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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

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"Election Issue Clear-cut"

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 4

"The issue in this election is clear-cut. It is whether or not the present Labour Government is to retain office. Where does Mr…

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Senator Complains Candidate Called Him A Communist

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 August 1943 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Minister for Aircraft Production (Senator Cameron) has asked the Chief Electoral Officer to take…

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One Parliament

Northern Star · Thursday 19 August 1943 · page 2

Sir,—The residents of the Richmond electorate, in common with electors in every other part of the State, have been inundated…

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Casino Polling Booth

Northern Star · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 4

CASINO, Thursday.—A number of electors are under the impression that polling on Saturday will take place at the Public School at…

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Up to 14 Days Before Definite Results of Election

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: At least 10 days, and up to 14, will elapse before the results of the election can be definitely known…

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Federal Elections Tomorrow

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

Tomorrow is polling day for [?]he Federal elections. The polling booths will be open continuously from 8…

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Preferences May Decide Election in Richmond

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 5

Distribution of preferences may play an important part in the result of the election in Richmond, where the sitting member, Mr H. L. Anthony, is facing opposition from the leader of the One Parliament for Australia Movement, Mr A. W. Anderson, and the Labour…

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Hospital Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 3

Adopting a recommendation by the finance committee, Kyogle Memorial Hospital directors on Tuesday night decided to urge that the Hospitals Act…

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Election Questions

Northern Star · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 7

Sir,—As I expected, Mr. Dodd has, in the interests of political expediency, refrained from attempting to answer the questions I…

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Fortnight's Delay In Announcing Election Results

Northern Star · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The final results of the Federal election to be held on Saturday will, so far as the House of Representatives is…

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The News Behind The News No "Dead Certs" In Election Handicap

Northern Star · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 7

With a record number of 408 starters lined up at the election barrier today for the Canberra Stakes (prize money of £1000 p.a.) the "punter" elector is faced with such a difficult task that no one could…

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Landslide Gives Labour Clear Mandate Big Majority In New Parliament Few Seats in Doubt

Northern Star · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—With 46 seats already won and seven others classed as "probables," the Curtain Government has been returned to office with a majority of more than 2 to 1 in the House of Representatives. The prospect of winning the Senate in every State, with the…

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Anthony Seems Certain of Re=election in Richmond

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 2

With a lead of 3477 votes over the Labor candidate when counting ceased at Lismore yesterday at 4 p.m., the Country Party candidate, Mr H. L. Anthony, seemed certain of re-election for…

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Candidates' Comments

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 4

Candidates for the Richmond Division all commented on the results of the election. Mr Anthony said he was…

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Record Candidates for N.z. Poll

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.—It is already evident that the New Zealand general elections will be contested by a record number of…

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Women Candidates Still in Running

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 4

There has been little change in the position of "doubtful seats" in the Federal election during the week and it is expected that preferences and soldiers' votes will decide all border-line seats…

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Parliament to Meet on Sept. 22

Northern Star · Saturday 28 August 1943 · page 1

PERTH, Friday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) intends to summon Caucus on September 14 and Parliament will reassemble…

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Federal Elections C.P. Man Now Leads in New England

Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: Mr J. P. Abbot (New England) took the lead today for the first time and A expected to hold the seat for…

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Claim By Senate Candidate Dismissed

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 5

PERTH, Monday.—On the grounds that the claim was frivolous and vexatious, the Chief Justice in the Perth Supreme Court to-day…

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Federal Election

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 September 1943 · page 2

BRISBANE, Tuesday: In the Federal election count in Queensland. Mr Adermann (QCP) still seems likely to unseat Mr Baker…

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