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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

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Casino By-election Hart and Kunkler Returned

Northern Star · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 4

CASINO, Sunday.—Messrs. T. Hart and M. Kunkler were elected to the two vacancies in the Casino Municipal Council at yesterday's…

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Bea[?] Leading In S. Coast By-election

Northern Star · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—When counting ceased last night figures for the South Coast by-election were: Bate. H. J. (U.A.P.), 2843; Beale, J. G…

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"Miss Red Cross" Contest Chillingham Candidate Aided

Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 November 1942 · page 2

At its latest dance, Chillingham Red Cross raised £118 for Miss Joy Perry, their candidate in the "Miss Red Cross' competition. Chocolates given by Miss perry…

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Mayoral Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 4

At a meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council last night it was decided to hold the mayoral election at the next meeting of…

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Ballina Mayoral Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 December 1942 · page 4

BILLIA, Tuesday. — At last night's meeting of Ballina Municipal Council it was decided to hold a special meeting on December…

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"Increase in Membership of Parliament"

Tweed Daily · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: There are strong indications that the Federal. Government will examine the proposal for…

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Page Advocates Enlarged Federal Parliament

Northern Star · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Sir Earle Page to-day repeated the proposal he made to the Constitution Convention yesterday for an increase in…

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Election of Members of Upper House

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 December 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: The writ for the election of 15 members of the Legislative Council to fill the seats of members whose term will expire…

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Ex-servicemen's Party to Contest Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 December 1942 · page 4

BRISBANE, Friday: The platform for the Ex-Servicemen's Party, which will contest the next Federal elections, was…

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Plight of Primary Producers Before State Parliament

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 December 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The state of primary production in New South Wales, due to low prices and military call-ups, was stressed…

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Casino Mayoral Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 December 1942 · page 5

CASINO, Tuesday.—Following His election last night for the 5th successive term, the Mayor (Ald. A. E. Robinson) thanked the aldermen…

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Australian Casualties in Two Theatres Prime Minister Reviews War For Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 5

In a review of the war in the House of Representatives yesterday, the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, announced that Australian casualties in New Guinea, excluding Rabaul, to December 1, were 2190, of whom 640 were killed or died of wounds…

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Federal Powers Before State Parliament

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 December 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Considerable progress was made in the Legislative Assembly with the passage of the Bill to refer additional powers to the Commonwealth for five years after…

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"No Plans for Election in July"

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 December 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday: "No plans have been made by the Federal Government for the holding of the Federal elections in…

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"No Election Threat Over Labor Member"

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) to-day emphatically repeated his declaration made on Tuesday…

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Federal Election Not Before End Of Next Year

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 4

Federal elections are to be held towards the end of next year and he knew of no situation which had arisen in this Parliament which would…

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Legislative Council Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 December 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: As a result of the Legislative Council elections tonight, the Government definitely won one seat, making…

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Communists May Contest Next Elections

Tweed Daily · Monday 21 December 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: The General Secretary of the Communist Party (Mr J. P. Miles) said during the weekend that the party…

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Labor Gains One Seat in Legislative Council Election

Tweed Daily · Monday 21 December 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday: Labor gained one seat in the elections to fill the 15 vacancies in the Legislative Council. The allotment of…

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Female U.a.p. Candidate for Senate Seat?

Northern Star · Monday 21 December 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday. — There is a strong possibility that the U.A.P. team for the next Senate elections will contain a woman candidate…

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