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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

161 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 9

Questions in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 4

In the House of Representatives last week, Mr.J. L. Langtry asked the Treasurer the following questions:--…

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The Dubbo By-election (To The Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 3

Sir,--The Dubbo by-election furnishes a striking example of the foolishness with which this country is governed. Because of the untimely…

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Coreen Shire Council "A" Riding Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 2

Three candidates have come forward seeking election to the vacancy for 'A' riding of the Coreen Shire caused by the retirement last year of…

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Items of News Co[?] Shire Council Election

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 June 1942 · page 2

Three candidates are seeking election to the vacancy for A riding at the [?] Shire Council raised by the retirement of Mr. W. Me[?]. They…

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A. M. P. Election of Directors. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 4

The result of the ballot conducted for the election of two directors of the Australian Mutual Provident Society was announced today. The figures were: Dr Stewart Smith…

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Imperial Parliament Plan for Defence and Foreign Policy Problems LONDON, June 4

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 3

Lord Selbourne, closing the debate in the House of Lords on Post-War Settlement, and speaking on behalf of the Government, said that the lesson of…

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Coreen Shire Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 2

In this issue, Mr. T. H. Lewis, of "Woodlands" Merton, advises doctors of 'A' riding of Coreen Shire that he is standing as a candidate to fill the…

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Dubbo By-election Sensation DUBBO

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 1

The Dubbo by-election provided a sensation today when it was alleged by Labor leaders that a plot had been discovered whereby literature…

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National Candidates To Race At Flemington Isambard and Winterset to Win

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 6

I[?]bard and Winterset, who are favorites for, the Grand National double, are selected to win the York Hurdle and Hopetoun Steeple at ,Flemington…

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The Dubbo By-election a Labor Gain

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 2

The polling for the Dubbo by-election which took place on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Geo. Wilson (C.P.), has…

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By-election Result “Warning to Upper House” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 3

Referring today in the result of the D[?] [?]ion the Labor com[?] director (Mr W. E. Dick[?]. MLO). said that Mr Robertson’s victory was a…

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Coreen Shire Council. “A” Riding Election. Savernake Candidates

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1942 · page 6

Three candidates have come toward seeking election to the vacancy for “A” Riding of the Coreen Shire caused by the retirement has…

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Final Dubbo by Election Figures

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 5

All absent votes have how been counted In the Dubbo by-election. Totals are[?] (Lab) [?] V. C. [?] (Non-Party) 2800, A. W. [?] (UCP)[?]…

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Coreen Shire Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 2

Ratepayers of 'A' riding of Careen Shire Will elect a representative on Saturday. next, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr. W…

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Dubbo By-election Result

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 3

The General Secretary of the United Country Party writes:-- "Mr. Mckeil claims a great victory in this by-election and an…

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No Elections in N.Z. Until After the War Auckland (Nz)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 2

The political parties in New Zealand today decided to set up a war administration with seven Government members and six Opposition…

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Government Candidate Candidate Defeated Independent Churchillite Wants Drastic Changes LONDON, June 26

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 June 1942 · page 5

In Meldon (Essex) by-election, caused by the death or Sir ft. Bryce (Conservative), Mr T. Dryburg (Independent.) was elected with a majority of…

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Shire Elections for "A" Riding Vacancy

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 June 1942 · page 3

A poll was taken on Saturday last in "A" riding of the Coreen Shire to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. W. McDonald…

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Items of News Co[?]een Shire Elections

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 2

At the Coreen Shire Council elections held on Saturday to fill the vacancy in A riding, Mr Thomas H. Lewis, Merton, was elected with 102 votes…

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Government Win By-election London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 3

The Windsor by-election was won Capt. Mott Radclyffe, the National Government candidate, who defeated the Independent candidate, Lieut. W…

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