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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Would Have Preferred Election CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 October 1941 · page 1

“I have no hesitation in saying that I would have preferred an election.” said the Minister for Air (Mr. Me-Ewen) to-night. In this way an…

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Questions in Parliament Carrying of Firearms

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 3

Mr. Lethbridge: Is it a fact that under an old English law still in force in this State it is an offence to carry firearms on Sundays? if so, will the…

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The Federal Parliament The Fadden Government Defeated CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 October 1941 · page 2

By three votes the Fadden Government was defeated in Parliament this afternoon when Messrs. Coles and Wilson (both Independent…

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Federal Parliament Meets and Adjourns Till the 29th CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 2

The new Labor Government met Parliament yesterday, and secured the possible the passage of a Supply Bill for…

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Carrathool Shire Elections The Question of Moving to Griffith

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 4

The question of whether or not the office of the Carrathool Shire Council should be moved to Griffith may become a major election issue in the…

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Polling Places in Murray Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 1

At the request of the shire clerk (Mr. Dyer), Murray Shire Council yesterday named the following polling places for the triennial elections next December:…

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Happiest Man in Parliament "I'll Applaud Again" Says Joe Langtry Canberra --

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 3

A Canberra correspondent, reviewing the tall of the Fadden Ministry, had the following to say about the Federal Member for Riverina:…

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Happiest Man in Parliament “I[?]ll Applaud Again,” Says Joe Langtry

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 3

A Canberra correspondent, reviewing the fall of the Fadden Ministry, had the following to say about the Federal member for Riverina:…

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Murray Shire Elections Polling Places Fixed

The Independent · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 3

At Monday's Murray Shire Council meeting Mr W. J. Dyer (Shire Clerk) Bought the Council's direction in regard to the appointment of…

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Municipal Elections Poll on Abolition of Wards

The Independent · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 1

Municipal, triennial elections [?] take place in Deniliquin on [?]day 6th December. [?] Municipal Council at its…

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N.Z. Decides No Election This Year Wellington (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 2

It was officially announced to-day that there would be no general election in New Zealand this year, and the life of the present Parliament will be extended…

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Questions in Parliament Travelling Stock and Camping Reserves

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 1

Mr. Lethbridge: Can the Minister for Lands say whether it is a fact that certain lands in this State have been indicated as travelling stock…

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Happiest Man in Parliament “ I'll Applaud Again,” Says Joe Langtry

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 2

A Canberra correspondent reviewing the fall of the Fadden Ministry had the following to say about the Federal member for Riverina…

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Carrathool Shire Election Contest in Two Ridings

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 3

Friday was nomination day for the Shire of Carrathool for the forthcoming local government elections. In B riding, Crs. George Chapman…

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Confirmation at St. Mary's 97 Candidates Receive Sacrament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 3

On Sunday last the confirmation of 97 candidates was carried out by the Bishop of Wagga Wagga (Most Rev. Dr. Henschke) following the 10…

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Triennial Election of Murray Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 October 1941 · page 1

The triennial election of six councillors for Murray Shire will be held on December 6, providing that more than the required number of candidates…

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Local Govt. Elections SATURDAY, 6th DECEMBER

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 3

The Shire and Municipal elections throughout the State will be held on Saturday, 6th December. On this occasion the franchise has…

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Travelling Stock Reserves Question in Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., asked-the Minister for Lands (Mr. J. M. Tully) whether it is a fact that certain lands in this State…

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Shire Elections Voting by Post

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 4

Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A., has received a letter from the Minister for Local Government and Housing, in reply to his personal representations…

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Municipal & Shire Elections

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 3

With proper publicity by councils and the exercise of care by voters the forthcoming local government elections should be the most satisfactory yet…

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