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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

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Municipal Election Next Saturday Voting Is Compulsory

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 3

On Saturday next residents of Corowa will be asked to elect nine aldermen for the Municipality of Corowa for the ensuing…

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All Must Vote on Saturday “Tickets” For Albury Council Elections

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 2

With the approach of polling day, considerable emphasis is being laid by organisation on “tickets” for the Albury City Council elections on Saturday and it seems likely at present that there could be at least four “tickets”…

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Candidates Speak in Town Hall Addresses Occupy Almost 4 Hours

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 3

Last batch of candidates for the Albury City Council elections to speak under the group system in the Town Hall last [?] commanded the largest audience of the series and also provided the [?] meeting, the speeches and questions lasting…

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City Council Elections Addresses By Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 5

The following addresses were given in the Town Hall on Monday evening when the last group of candidates spoke. ALD. J. F. JELBART Ald. Jelbart said that his period…

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Successful Music Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 5

At the theoretical examinations held in Albury recently in connection with the Australian Music Examinations Board, the following pupils presented…

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Alleged Use of Gold Pass Charge Against M.P. to Be Probed Committee Appointed By' Parliament CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 2

The Government, in the House of Representatives to-day, accepted a motion by the deputy loader of the Country Party (Mr. McEwen) for an inquiry by the Committee of…

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City Council Elections Ald. Waugh Ill Gives Views From Sick Bed

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 7

Ald Waugb, one of the 21 candidates far election, to Albury City Council, is ill in bed and has been unable to address…

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Culcairn Shire Elections

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 7

Voting at the shire elections on Saturday is compulsory, not only for residents within the shire but also for electors entitled to vote…

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Parliament Goes Into Recess

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs.—House of Representatives tonight, after 95 sitting days, adjourned for Christmas recess…

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Council Elections (To the Editor of "The Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 2

Sir,—On the eve of the election for the Hay Municipal Council, I would, like to trespass on your space to make a final appeal to the electors of Hay…

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Original Correspondence Council Elections (To the Editor of "The Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 2

Sir,—I would be very pleased if you will convey the following message to the electors of the Municipality of Hay:—…

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The Municipal Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 1

It is presumed that electors generally know all about the municipal election tomorrow (Saturday)--hours of polling, etc., and who the…

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Municipal Election Tomorrow, Saturday, Voting Is Compulsory

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 1

The triennial election of nine aldermen for the Corowa Municipal Council will be held tomorrow (Saturday), and polling…

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CORRESPONDENCE Municipal Election (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 1

Sir.--On the eve of the Municipal election for the next three years it is hoped that the ratepayers will take a keen interest in this election…

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Saturday’s Elections Compulsory

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 December 1947 · page 1

SYDDNEY, Thurs.— Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr Cahill) said today that voting at Saturday’s municipal…

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Council Elections District Goes to the Poll To-day Compulsory Voting In Force For First Time In N;S.W

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 December 1947 · page 7

To-day will , create history in N.S.W., as throughout the State thousands of people who have never before voted at a Local Government election, go to the poll to record their vote for…

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Hume Shire Election

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 December 1947 · page 6

Sir,—Just a slight correction of what I am reported to have said at Burrumbuttock. I did not wish to convey the opinion that it…

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14 Candidates at Corowa

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 December 1947 · page 7

The triennial election of nine aldermen for the Corowa Municipal Council will be held today, Polling booths at the Council…

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Mayoral Election On

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 December 1947 · page 2

Albury City Council will bold a special meeting on Wednesday evening to elect a mayor. Ald Bunton said last evening…

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Anbury [?] Only One Defeated Candidate Present

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 December 1947 · page 5

Noticeable absentees at yesterday’s declaration of the poll for Albury City Council elections were the defeated candidates…

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