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Politics & elections, 1944

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Queensland Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 2

As a result of the Queensland elections on Saturday, Labor will return to power with the loss of only a few seats…

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MAY 27 Tipped As Election Day Parliament Adjourned to June SYDNEY

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 1

Circles close to the Government suggested last night that the State election date will be May 27. The Premier (Mr. McKell)…

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N.S.W. Elections May 27?

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Circles close to the Government suggested, last night, that the State lection date would be May 27…

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Service Men and State Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

About 2600.000 ballot papers will be prints for ordinary, postal, absentee and servicemen's votes for the forthcoming State…

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State Election May 27 All Parties Ready

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

The State elections will be held on Mav 27. This was [?]unced last night by the Premier (Mr. McKell)…

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LOCAL & GENERAL State Elections

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

It is officially announced that the State elections will be held on Saturday, May 27…

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Municipal Elections Rolls More Satisfactory

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

That under present conditions the Municipal roll would be in a mere satisfactory state than in previous years was the opinion…

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N.s.w. State Elections on May 27

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

As forecast in Thursday's "Examiner," the State elections will be held on May 27. This was announced on Thursday night by…

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State Elections The Armidale Seat Labour Tactics Criticised

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 4

On a visit to North Dorrigo Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A. (Country Party candidate for Armidale) was asked, "What has the Country…

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Election of Chairman

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1944 · page 2

Before the meeting closed the Chairman said it was necessary to appoint a Chairman for the ensuing 12 months, and called for nominations for the…

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"Blitz" on Independents Tactics For State Elections SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 2

A combined, blitz against Independents has been decided upon by the Opposition parties at the forthcoming elections…

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State Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 11

Labour would contest 77 of the 90 seats in the Legislative Assembly at the general election on May 27, said a Labour Spokesman. Labour had…

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The New Deal Political Candidate’s View Mr. B. M. Wade’s Address

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 6

We have been hearing quite a lot in recent years of new deals, new orders, new eras, reconstruction, social security, etc. etc.. all couched in new…

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State Elections The Tenterfield Seat

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 4

Mr J. Wilson, who had been selected as Labor's candidate for the Tenterfield electorate in the forthcoming State elections, has…

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State Elections Petrol Allowances For Candidates SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 1

Compared with the Federal elections allowance of 100 gallons in the city and 200 in the country, candidates in the State elections on…

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State Elections. Tenterfield Two Nominations

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 2

Colonel M. F. Bruxner, sitting member for the past 24 years, has been nominated for re-election in the Country…

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State Elections Issues

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 2

A month to-day the State elections will be held. It will be one of the shortcut campaigns on record—especially as, o[?]ing to the fact that the Victory Loan drive will still occupy the stage, the Premier's policy speech will not be delivered until…

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Shire Council Election

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 2

Only one nomination was received to fill the vacancy on the Yallaroi Shire Council caused by the resignation of Mr. Edgar Bower…

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Armidale City Tennis Club Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 6

In spite of adverse conditions the Armidale City Tennis Club finished the year with a credit balance, and high hopes of a successful season…

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State Election Mr. D. H. Drummond's Policy Speech

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 6

On Monday night, at 8 o'clock, in the Literary Institute social hall, the Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., endorsed Country Party candidate for…

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