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Politics & elections, 1943

370 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 19

Labor Candidate for Lachlan Seat

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 4

Major J. C. Chanter, D.S.O., a veteran of the Boer war and the 1914-18 World war, is contesting the Lachlan State seat as the selected…

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N.Z. Elections On Saturday Belief Labor Will Win

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 3

AUCKLAND (N.Z.). Wednesday. Prime Minister (Mr Fraser) professes the utmost confidence In the outcome of the general elections on…

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Opening of Parliament Prime Minister Not Present Canberra

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 3

Owing to an attack of influenza the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) was not present at the opening of Parliament to-day…

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17th Federal Parliament Opened Yesterday “B[?]dget Will Mean Grievous Financial Burden” Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 2

The Budget to be presented to Parliament [?]ortly would be the greatest in the Commonwealth’s history, and the financial burden which Australians would have to [?] would be gr[?]vous. This was foreshadowed by the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie)…

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Only Two Nominations For Waranga By-Election MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 4

Nominations closed today for the Waranga seat in the Legislative Assembly, rendered vacant by the death of Mr E. A. Coyle (VCP and previously UAP). The…

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Sensation on Eve of N.Z. Elections Auckland (N.z.)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 September 1943 · page 3

On the eve of the general election which takes place tomorrow, a [?] has been caused by the action of the organiser of the Independent Party group for…

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N.s.w. Parliament Legislative Prospects. Country Interests

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 4

It is expected that during the coming session of the New South Wales State Parliament many important measures of interest to country…

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Premier Pleased With By- Election Win SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 2

Referring to the success of the Labor candidate (Major J. C. Chanter), who won the Lachlan by election from two Country Party candidates, the Premier…

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C.P. And Election Aftermath B[?]ner Says: “Are We Downhearted? No!”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 3

New [?] the Federal elections are over, and Mr. Cu[?]n sad his followers have been returned with what is a record majority for the Federal…

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Fined For Exceeding Election Expenditure MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 3

Charles Edward Kennett, Independent candidate for Toorak at the Legislative Assembly elections In June, was fined £15 in the Malvern court today for having…

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Parliament To Adjourn End of October CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 5

Only hills to be brought down during the current session of the Federal Parliament will be financial measures consequent upon the Budget. These…

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Country Party Wins By Election MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 October 1943 · page 1

Mr W. B. Healy, Country Party candidate, has won Woranga by-election for the State House. With only about 100 absentee votes to be counted he has a lead of 1109…

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Wheat Acreage Restrictions Move For Review in Parliament SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 October 1943 · page 2

Regulations restricting the acreage, for growing of wheat should he reviewed periodically, said Mr Graham (Lab. Wagga); in the Legislative…

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Derby Candidate’s Fall Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 4

While galloping at Rosebery this morning. Tribal a candidate for the AJC Derby, foll heavily and when he cooked off was found to be suffering from muscular…

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Emperor of World Hirohito A Candidate New York, October 14

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 1

Tokio radio commentator today declared that [?]irokito was not only the Emperor of Japan, but also emperor of the world. Therefore, the…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 October 1943 · page 8

First session of the 17th Commonwealth Parliament ended today alter a sitting of only 3 weeks. The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin). in the House of…

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Election of Mayors and Presidents Move For Open Vote Opposed SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 October 1943 · page 2

Strong opposition to an amendment by the Government to compel shire councils and municipal councils to elect their presidents and mayors by open…

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MR. McKELL Introduces Pre-election Budget Substantial Surplus : Farmers To Get Concessions SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 October 1943 · page 2

The Premier and Treasurer (Mr. W. J. McKell) delivered his pre-election Budget in the Legislative Assembly this evening. The State finished the year with a surplus of £ 1,144,35[?]. This financial year a surplus of £ 545,350 is expected. There…

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Strong Candidate Mr Willkie for Presidential Nomination New York, October 21

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 1

In an off-the-record meeting. Mr. Wendell Willkie convinced the majority of Republican representatives that he would be a strong Presidential…

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Upper House Elections In Victoria MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 October 1943 · page 2

Mr L. R. Rodda, af the Country Party, who resigned from the Legislative Council to contest a Federal seat at the recent elections was…

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