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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

447 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 23

Federal Elections Politician's Forecast CANBERRA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 1

The opinion was expressed in Canberra to-day that, after the forthcoming election. Parliament would be practically no different…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Postponement Measure SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 1

[?] said last night that [?] would proceed with the [?] postpone holding local [?] elections and a bill to…

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POLITICAL Candidates Mentioned

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

It is expected that the former Premier. Mr. B. S. B. Stevens, would contest the Lane electorate at the Federal elections. The sitting member is Mr…

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[?] Com[?]tion. Returned Soldier Candidate Women's Committee

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

The Women's Committee for the Returned Soldiers' Candidate held Its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Hall by…

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Local Government Elections Government Will Adhere to Decision SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Mair) said last night that the Government would proceed with its decision to postpone holding local government elections,…

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P.P. BOARD Election of Director

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

Nominations of directors for B division of Armidale Pastures Protection Board must be lodged with the secretary (Mr. E. R. Patston) by 6…

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Federal Elections Conducting the Poll 30,000 Polling Officials Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

In view of the fact that the Federal elections have been fixed for September 21, the Chief Commonwealth Electoral Officer, Mr…

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Federal Elections Mr. Shand's Candidature Organising Committee Appointed

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

At a meeting at Armidale on Thurs. day afternoon a committee was formed to support the candidature of Mr. D. M. Shand at the forthcoming Federal…

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Federal Elections on September 21 P.M.'s Announcement

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 2

The general elections will be held on Saturday, September 21. This was announced to the House of Representatives by the Prime Minister…

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Final Sitting Federal Parliament

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 3

The 15th Commonwealth Parliament sat. for the last time yesterday. The Governor-General will formally assent to the dissolution of both Houses in…

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Federal Elections Activity Evident Prominent Candidates Premier of Victoria Nominating SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 1

Activity is becoming evident in various ports of the Commonwealth in view of the forthcoming Federal elections. In some instances prominent persons ore mentioned as candidates, and in one instance a well-known…

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Former Suffragette Leader Seeks Senate Seat "No-Party" National Candidates SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 1

Mrs. Adela Pankhurst Walsh, former suffragette leader, opening her campaign as a candidate for the Senate, said she was…

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Farmers and Graziers' Candidate 60 Attend Card Party

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 3

A successful card party was held at the Club Hotel yesterday. Thirty players took part in a euchre tournament, prizes for which were won by…

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Film Show For Candidate

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 3

Scenic pictures of a trip to the Barrier Reef and of the "Back to Armidale" celebrations will be shown in the Literary Institute, Hall next…

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Federal Elections Mr. Shand's Candidature Campaign Committee Formed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1940 · page 4

A representative meeting in Armidale yester-day gave definite approval to the nomination of Mr. D. M. Shand, endorsed United Country Party…

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Federal Elections Rolls Close

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 4

The writs for the forthcoming Federal elections will be issued on Friday, August 30, and consequently the rolls to be used at the elections will…

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The Elections and National Duty

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1940 · page 4

In a month's time the electors will be asked to choose a new Federal Parliament. It will be one of the shortest election campaigns in our history and one of the most important…

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Federal Elections Rolls Close, Friday, 30th August

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 3

The Writs for the forthcoming Federal elections will be issued on the 30th August and consequently the rolls to be used at the Elections will…

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Country Candidate Saturday's Gun Shoot Profit of £18

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 3

The Gun Shoot held on Saturday afternoon for the Country candidate was well attended by shooters, but pearly pat[?] by…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Municipal Elections

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 August 1940 · page 3

The century" says: In view of the protest of the City Council to any postponement of the Municipal election, it is certain that Parliament…

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