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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

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Woodburn Council By-Election

Northern Star · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 4

The by-election to fill the vacancy in Woodburn Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. H. McKinnon,…

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Brunswick Bgf Elections

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 2

Mr James Bower, retiring director of the Banana Growers' Federation for the Brunswick district, is seeking re-election. He has been…

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B.G.F. Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 October 1942 · page 6

MR. JAMES BOWER, retiring Director, Brunswick District, addresses the following letter to Brunswick District Shareholders…

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Want Youths 18 Withdrawn From Forward Areas Angry Scenes in Parliament

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: Members of both sides of the House of Representatives today pressed the Army Minister (Mr Forde)…

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Recess for Federal Parliament

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday: After a sitting of six weeks in which it passed a record Federal Budget of nearly £600millions and passed…

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Parliament Ends Lengthy Session

Northern Star · Monday 12 October 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday.—The House of Representatives and the Senate late today concluded a six weeks' session. Mr. Curtin announced…

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To Retain Seat in Parliament

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: Mr. W. Slater, who has been appointed Australian Minister to Russia, today stated that he intended to…

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Election of B.g.f. Director

Northern Star · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Sunday.—Keen interest is being taken in the B.G.F. Board elections. In the Brunswick district, the retiring director, Mr…

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Lismore School of Arts Election Of Management Committee Confirmed

Northern Star · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 4

The motion passed by a narrow majority at a special meeting of Lismore School of Arts subscribers on October 1, declaring the recent election of members of the management committee null and void and…

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Candidates For Casino By-Election

Northern Star · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 4

CASINO, Friday.—One of the five nominations received by the Returning Officer (Mr. J. W. Every-Burns) for the filling of two…

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3 Senators Seek Re-election

Northern Star · Saturday 31 October 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Retiring members of the Senate seeking preselection are Senators Arthur, Amour and Armstrong…

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American Congressional Elections Today

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 November 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK, Sunday.: Events of the war are not expected to influence electors who will vote next Tuesday in the triennial…

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Legislative Council Election Plans

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 November 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The premier (Mr. McKell) announced to-night that owing to the death of Mr. T. J. Tyrrell, M.L.C., it has been…

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Republicans Gain in Usa Elections

Tweed Daily · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday: Latest election returns indicate success for the Republicans, although the party will not gain…

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Mention In Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 3

During the Budget debate in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Mr. J. T. Reid, member for Casino, said he had noticed that there was…

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Extending Life of W.a. Parliament

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

PERTH, Thursday: The Western Australian Legislative Assembly today, by 29 votes to 11, carried the second reading of the Bill to…

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USA Elections Slender Margin for Democrats

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday: By retaining control of the House of Representatives by a slender margin of a dozen…

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U S. ELECTIONS Big Gains For Republicans

Northern Star · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Wednesday (AAP). — The counting to date in the general elections in the United States has so far resulted in large gains for the Republican Party. President Roosevelt's Party…

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One Parliament Move Criticised

Northern Star · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 4

A minute by the President (Mr. W. F. Oakes) submitted at the last meeting of the A.L.P., subjected Mr. A. W. Anderson and his "One…

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Music Examinations SUCCESSFUL N. Coast Candidates

Northern Star · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Results of the recent practical examinations in music conducted by the state Conservatorium of Music on behalf [?]…

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