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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

302 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 16

Loud Speaker at Election Despite Alleggd Arrangement. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 2

Despite a reported agreement under which loud speakers were to have been banned in the Furstville by-election, they were used from…

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Municipal Council Extraordinary Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 3

On Saturday last the extraordinary election to fill the two vacancies in the Council caused by the resignations of Messrs. A. E. Mitchell and…

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W.A. Elections Saturday Labor Win Expected Perth

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 6

Although Labor only has a majority of two seats in the House, political observers expect the party to be returned when the General Assembly elections…

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Mr. Stevens Wrong Price of Flour Increased His Answer in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

Although the Premier (Mr. Stevens), in the Legislative Assembly to-day, stated in reply to a question that the increase in the flour tax of 10/ a ton…

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Shire By-Election To the Electors of "E" Riding

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

Ladies and Gentlemen,— I wish to offer myself as a candidate at the coming election of a councillor to the abovementioned…

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Shire By-Election Four Nominations for the Vacancy in "E Riding."

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 3

Nominations for the vacancy in "E" Riding of the Jerilderie Shire Council closed on Wednesday of last week, and were announced on…

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Ajax Out of Cup and Doncaster Handicap Owners Act Quickly Air Will Now Be Cleared Candidates’ Prospects Reviewed

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 7

It did not take the owners of the mighty Ajax long to come to a decision regarding that horse’s mission at die A.J.C. Cup carnival On Monday the weights for the Sydney Cup and the Doncaster were issued, and as might have been expected, the chestnut was given pride…

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Our Local Parliament Minutes of Previous Meeting Challenged Town Clerk Completely Vindicated

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

There was a full Council on Tuesday night last, March 14, 1939, consisting of His Worship the Mayor [?] J. H. Armour). Aldermen W…

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Labor Factions Will Contest Waverly By-election Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 4

Irrespective of the result of the Hurstville by-election to-morrow, both factions of the Labor Party will contest the Waverley by-election which…

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WOMAN M.L.A. Dies on Re-election to Parliament Perth

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

As the life of Miss May Holman, M.L.A., was despaired of late this afternoon, a special effort was made by the Electoral Department to have the…

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West Australia. Labour Wins General Election. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 2

As a result of ,the general election on Saturday, the Willcock Labour Ministry have been continued in office, with an increased…

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Mr. Evatt’s Election Strengthens New Section. Mr. Heffron Now Has Four Parliamentary Supporters Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 6

With the election of Mr. Clive Evatt, K. C., as member for Hurstville, the new Labor breakaway section led by Mr. R. J..Heffron, M. L. A., has…

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Dr. Thomas Stronger But Mr. Evatt Must Win Hurstville By-election Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

When counting of primary votes in Hurstville by-election was completed to-night, the U. A. P. candidate. Dr. Thomas, had slightly improved his…

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A Protest Was P. & A. Election Unconstitutional?

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 1

Mr. E. T. Matthews has forwarded a protest against the election of the president of the Pastoral and Agricultural. Society last week. It is, based on…

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Industrial Labor Party’s Candidate for By-election. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. S. E. Martin, a former member for in the Legislative Assembly, was to-night selected as the Industrial Labor Party’s candidate to contest the…

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“Improper Practices” At Hurstviile By-Election Mr. C. Evatt, K.C., Takes His Seat in Parliament SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

A promise to bring before the notice of the Chief Secretary the allegation that the U.A.P. had adopted improper practices at…

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Lang Candidate for Waverley By-election Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 8

Mr. James Patrick Ormonde, member of the Clerks’ Union, and a former vice-president, was to-night selected and endorsed by the central executive…

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The Hurstville Election. The Final Figures. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

Mr. C. Evatt (Heffron Labour), won the. Hurstville by-election by 3542. votes over Dr. Thomas. U.A.P. Of Ald. McGrath's. (Lang Labour)…

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Waverley By-election on April 22 SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 7

The writ for the Waverley by-election, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. J. W. Waddell, U.A.P., was is sued by the Speaker of the Legislative…

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Election Reverse for U.a.p

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 6

There may be little significance and yet there may be a great deal, in the change of representation at Hurstville—formerly held by Dr. Webb…

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