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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

544 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 28

Mr Heath Not C.p. Candidate

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 June 1946 · page 2

Sir,—“Mr L. A. Heath as C.P. Candidate?” (B.M.M. this morning). The answer is in the negative. I have lately been honored with an…

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Liberals Will Select Candidate To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 July 1946 · page 3

Liberal Party candidate for the Albury by-election caused by Mr A, Mair’s decision to contest the Senate, will be selected at an Electoral…

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To the Editor Albury By-election

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 July 1946 · page 2

Sir.—I was interested in Mr J. E. Jelbart’s letter in the “B.M.M.” with reference to the Goulburn by-election. He seems to be very optimistic with regards…

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Labor Ministers Accused of Political Cowardice Mr. Fadden Outlines C.P.‘s Election Policy CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 July 1946 · page 5

“Immediate action to declare vacant executive offices in the Communist-dominated unions will be taken by the Country party if it is in power.” the leader of the party (Mr Fadden) declared in an election speech at Yass tonight. He was speaking in support of Mr Warren…

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Lp. Candidate for Albury Mr E. Atkinson, Holbrook, Chosen

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 July 1946 · page 1

Mr E. P. Atkinson, president of Holbrook branch of the Liberal Party, was endorsed at an electoral conference in Albury…

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Liberal Candidate for Albury

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 July 1946 · page 5

After his selection as Liberal Party candidate for Albury electorate the Leader of the Opposition and chairman of the NSW Liberal Party (Mr Vernon Treatt) congratulates Mr E. P. Atkinson, of Holbrook (left). The present member, Mr A. Mair, is in the centre…

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Football Final Clash With Election Feared

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1946 · page 3

Victorian members of Parliament are frowning on Septem. 28 as the Federal general election date because the League football…

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Mr. Padman’s Rejection Disappoints Albury Liberals Country And Labor Parties To Choose Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 July 1946 · page 2

The decision of Albury Liberal electorate conference on Tuesday to endorse Mr E. P. Atkinson to contest Albury by-election when Mr Mair resigns was freely discussed in Liberal Party circles in the town…

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Liberal Party Candidate for Albury Mr. E. Atkinson, Hoibrook, Chosen

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 2

Mr. E. P. Atkinson, president of the Holbrcok branch of the Liberal Party, was endorsed at an electoral conference in Albury on…

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Albury State Seat Candidate

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 3

Mr. Ernest P. Atkinson, 37, station manager, of Lady kirk, Holbrook, has been selected as Liberal Party candidate for the Albury by-election…

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The Coming Federal Election Mr. Roberton Member for Riverina Addresses Corowa Electors

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 1

On Friday afternoon last Mr. Hugh S. Roberton, selected candidate for Riverina Electorate in the interests of the Australian…

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Preparing for Albury By-election

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 5

In Albury yesterday Mr D. G. Padman’s rejection by the Liberal Party pre-selection conference for the Albury by-election continued as a…

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Two Candidates for Holbrook Shire By-election

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 6

Two nominations have been made for the D riding by-election in Holbrook Shire caused by the resignation of Cr T. E. Kendall. The candidates…

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Clash Over Broadcasting Committee’s Report to Parliament Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 6

Evidence of bitter disagreement between the Government and Opposition members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Broadcasting…

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Liberals Still Discussing Albury By-Election Choice Labor Minister at Albury To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 6

Since Tuesday the keenest discussion has continued unabated as to the position of Mr D. G. Padman in relation to Mr E. P. Atkinson’s…

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Dr. Evatt Coming Home For the Elections CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 3

The Minister for External Affairs (Dr Evatt) will return to Australia in time for the election and referendum campaign, the Prime Minister said…

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Election Violence in Mexico Mexico City

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 1

An Electoral Commission official was killed and several others were wounded in pre-election shooting at Tlajomulco, near…

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Lang Candidate to Oppose Mr Chifley Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 5

The Lang Labor Party intends contesting the Macquarie Federal seat held by the Prime Minister (Mr Chifley) at the Federal elections…

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Labor Rally in Albury Four Candidates For Pre-Selection

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 5

Delegates of Albury, Henty and Holbrook branches of the ALP to Albury Electoral Council met in Albury yesterday to consider nominations of candidates to contest Albury seat when Mr. A. Mair vacates it. Four nominations had been submitted and they will be sent on to…

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Decks Almost Cleared for By-election Fight C.P. To Choose Candidate Tomorrow “ALBURY L.P. Branch Behind Mr. Atkinson”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 July 1946 · page 2

By tomorrow all the cards will be on the table in the by-election fight for the Albury seat First into the field the Liberals selected their candidate—Mr E. P. Atkinson, of Holbrook—and he is at work on his plans…

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