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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

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Our Open Column Cowper Election. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 September 1943 · page 2

Sir,--I desire to thank the electors of Cowper for their continued confidence. Especially would I express my appreciation of the active assistance…

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New Parliament Labor Has 49 Seats Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 2

Dame Enid Lyons won the Darwin seat in Tasmania and becomes the first woman elected to the Australian House of Representatives. She had a…

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Cowper Election Speech by Sir Earle Page at the Declaration of the Poll Tuesday, 14th SEPTEMBER

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 3

I thank the electors who voted for me and the supporters who worked for me, and especially the ladies and gentlemen who actually handled the…

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Federal Election THANKS

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 2

I desire to thank the Electors of Cowper for their continued confidence. Especially would I express my appreciation of the active…

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Senate Election Labor Team in Victoria Melbourne

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 5

The Labor Senate team in Victoria has been elected by an overwhelming majority. Cameron and Keane have been returned and J. N…

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Defamation Case Cowper Candidate

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 5

At the Supreme Court, Sydney, on Friday, Mr. H. H. Adcock, Shire Clerk, Stroud, proceeded against Mr. A. C. Moore, Stroud, on a charge Of…

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Cowper Election Declaration of Poll Sir Earle Page's Comments

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 3

Speaking at the declaration of he Cowper poll at Grafton on Tuesday, Sir Earle Page said he thanked the electors who voted for him and the…

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Election Matter

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 6

Responsibility for all political comment in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections is accepted by the managing-editor of this paper,…

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Senate Election. Melbourne

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 September 1943 · page 2

The Labor Senate team in Victoria has been elected by an overwhelming majority. Messrs Cameron and Keane have…

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Federal Election. the Curtain Falls on New England Contest. Declaration of the Poll

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1943 · page 2

"I thank those electors who supported me in the campaign both by their work and their votes. But, I also say to all those who did not…

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Senate Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1943 · page 2

Except for a small parcel of service votes which cannot affect the issue, final figures in the New South Wales Senate count were released…

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Election Matter

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 September 1943 · page 2

Responsibility for all political comment in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections is accepted by the managing-editor of this paper,…

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Dame Enid Lyons' Election. Eligibility May Be Questioned

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 September 1943 · page 4

A move by Labour rank and file members to question the eligibility of Dame Enid Lyons to sit as the U.A.P. member for Darwin (Tas.) was…

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Federal Elections. 180 Candidates Forfeit Deposits

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 3

Lost deposits for the Federal elections reached the record total of £4500. There were 160 candidates for the House of Representatives and 20 for…

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Kempsey District Ambulance Annual Meeting Election Causes Several Changes On Committee

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 29 September 1943 · page 4

Some sixty subscribers to Kempsey District Ambulance attended the annual meeting held at the Ambulance Station on Wednesday night…

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Election of Committee

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 29 September 1943 · page 4

The poll for election of twelve committeemen was conducted by Mr. Menger. Mr. D. Smith was informed that…

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Islands' Queen Competition £1447 Raised for Patriotic Funds Oxley Candidate Wins

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 October 1943 · page 2

The Islands' Queen Competition was finalised at a ball at Jones Inland on Thursday night, when it was disclosed that the three candidates and their…

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In Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 20 October 1943 · page 4

Canberra reported Friday last that the first session of the seventeenth Commonwealth Parliament ended that day, the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin,…

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Election of Mayors and Presidents Government's Move for Open Vote Opposed

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 2

Strong opposition to an amendment by the Government to compel shire councils and municipal councils to elect their presidents and mayors by…

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Railways. Congestion at Wauchope. Question in Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 October 1943 · page 3

Major Shand: I ask the Minister for Transport whether he is taking action to relieve the congestion that is daily increasing in the railway…

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