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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

473 stories in Murray's papers · page 15 of 24

Federal Elections “Hampered V Country Party” Australia’s War Effort Hume Independent’s Policy Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

Mr. E. V. Roberts, the Independent candidate for Hume, In the course of his policy speech to-night, stressed the need for a far more vigorous and…

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Dynamic Personality Capt James Patrick Senate Candidate

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 5

One of the most outstanding personalities to come forward in answer to the Prime Minister’s appeal for new blood at Canberra, is Captain James…

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POSTPONING L.G. ELECTIONS Diversion Of Opinion

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 3

There is considerable diversion of opinion regarding the action of the Government in deciding to postpone shire and municipal elections…

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“No Poverty in Midst of Plenty” Labor Candidate Attacks Cameron

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 9

Under a strong Labor Government, a surplus of any product would be a matter for joy, net misery, said Mr. John Fisher, N.S.W. Labor candidate…

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Election Correction

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 6

Through an error (not the “Mail’s”) setting out the itinerary of Ald. C. J Nolan in yesterday’s issue the endorsed Federal A.L.P. candidate for Hume…

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Federal Elections Labor Jubilant Expects to Win 10 Seats on Sept. 21 SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

Labor quarters were jubilant tonight over the voting in the Croydon by-election on Saturday. Mr. W. Dickson, State secretary of the…

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The Elections Record Number of Candidates

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

A record number of 338 candidates will contest the Federal elections to be held oil 21st September (Saturday week). There are 65 candidates…

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Federal Elections. 338 Candidates; Seven for Riverina

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

When nominations closed on Saturday there were 338 candidates for the Federal elections on September 21…

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To-day's Latest. Further derails of Week-end Raids — Monday Raids—Fighting Over Houses of Parliament. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

It is officially announced that 47 enemy 'planes were destroyed to-day. Thirteen British planes are missing, but three pilots are safe. Full…

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Senate Election Parties Decide on Preferences Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

It was announced to-day that the Country Party had decided to advise electors to give their second preferences after the U.A.P.--U.C.P. group…

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Successful Candidates

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

The following candidates were successful in the recent Homo Nursing ev[?]nation: Misses B. Cullen, H. Caldwell. J. Campbell, A. Hudson, N…

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Tempo of Election Campaign a Challenge to Mr. Curtin by Mr. Cameron National Government Squabble Speech in Dean Square Last Night Barrage of Questions From Crowd

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 5

“I challenge Mr. Curtin to say that, if I retire, that pave the way to a. National Government,” said Mr. A Cameron, deputy Prime Minister, in Dean Square last night when he spoke in support of Mr. T. Collins,…

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Labor Candidate at Henty Mr. A. Fuller’s Campaign

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 5

Mr. Arthur Fuller, Labor (Non-Communist) candidate, addressed a large at Henty. Mr. Thomas, of “Watervale Farm,” presided, and…

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No Truth in It That “Food Riot” Story Election Cry

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 2

Regarding the question put to the Minister for Commerce and the Navy. Mr. A. G. Cameron. by a soldier at a political meeting on Monday evening…

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Spring Candidates Go Nicely Early Bird Fast SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 5

Prominent spring candidates worked attractively at Randwick this morning. Galloping on the tan, Mildura went…

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Federal Elections Mr. Lang in Albury Town Hall Packed Last Night “England Does Not Need Our Men” “But Planes, Tanks and Equipment Essential”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 6

The Albury Town Hall was .packed last evening and scores gathered on the pavement outside to hear Mr. J. T. Lang, a former Premier, who spoke in support of Mr. A. Fuller, Non-Communist Labor candidate for Hume…

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Federal Elections

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

Seven competitors tor the Riverina [?] at the Federal elections, to be herd on 21st inst, [?] now on war path, and, owing to the…

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Federal Elections Saturday, 21st SEPTEMBER

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 2

With the elections a mere nine days away considerable activity is being evidenced among candidates and organisers. Even as yet the…

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Postponing L.G. Elections

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 1

There is a considerable diversion of opinion regarding the action of the Government in deciding to postpone shire and municipal…

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Federal Elections Evatt Very Critical I Says Menzies Ministry Must SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 3

No Government with the record of blundering of the Meniles Government could probably survive said H. V. Evatt, K.C. (Labor),…

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