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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Hospital Board Triennial Elections First Contest for Years Summary of Candidates

The Independent · Thursday 28 August 1941 · page 2

Tomorrow there it to be conducted a postal ballot for the election of five subscribers' representatives to the Deniliquin…

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Questions in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 1

In the Now South Wales Legislative Assembly last week the following questions were asked by Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, independent member for…

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Sensation in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 6

A sensation was caused in Parliament to-day when allegations were made that certain wealthy prople, including a former Minister for…

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Beechworth Shire Election

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 2

East Central riding was the only one contested in the Beechworth Shiru elections, and resulted as follows;— Bruse S. Moso 134 14, John Sloan 138,…

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Oxley and Wangaratta Shire Election Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 6

Oxley Shire election resulted: Eastern riding C. C. Johnston (retiring) 303, A. Phillips 108. Wangaratta Shire Council: Killawarra riding. A. O. Stamp…

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Hospital Board Election

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 1

Ballot papers in connection with the Hospital Board election must reach the returning officer (Mr. W. J. Salter), by 7 clock this (Friday) evening. Five…

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The Hospital Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

A poll was taken on Saturday for the triennial election of five directors as subscribers' directors on the Board of the Hay Hospital. There…

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Rutherglen Shire Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

The following candidates have been declared elected as councillors of the Rutherglen Shire: Crs. W. H. Chambers (central riding), J. Terrill…

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Hospital Election Mr. Whittney Heads Poll ONLY 50% Record Votes

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

With 123 out of 149 valid votes, Mr. R Whitney headed the poll for the election of five directors of Deniliquin Hospital Board…

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Cases Withdrawn Against Bookmakers Allegations in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 4

Two prominent bookmakers had a case against them for issuing illegal double cards withdrawn, while a person arrested for S.P. betting at Arncliffe…

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Hospital Elections. Result of Ballot

The Independent · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 3

The triennial elections for subscribers' representatives to the Deniliquin Hospital Board of Directors last Friday resulted in the return of Mr…

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Parliament and War

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 15

Mr. J. Macarthur Onslow, of Menangee, writes in the "Sydney Morning Herald":— Quite recently somebody stigmatised the Australian people as being very complacent…

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So We Go on Decentralisation Will Decide Issue If Election Held

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 5

Although wishing him luck, few will envy Mr. Fadden his new role of Prime Minister—without—power. His position is…

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Hay Hospital Board Election

The Pastoral Times · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 3

There were nine candidates for Hay Hospital Board, including three sponsored. by the local branch of the Labor. Party. The three were elected at the…

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Possibilities of an Early Election Veiled In Secrecy Mr. Fadden’s Budget Proposals CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 September 1941 · page 4

The strictest secrecy Is b[?]ng observed by the Treasurer (Mr, F[?]dden), and members of the Federal Cabinet regarding the Budget…

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State Government's Election Promises

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 1

The General Secretary of the U.C.P. writes as follows: -- "There is a phase of the State Government's election promises which…

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Finley' Hospital Election

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 4

The nine candidates for five seats on Finley Hospital Board, are: Mrs M. C. Dawe, Messrs. G. Druitt, J. J.Kelieher J. V McAllister…

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Shire Elections Extension Of Franchise

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 1

The shire clerk - (Mr. W. J. Dyer) reported to Murray Shire Council yesterday that alterations had been made in the law affecting shire, council…

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Mode of Voting at Shire Elections Postal Voting Practically Abolished

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 4

At Monday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council a circular was read from the Under-Secretary, Department of Local Government and…

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Coreen Shire Council Monthly Meeting Tri-ennial Election Arrangements Diphtheria Immunisation Scheme

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council was held on Monday last at the Municipal Chambers, Corowa, there being present Crs. W. H…

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