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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

329 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 17

State Elections Date May 10

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

The State elections will be held on May 10, the Premier, Mr. Mair, announced. He declared that in view of the…

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State Elections Labor's Chances

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 7

The State elections have been fixed for Saturday. May 10. The present state of parties In the Legislative Assembly is:--United…

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Stale Election and the Dark Shadows of War

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 4

The unfortunate electors of the State have to face a general election in the near future, when all their best and most serious thoughts should be given to the dominating necessity of winning the war. Until that is done it will be the height of futility to talk about…

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MR E. D. OGILVIE Official Labor Candidate

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 5

In order to give the weight that is due to Its country policy, the Central Executive of the Australian Labor Party decided to approach in each…

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Only One Election Issue

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 4

In three short weeks the electors of the State will be required to choose a new Government for the ensuing triennial period. Most people will regret that any such necessity arises…

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Gravity of War Parliament May Meet SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 1

In view of the gravity of the war position the Federal Parliament may be called together within the next two weeks…

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State Elections Voice of Labor

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 4

After much hesitating. dilly dallying and reluctance, the Premier, Mr. Mair, his announced the election date May 10th. At the time the…

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State Elections

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 3

On Thursday next. April 24. Lieut Cot., the Hon. M. F Bruxner. M.L.A . Deputy State Premier and leader of the United Country Party in the New…

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State Elections Mr. Drummond's View

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) said in Armidale that the Government's decision to hold the State election in the shortest possible…

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Election Campaign Labour Has First Say Mr. McKell Delivers Policy Speech To-night SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 4

The Stale election campaign will officially open to-night, when the Leader of the Labour Party (Mr. McKell) will deliver his policy…

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Federal Parliament Proposed Meeting Approved SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 4

The Deputy Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Forde, said last night that he welcomed Mr. Fadden's announcement that the Federal…

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Federal Parliament Called Together Move Welcomed by Deputy Leader of Opposition SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 4

The Deputy Leader of the Federal Opppsition (Mr. Forde) last night welcomed Mr. Fadden's announcement that the Federal Parliament would be…

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224 Candidates Nominated State Elections Seven Members Unopposed

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 2

Two hundred and twenty-four candidates will contest the 90 seats in the Legislative Assembly at the forthcoming State elections…

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COL. M. F. Brukner Opens Country Party's Election Campaign Record of Service Placed Before the Electors Major Task Is "Win the War" Constructive Programme for Post-War Development

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 11

Speaking at the Town Hall lost night Col. M. F. Bruxner, Deputy Premier of N.S.W. and Minister for Transport, opened the Country Party campaign in the forthcoming State elections. Col. Bruxner placed…

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Federal Parliament Indefinite Date for Meeting Sydney M[?]

The Inverell Times · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 1

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State Elections The Armidale A.L.P. Electorate Mr. J. N. Vickers Campaign Director

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 5

Representatives from Armidale, Uralla, Walcha and Kentucky attended an Electoral Council meeting of the Australian Labour Party held at…

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State Elections-Postal Votes

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 4

Application forms for postal votes are obtainable from State Returning Officers and may be lodged without delay. Electors entitled to vote by…

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Election Speeches

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 2

Both candidates for Barwon in the State Election to be held on May 10th spoke in Warialda on Saturday night. Mr. F. T…

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State Elections Soldiers' Votes SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 5

The Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Gould, says arrangements have been made for soldiers in New South Wales to record their votes…

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Ryde Election Rival Candidates SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 4

The Ryde branch or the U.A.P. has decided not to support the endorsed U.A.P. candidate, Mr. E. S. Solomon. M.L.A. for the State elections…

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