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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

489 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 25

Elections in Two States Government Wins in S.A. ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 1

The State elections yesterday have resulted in the return of the Liberal and Country League direct Government supporters as the strongest…

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Anxious to Begin Campaign Corowa C.p. Candidate

Border Morning Mail · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 3

Speaking at a meeting of the Boree Creek branch cf tile Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. J. M. Smith. Urana vice-president of the N.S.W…

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State Elections Government Returned in South Australia and Queensland SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 4

State elections were held in Queensland on Saturday, when Mr. Forgan Smith's Labor Government was returned for the fourth…

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State Elections in South Australia and Queensland Both Governments Returned

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 3

The result of the State elections in South Australia and Queensland on Saturday last was that, with some alterations, both Governments will be…

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Labor Candidate For Corowa

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 3

[?]b authoritatively, stated that the Party will not nominate a can[?] for the Corowa seat at the forth[?] State elections. It will…

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Forthcoming State Elections Country Party Candidate at Boree Creek

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 3

Speaking at a largely attended meeting of the Boree Creek Farmers and Settlers' Association, on Saturday last, Mr. J. M. Smith, of…

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By-Election in "E" Riding of Jerilderie Shire Nominations Close April 16

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 3

After months of delay, the Department of Works and Local Government has at last advised the Jerilderie Shire Council that a…

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Country Party and Elections Prospects Bright

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

The State Country Party faces the forthcoming elections with confidence, as it will go to the people with a record of service to the rural areas that has…

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Mr. Mair Will Not Tell State Election Date SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 2

Mr. Mair’s oyster-[?] attitude on the date of the State elections, which must be held next month, has caused a flood of speculation as…

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State Elections C.p. Candidate Visits Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

On Thursday evening last a meeting was held at the Royal Hotel, Corowa, to form a committee to support the candidature of Mr. J. M. Smith,…

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Parliament "Break-up" Only 12 Members Remain for Close of Session

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 4

Only 12 members of the House of Representatives, including the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) and the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin)…

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No Date Announced For State Elections Parliament Will Not Sit Again Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly adjourned to-night and will not sit again until alter the State elections…

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Enough for War Ambulance Twice Over Remarkable Success of Police Appeal Over a Thousand Pounds Banked Brilliant Debutante Ball Winds Up Effort Win for Country Candidate in Popular Lady Contest

The Independent · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

The Police War Ambulance [?]ppeal, which concluded with brilliant Debutante Ball in [?] Deniliquin Town Hall on…

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Is May 17 the Date for State Election

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. A. Mair) has not yet announced the date of the generated elections in the State, though the Legislative Assembly has adjourned…

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WAGGA F. AND S. ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting: Election Of Officers

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 20

At the annual meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr, G. H. Poile was elected president. Other officers elected…

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Election Activities at Oaklands

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 1

A meeting was held at Oaklands on Saturday night for the purpose of forming a committee to work for Mr. J. M. Smith at the forthcoming State…

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Coup in Iraq Dictator Endeavours to Coerce Parliament London, April 11

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 4

According to the latest information from Bagdad, Sayid Rashid Ali, having failed to secure the support of any responsible Iraqi statesmen for his military…

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Election Date on Wednesday? Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 4

It is understood the Premier (Mr. Mail) will announce the date of the elections to the U.A-P. convention on Wednesday…

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Will They Be Postponed ? Elections in N.S.W. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 2

In view of the grave war situation there is a possibility of a last-minute move to postpone the Slate elections…

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Review Of Candidates' Prospects In Albury, Melbourne and Sydney Races Bon Hastee May Score At Albury. This Afternoon St. Patrick's Meeting Cursive For The Welter

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 4

Bon Hastee is engaged in three races at Albury St. Patrick's Race Club's meeting this afternoon, and she will be hard to beat in whichever race or races are chosen for her. Fields promise to be good, and as Melbourne and Sydney race…

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