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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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Democratic Franchise Local Government Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 October 1944 · page 3

In accordance with the Government's proclaimed policy, says the Premier, Mr. W. J. McKell, important reforms are shortly to be…

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Local Government Elections Democratic Franchise

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 November 1944 · page 2

In accordance with my Government's proclaimed policy, important reforms are shortly to be instituted in the general conduct of Municipal and Shire…

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Shire Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 2

The triennial Shire Elections, to elect eight Councillors for the Gloucester Shire Council, takes place on 2nd December next. Nominations…

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Local Government Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 4

When some years ago the local government franchise was extended to give tenants and lodgers at boarding houses and hotels the right to…

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L.G. Elections Bill to Make Voting Compulsory Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 November 1944 · page 2

Although there were strong protests from the Opposition the Stute Government last night secured the suspension of the Sessional and Standing Orders…

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Shire Elections. To the Editor "M. R Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 November 1944 · page 2

Sir,—It is not generally known that there are to be Local Government elections next month, and that the closing date for nominations is…

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Local Government Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 November 1944 · page 2

The elections for municipalities' and shires in the country districts of the State will be held on December 2 of this year. Nominations must be…

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Local Govt. Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 2

Although there were strong protests from the Opposition, the State Government on Friday night last secured the suspension of the…

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Municipal Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 2

Candidates for the forthcoming Municipal election should note that nomination papers, duly signed, should reach the Returning Officer at…

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Burnt Bridge Polling Place

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 3

Mr. R. S. Vincent, MLA, is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. H. V. Gould, Electoral Commissioner "Referring to my communication of…

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Current Topics Shire Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

The poll for the election of eight Councillors to the Gloucester Shire Council will take place on Saturday 2nd December. Intending candidates…

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The Coming Shire Election. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 4

Sir,—Kindly allow me a little space in your valued journal to make a few remarks regarding our Shire Council, which I trust will be of interset to the…

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Municipal Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

It is well for the ratepayers and electors of Wingham to remember that the Municipal Elections will take place on 2nd December, and Nomination Day…

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Shire Election

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

The Shire Election will take plage on December 2nd. The Government endeavoured to make voting compulsory, but…

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Elections Bill Rejected

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 5

By 23 votes to 20 the Upper House on Wednesday rejected the Bill which sought to postpone the local government elections in the County of…

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Shire Elections Contests in Two Ridings Crs. Scobie and Notley Retire

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 4

When the nominations were declared to-day by Mr. Donald returning officer, for Macleay Shire Council, it was seen that polls would need to…

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Municipal Election Twenty-three Nominees No Compulsion

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 4

The Legislative Council knocked out both bills, one to postpone the local government elections, and the other to make voting compulsory…

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Manning Shire Council Election in Each Riding

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 November 1944 · page 2

Nominations of candidates for election to the Manning Shire Council and Tuneurry Urban Area closed on Wednesday, and have resulted in an…

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Shire and Municipal Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 November 1944 · page 6

Shire and municipal elections will be carried out throughout the State as usual this year. This week the Legislative Council rejected the Bill…

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Shire Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1944 · page 2

The poll for the election of eight Councillors to the Gloucester Shire Council will take place on Saturday 2nd December. Intending candidates…

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