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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

372 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 19

Primary Producers are Victims of Socialistic Blunderers Mr. Vernon Treatt Lashes Out in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 October 1947 · page 3

The tremendous difficulties under which the rural Industry is laboring today were vigorously emphasised by the Leader of the…

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Victorian Labor Government Resigns Election on Either November 8 OR 15 Council, When Told Of Dissolution, Grants Supply MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

The Victorian political crisis ended tonight when the Premier (Mr. Cain) tendered the resignation of himself and his Ministers to the Governor (Sir Winston Dugan)…

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Victorian State Elections To Be Held November 8 Leaders Busy Preparing Policy Speeches MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 1

The Victorian State election will be held on Saturday, November 8. This was announced to-day by the State electoral officer (Mr. L. Eabry)…

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Fadden Fires First Shot Victorian Election Campaign

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 October 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday: The first shot in the State election campaign was fired by the leader of the Federal Country Party…

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“People v. Legislative Council” Vic. Premier States Issue in Elections

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—In a broadcast to the people of Victoria to-night, the Premier (Mr Cain) said Victoria had been precipitated into the throes of a general election by the unparalleled the Opposition of the Legislative Council. These 19,…

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Successful Music Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 3

At the practical examinations in music held last week in connection with the AMEB, the following pupils presented by Miss Muriel Roper of…

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Bank Bill Before Parliament P.M. Promises Better Service Assurance Of No Discrimination CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 1

The Prime Minister and Treasurer (Mr. Chifley) delivered the second reading speech on the Banking Bill, 1947, in the House of Representatives this evening. Mr. Chifley said:-“The purpose of this bill is to empower the Commonwealth Bank…

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Music Examinations Successful Convent Candidates

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 3

At the practical examinations in music held at the beginning of the month at the Corowa Convent, in connection with the AMEB, the…

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Compulsory Voting At Next L. G. Elections

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thurs.—The Minister Works and Local Government (Mr Cahill) said in the Legislative Assembly today that in the…

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Cain Canes Council Opens Labor’s Election Campaign

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 October 1947 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Fri.—Delivering the policy speech of the Labor Government, the Premier (Mr Gain) at the…

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Labor Candidate for Murray Valley

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 2

Mr Neil Stewart, AICA, barrister and solicitor, of Wangaratta, has been endorsed as the Labor candidate for Murray Valley in the…

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Challenge To Mr. A. Fuller, M.H.R., To Resign Mr. David Fairbairn’s Election Offer On Bank Grab

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 1

Mr. David Fairbairn, M.A., D.F.C., a prospective anti-Labor candidate for Hume at the next Federal elections, has challenged Mr. A. Fuller, M.H.R., to resign his seat and re-contest against him (Mr. Fairbairn)…

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C.p. Candidate for Riverina

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 4

At a meeting of the Winchandon Vale branch of the Australian Country Party it was unanimously resolved to nominate. Mr. Hugh S. Roberton [?]of…

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Culcairn Council Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 2

A mooting of ratepayers at Walla last evening decided to endorse as candidates for Culcairn Shire elections in December [?]…

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Gen. de Gaulle’s Party Leads In Municipal Elections Reds Also Poll Well France Divided Into Two Powerful Blocs PARIS

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 1

Latest returns in the French municipal elections, held yesterday, indicate victory for General Charles de Gaulle’s Party, the Rally of the French People…

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C. P. Candidates for Riverina

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 1

At a meeting of the Winchendon Vale branch of the Australian Country Party, it was unanimously resolved to nominate Mr. Hugh S. Roberton, of…

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City Council Elections December 6

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 2

Report by the town clerk at last evening’s meeting of Albury City Council indicated that triennial elections would be held on…

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“Election Forced by Power Crazy Minority”

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wed.: The present election had been forced on the people of Victoria by a power crazy and influential…

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Municipal Election Happy Valley Candidate In Field

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 2

Indications are that North Albury citizens, the Happy Valley community, and the Trades and Labor Council will each select a…

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Council Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 2

IN six weeks' time the electors of all Municipalities and Shires throughout N.S.W. will again be asked to vote for their…

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