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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Coreen Shire Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 3

Attention is directed to the message to the ratepayers of Coreen Shire by Cr. Gordon Duncan, of Daysdale, on page two of this issue. Cr. Duncan is…

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To-morrow's Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 1

Fourteen earnest candidate trying for civic honours. But only nine can reach their goal, the rest must rank as "gonners."…

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Council Candidates MR. B. H. R. (Harry) Lambert

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 4

In submitting his name to the electors of Albury, Mr. Lambert fully realises the responsibilities which are the lot of an [?] lived [?] elected will do all in his…

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—Council Elections Voting To-morrow Occasion Warrants Intense Interest

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 December 1941 · page 4

To-morrow municipal and shire elections are to be held throughout the State. In Albury 20 candidates will face the electors and the importance of…

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A Candidate Replies. (To the Editor.)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 December 1941 · page 4

Sir,—Permit me to reply to certain statements made by “First Thing First” in your issue of December 4. I am accused of giving undue…

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Council Elections Vote Early To-day And Vote Intelligently

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 December 1941 · page 4

Today Municipal and Shire elections will be held throughout N.S.W. and every man who has a pride In his rights of citizenship will make…

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Camera Shots Around the Municipal Polling Booth on

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 December 1941 · page 6

An exceptionally keen interest was taken by those who voted in Saturday's municipal election. The above pictures show electors and party organisers outside the polling booth at the Town Hall…

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Council Elections Lets Than 40 Per Cent. Poll Six Retiring Aldermen Are Re-elected

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 December 1941 · page 4

Albury. citizens did-not give the expected attention the municipal election on Saturday and less than a 40 cent, poll was experienced. Six of the retiring aldermen were re-elected…

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Polling Places Busy

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 3

The fact that there were fourteen candidates including many prominent townsmen, was responsible for the record number of residents…

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The Council Elections Labour Wins Six Seats

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 2

On Saturday last local governing areas throughout the state held the [?]ienniel elections which had been postponed a year ago by the Mair…

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Local Government Elections Record Vote in Corowa Municipality Result Is Vindication of Old Council

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 3

In the absence of any definite issue the Municipal election of 1941 hits been fought and practically won by the…

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Election of Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 1

A special meeting of the new Deniliquin Council will be held next Monday night to elect the Mayor for 1942. If Ald. McFaull decides to accept…

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Shire & Municipal Elections Eight Aldermen e-Elected

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 December 1941 · page 1

Polling for the election of shire and municipal councils throughout the State took place on Saturday. It is four years since the last local government elections. Usually they…

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Meeting of N.Z. Parliament Auckland (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr Fraser) announced to-day that Parliament would meet probably on December 18. Although there is no need for panic…

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Shire Elections. a Close [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 December 1941 · page 3

The election of three representatives for B Riding of the Berrigan Shire Council, tho only riding in which there was a contest, Lock place…

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Shire Elections One New Councillor Elected

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 December 1941 · page 3

A deal of interest was evinced in the triennial elections of the Jerilderie Shire Council held on Saturday last. There were contests in…

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Hay Municipal Council Election Of Mayor

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council for the purpose of the election of Mayor and standing committees was held on Tuesday evening, there being…

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Election of a Mayor Special Meeting on Monday Night

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 3

The question which everyone is asking will be answered on Monday night next, when there will be a special meeting of the newly elected…

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Hay Council Elections

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 2

Labour candidaes won six seats with seven endorsed candidates for Hay Municipal council. There were 13 candidates, and those successful were:…

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Windouran Shire Council Election

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 4

Mr. W. J. Salter, returning officer for the Windouran Shire Council elections announced the result of the ballot for two councillors for the B Riding at…

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