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Politics & elections, 1946

544 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 28

To-morrow’s By-election

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 2

Except in circles where political zeal is normally pronounced, public interest in the by-election to be held in the Albury and Corowa electorates to-morrow has been faint. This was to be expected since the people had a surfeit of campaign clamor so recently in the Federal…

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Republicans Increase Lead In U.S. Elections “New Deal Withered and Died in Icy Breath of Common-sense” New York

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 1

As counting proceeds more and and more of the undecided seats in the American elections are going to the Republicans. The latest returns show (with numbers in old House in parentheses):—…

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Candidates’ Final Appeals in Dean Street

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 November 1946 · page 1

Dean street re-echoed last night to final pleas by leading lights of the three political parties on the eve of the Albury by-election today…

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Move By Democrats May Oust Truman Resident Determined Not to Resign Sequel To Republicans’ Election Victory WASHINGTON

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 November 1946 · page 1

American Associated Press says it can be stated wthout qualification that Mr Truman will not resign as President, as a result of the Republican victory in the Congressional elections…

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400 Women Candidates in French Elections PARIS

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 November 1946 · page 5

Four hundred Frenchwomen are among the 3000 candidates who are contesting the Parliamentary elections which are being held today for the first…

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“Cleanest Elections for Years” Few Irregularities Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 November 1946 · page 1

The by-elections held yesterday in Ashfield, Albury, Auburn and Corowa were the cleanest elections for many years, the State Electoral…

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Four By-elections

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 November 1946 · page 2

It is generally conceded, even by ardent opponents, that Labor’s candidate (Mr C. J. Hurley) has won the Albury by-election. This being so, Mr Hurley succeeded at the first attempt, whereas Mr J. C. King failed in two. The feat was less meritorious, however, on account…

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State By-election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 November 1946 · page 2

Voting in connection with the by-election for Corowa Electorate on Saturday last was certainly consistent with the relative strength of the…

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Security Precautions Almost On War Footing Armed Soldiers and Police Guard King and Queen Safe Drive to Parliament House; Fears Of Terrorist Outrage LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 1

Nearly 1000 police stood by in the Mall an hour before Their Majesties were due to leave Buckingham Palace for the State opening of Parliament, as a precaution against Jewish terrorists. Mounted police were held in readiness in side streets while buildings in…

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6000 Banned From Rumanian Elections London

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 8

The diplomatic correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” states that M. Michalache (vice-president of the Rumanian National Peasant Party) has…

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Corowa Election. MR E. A. Kendell Likely Winner

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 5

The polling in the by-election for the Corowa. seat in the-State Parliament on Saturday resulted in an apparent win for the Country Party candidate, Mr…

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Corowa By-Election Country Party Regains Seat with Election of Mr. E. T. KENDELL

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 2

Not a great deal of interest was evinced in the by-election on Saturday lasts for the Corowa electorate in the State Legislative…

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Polish Elections Next January Warsaw

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 5

It is officially announced that Polish elections will be held on January 19, 1947…

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Mr. C. J. Hurley, Henty, Wins Albury By-Election

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 1

"From the latest count I expect to win the Albury seat by about 700 votes," said Mr. C. J. Hurley on Thursday afternoon. I have always been confident, and the electors have justified that confidence. I am very grateful for their support, and I can assure them…

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Corowa By-Election Poll Probable Saturday Morning

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 3

Counting of the primary votes for Corowa by-election has practically been completed. The latest figures available yesterday were:--…

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Municipal By-election at Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 2

A municipal by-election will be held in Wagga on November 23, for two vacancies on the council caused by resignations. Wagga’s first woman alderman,…

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Albury By-election Poll To Be Declared Today

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 2

Poll far Albury seat in the State Government by-election will be declared at noon today. This announcement was made by Mr G. O…

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Reds Boycott Chinese Parliament Nanking

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 November 1946 · page 1

Generalissmo Chiang Kai-shek, in opening the National Assembly urged delegates to adopt a practicable constitution on the basis of a live…

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Rumanian Election Protest WASHINGTON

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 November 1946 · page 6

Rumanian Opposition parties have appealed to the British, American and Russian Foreign Minister to intervene in the Rumanian elections on…

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Corowa By-election Poll Declared Last

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1946 · page 3

Mr. E. T. Kendall, of Lockhart, was declared elected as member for Corowa in the NSW Legislative Assembly for the balance of the…

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