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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

370 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 19

Parliament to Adjourn. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 October 1943 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly will adjourn tomorrow afternoon for a week in order to allow members to take part in the [?] days of the loan campaign…

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Red Cross Notes Election of Office Bearers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 October 1943 · page 1

At the recently held meeting of the Divisional Council of Red Cross (N.S.W. Divsion), Mr. Wilfrid Johnson was elected Chairman for the…

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The Maude Weir Efficiency Questioned in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 November 1943 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on the 28th instant. Mr. Lawson (Murray), asked the Minister for Public Works they following question relating to the…

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British By-election London, November 10

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 1

The Woolwich by-election [?] House of Commons resulted:— Major F. O. Beech (Con), 9204 [?] T. Colver (Ind. Labor Par[?]y), 3419:…

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Liberal Democrats Method of Selecting Candidates Decided On SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

The management committee of the new-Liberal Democratic Party, composed of the United Australia, Commonwealth and old Liberal Democratic parties, decided…

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New Party Prepares For Elections SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 2

Provisional council of the new Liberal Democraf[?] Party today discussed a proposal to call for nominations for candidates for the NSW elections next year,…

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Albury Races To-morrow Candidate’s Prospects Discussed High Notions For Handicap

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 November 1943 · page 5

Although the committee of Albury Racing Club MI disappointed with the p[?]or response from owners whe[?] entries closcd tor Its meeting…

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Classes of Instruction for Political Candidates. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 November 1943 · page 3

Classes of instruction for candidates is proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party. In a statement by the publicity committee it was stated that one of the reasons why…

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King Opens British Parliament LONDON, November 24

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 November 1943 · page 3

With customary ceremony Parliament was prorogued yesterday by the Lord Chancellor (Sir John Simon), and a commission on behalf of His Majesty…

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Growers’ Election to Wheat Board Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 November 1943 · page 1

A regulation gazetted today sets out the method in which first election of growers’ representatives to the Australian Wheat Board would be held…

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Democratic Party’s Election Aims SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 November 1943 · page 2

In preparation for the 1944 State elections the new Democratic Par[?]y aims at establishing almost 300 branche[?] throughout NSW. in the next…

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The Maude Weir Further Reference in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 November 1943 · page 2

The Maude weir was again referred to in Parliament on Tuesday last by the Minister for Works, in the following terms:—…

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Land for Ex-service Men Country Party Questions in Parliament

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 6

Pointing out that soldiers were already returning to civil life, Country members in the Legislative Assembly this week raised the question…

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Land for Ex-service Men Country Party Questions in Parliament Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 4

Pointing out that soldiers were already returning to civil life, Country Party members in the legislative Assembly raised the question of what…

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Election of Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 1

A special meeting of the Deniliquin Council is to be held next Monday night for the purple of electing the Mayor for the ensuing term…

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Polling Booth Bandit to Home

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 December 1943 · page 2

For the convenience of electors at Peel’s Creek, West Batlow, the school there has been appointed a polling centre. This action was taken by…

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Yugo-Slavs Form New Parliament SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 3

The Yugo-Slav [?]ment in Australi floped the Allies would recognise and support the Provisional Parliament formed for [?] the [?]retary of…

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Legislative Council Reform Bill Government Honours Pre-election Promise

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 December 1943 · page 1

When, in April, 1941, as Leader of the Labour Party in New South Wales, I presented Labour's policy for the consideration of the electors. I…

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Labor’s Election Hopes SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 December 1943 · page 3

It is believed the Stale executive of the ALP will decide on Friday night not to oppose Opposition members of Parliament who have joined the services at the…

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Open Election of Mayors Council Rejects Ordinance

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 December 1943 · page 2

The Legislative Council by 28 votes to 18 last week disallowed a Government ordinance making open voting compulsory at mayoral elections…

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