offices. The "Leader" wants none of it, but it is amazing…

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Federal Elections. Nominations for Cowper

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 4

John Cain, merchant, Wood Street, Hamilton. Myles Aloyisius Kelly, retired, Coffs Harbour…

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Federal Elections Record Nominations Four for Cowper

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

A record number of candidates for the Federal elections—135 for 28 seats—will face the electors in N.S.W. on September 21. There will be 21 candidates for…

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The Federal Elections to Correspondents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

In conformity with Federal law, all comment on the Federal elections has to be signed by the writer…

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Record Number of Candidates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

A record number of candidates for the Federal elections—135 for 28 seats—will face the electors in N.S.W. on September 21. There will be 21…

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Federal Elections Mr. D. M. Shand's Candidature

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

Mr. D. M. Shana, Endorsed Country Party Candidate for New England, who visited Barrington and Gloucester to-day (Friday) in…

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Federal Election. Federal Member Replies to Graziers' Association Labor's Refusal

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

In replying to Mr, Kilien, President of the Graziers' Association, during a commentary over ZTM, Mr. V. C. Thompson, M.H.R., said:…

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The Senate U.a.p.-u.c.p. Candidates

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 6

Australians admire a fighter, one that comes right up from scratch and who is not set aside from his objective by great odds or the challenge…

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An Editorial Survey Rumination-Review-Reminiscence "The Turtle Laughs at the Tortoise for Having no Hair"--Mr. Curtin and Dr. Evatt as "Defenders" lof Mr. Churchil against U.A.P. Association With Britain's Prime Minister in an Election Advertisement--The A.L.P. then Links Mr. Menzies with Mr. Chamberlain to their Mutual Discredit--What official Labour Said Concerning Mr. Churchill last December--How Can a Disunited Party Assure a "Truly United War Effort?"

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 3

Mr. Curtin at the week-end expressed deep resentment because certain advertising propaganda on behalf of the Government, published in…

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Croydon By-election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 4

Mr. D. B. Hunter, endorsed U.A.P. candidate, was elected to Croydon seat. In the State Parliament. The final figures were Hunter 9003,…

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Federal Elections

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 5

The record number of 338 candidates will contest the Federal elections to be held throughout the Commonwealth on Saturday, September 21…

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St. Joseph's Convent School. Successful Port Macquarie Candidates

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 4

The following pupils of St. Joseph's Convent School, Port Macquarie, have been successful, as follows:—…

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Ladies' Football Election Day Match at Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 6

An unique entertainment, full of thrills and excitement to spare, will be provided by the ladies football match to take place on Taree Park on…

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The Federal Elections to Correspondents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 8

In conformity with Federal law, all comment on the Federal elections has to be signed by the writer…

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Political Points. Saturday's Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 2

For any election matter appearing in this Journal, F. A. Fitzpatrick, of William Street, Wingham, New South Wales, accepts responsibility…

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The Elections. Advice to Electors

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 2

On polling day, Saturday next, 21st September, the polling booths will be open continuously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m…

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Patriotic War Rally Three Popular Candidates

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 2

Three candidates have been nominated for the queen competition to be run connection with the Taree Patriotic. War Rally to be held on 2rd, 24th and…

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The Elections Advice to Voters

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 1

On polling day, Saturday next, 21st September, the polling booths will be open continuously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory. Failure to vote…

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Ryde By-election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 2

The by-election caused by the resignation of Mr. Spooner as State Member for Ryde took place on Saturday. Preferences have yet to be…

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Federal Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 2

Polling day is Saturday next. Mr. J. Berrell is the returning officer for the Taree sub-division and, as far as Taree is concerned, the voting will…

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