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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Raleigh Country Party Candidate. Validity of Electoral Council Action Challenged. Non-endorsement of Mr. Jordan Held to Be "Illegal."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 5

Thus an editorial in the last issue of the "Bowraville Guardian": The wishes of Bowraville members of the Country Party were ignored…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was field on Monday night. There were present Aid. M. J. Brosnan (.Chairman), N…

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Oxley Electorate. Captain G. D. Mitchell a Candidate

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

Captain G. D. Mitchell. M.C., D.C.M., announced on Saturday last, that he will stand for the Oxley seat at the State elections, as an…

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Estate Agency Bill Opposed. Mr. Lang's Attack in State Parliament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

The bill which provides for the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, stock and station agents, and real estate agents, and for the control and…

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Local and General. Capt. Mitchell a Candidate for Oxley

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

Captain D. G. Mitchell, M.C., D.C.M., announced last week that he will stand for the Oxley seat at the State elections as an Independent…

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Polling Place at Rainbow Reach

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 4

The following letter from the Electoral Commissioner to Hon. Roy S. Vincent is self-explanatory: With further reference to your…

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Gloucester Election U.A.P. Campaign Enthusiastically Launched Appreciation of Sitting Member, Mr. Bennett

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 4

The popularity with which the State member for Gloucester, Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is held was very convincingly evidenced in the enthusiasm behind the launching of the United Australia Party's campaign in this electorate in the Soldiers'…

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State Elections on May 31?

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

The State election campaign will begin in earnest immediately after Easter. Party officials and organisers are already busy preparing the party…

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Two Polling Places

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 7

The Electoral Commissioner has informed the Hon. L. O. Martin, M.L.A., that it has been decided to change the name of Forbes River…

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Oxley Electorate. Polling Places

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 2

The Hon. L. O. Martin, Minister for Works and Local Government has received the following communication from the Electoral…

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Official Correspondence. Polling Booth Change

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 1

The Hon. L. O. Martin M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Electoral Commissioner, Sydney :—…

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Our Local Parliament. Aftermath of Sewerage Works Subject of Complaint. Many Requests for Minor Repairs

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council proved a protracted affair last night, there being a large batch of correspondence…

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Two State Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 2

Wins were scored by each Government at the State elections in Queensland and South Australia on Saturday. In Queensland Mr. Forgan…

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Gloucester Election U.A.P. Campaign Launched Enthusiastically. Appreciation of Sitting Member, Mr. Bennett

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 4

The popularity with which the State member for Gloucester, Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is held was very convincingly evidenced in the…

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Birdwood Polling Place

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

The Hon. L. O. Martin, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Electoral Commissioner, Sydney:—…

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Polling Place at Stewart's River

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

The Hon. L. O. Martin, Minister for Works and Local Government, has received the following communication from the Electoral Commissioner…

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Saturday's Elections Labor Holds Q'sland

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

Labor will have a substantial majority as the result of the elections on Saturday, and Mr. Forgan Smith will lead his fourth successive Government…

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Federal Parliament. Canberra

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

The Federal Parliament adjournd shortly before midnight to a date to be fixed not later than May 28. Many Members left Canberra during the…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns. Canberra

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 5

The Federal Parliament adjourned shortly before midnight to a date to be fixed, but not later than May 28th. Many members left Canberra during…

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New South Wales State Election. Sydney, Friday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

Addressing a meeting at Croydon last night, the Premier (Mr. Mair) said he knew the date of the election, but was not going to say exactly what…

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