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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

372 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 19

"I Have Redeemed Election Promises" Said Mr C. J. Hurley

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 6

"When I appeared before the people of the Albury Electorate five months ago, it was as an untried candidate making his first appeal for Parliamentary honors," said Mr. C. J. Hurley, M.L.A., speaking at…

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The Elections Messrs McEWEN and Kendell at Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 4

On Saturday morning last at the Royal Hotel corner the Hon. John McEwen deputy leader of the Federal Country Party and Mr. E. T…

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Tomorrow's Elections Mr. Kendell's Final Message

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

Mr. E. T. Reinbell Country Party candidate writes: -- "I am conc[?]ced that people generally whether they live and work in…

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Results of Japanese Elections Fears Expressed in China Shanghai

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 4

The influential Independent newspaper, Ta Rung Pao, in a leading article on the results of the Japanese elections says:…

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Political Candidates and Education (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 3

Sir.—Albury Teachers’ Association submitted a list of questions to both candidates at the forthcoming elections. These questions and the answers…

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Lively Election Meeting Expected

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 2

According to Ald. Padman’s organisers, speakers at the Liberal-CP final rally at the Globe Hotel corner this evening have been told to expect a…

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Appeal To Vote Early At To-day’s Election

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 1

“Vote early. Publish this appeal to the people in big, bold letters,” Returning Officer at Albury (Mr. G. O. Boyle) said yesterday. He added that a quick indication of the result in the Albury electorate depended on early voting…

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“Elections Will Show Trend Towards Liberalism” Hobart

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 1

Mr T. M. Ritchie, president of the Liberal Party of Australia, said today he was convinced tomorrow’s elections in NSW and Queensland would show…

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Candidates’ Final Appeals To Albury Voters

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 1

Surprise of the final moments of campaigning at pre-election day rallies in Albury last evening was the appearance of the Federal Minister…

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Japanese Elections . Independents and Conservatives Ahead TOKIO

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 May 1947 · page 1

Independents and Conservatives were far ahead early this morning in the last of Japan’s elections—that for prefectural council (the State…

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Ald. Padman May Win Albury Labor Candidate Has Slim Lead

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

Liberal-Country Party quarters in Albury expect to win the seat. Discussing the outlook after week-end figures were announced, Mr. F. W. Thyer, who for many years has been organiser for the Liberal candidate here, said that Mr. Hurley was leading by 38 votes…

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Public Servants and Their Luggage Questions in Parliament CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 4

The amount of luggage which public servants returning, from overseas brought labelled , “personal luggage” was questioned in the House of…

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State Elections Albury Result To-day Ald. Padman’s Majority Revised

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 2

Check of figures from 13 of the [?] He polling places in Albury electors [?] yesterday slightly altered totals. [?] the Liberal-CP. candidate (Aid D.[?]…

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State Elections

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 5

The State elections took place on Saturday last, and although the Labor Party, led by Mr M’Girr, was returned to power, their majority was reduced,…

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More Members Of Parliament? CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

Federal Cabinet was directed by the Parliamentary Labor Party to-day to examine plans for larger representation in Parliament…

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3 C.P. Candidates For Benambra Election On June 7 MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 6

Three nominations were received today by the Country Party from would-be candidates for the. by-election for Benambra in the…

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Elections In Two States

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 3

Labour is back in both New South Wales and Queensland— in New South Wales for the third time, and in Queensland for the sixth. In each State it has reduced majorities, both in number of members re-elected and in the majorities with which many of its…

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Workers Defy Ordinance; March to Parliament Complaint Of Conditions At Hostel CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 1

Nearly 300 building workers, almost half of them British migrants, marched on Parliament House today to demand better conditions at Easllake Hostel where they are quartered. After their leaders had conferred for an hour and a half with the Minister for Works and…

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Cp. Candidate for Benambra Important Wodonga Meeting Today

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 1

Benambra Electoral Council of the Country Party will meet at Wodonga Shire Hall at 1.30 today to consider nominations from candidates to…

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Menses Favors Bigger Parliament Melbourne, Sunday

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 May 1947 · page 5

The leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr Menzies) agrees with proposals that the size of Federal Parliament should be increased and said…

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