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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

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

Flying Propaganda Local in Election

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 December 1947 · page 1

Mir. Charles Long, a candidate for West Ward in the Municipal elections conducted on Saturday, made history by scattering pamphlets…

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Windouran Election for a Riding Also a Hat Trick

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 December 1947 · page 1

Due to the fact that councillors B and C ridings were returned unopposed, an election; was necessary to decide A riding, for which…

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Election of Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 December 1947 · page 1

A special meeting of the new council will be held tomorrow night, when the mayor will be appointed. It is understood that Aid. Campbell has…

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Conargo Shire Election Crs. Bradford and Fawn Returned in B Riding

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 December 1947 · page 1

Crs. A. C., Bradford and J. S. Fawns were returned in the B riding election of Conargo Shire Council Cr. Bradford's majority was…

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Few Surprises At Culcairn Shire Elections

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 December 1947 · page 3

The results of the Culcairn Shire Elections contained few surprises, but the wide margin by which retiring Councillor J. H. Balfour, of B Riding, was defeated, was unexpected. Cr. Balfour was a foundation member of the Council, and the oldest man on the old…

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To The Editor Council Elections

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 December 1947 · page 6

Sir,—In your editorial of Dec. 8 you calm that people do not sire politics in local government. but without politics we would have…

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Corowa Municipal Council Election of Mayor and Committees Other Business Adjourned Till Tuesday Night

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 December 1947 · page 1

The newly-elected council met for the first time on Thursday night last, December 11, 1947, after being officially "sworn in by the town clerk. The business was confined to election of Mayor, Deputy-Mayor and sub-committees and the ordinary business was…

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L.G. Elections in Other Towns

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 December 1947 · page 2

Six of the retiring aldermen were among the 17 candidates for the Municipal election at. Hay on Saturday. The “Grazier” reports that the…

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Election Soon in Tasmania? Situation Still Confused

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 December 1947 · page 2

HOBART, Tues. —There were no further developments to-day in the confused Tasmanian political situation. The Premier has…

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Election Cost Wagga City £200

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 3

The recent L.G. elections cost the Wagga City Council more than £200, said the Town Clerk and returning officer (Mr. F. H. Burns)…

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Mr. Cosgrove Resigns Election in Tasmania Early Next Year

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 December 1947 · page 1

HOBART, Thurs.—Before the Premier (Mr Cosgrove) waited on the Governor (Sir Hugh Binney) today to tender his…

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Probe Into By-election Illegal Voting Is Alleged

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 December 1947 · page 1

LITHGOW, Thurs.—Electoral authorities will be asked to investigate 20 cases of illegal voting in the recent [?]…

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