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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

261 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 10 of 14

Ex-servicemen Candidates for Council

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 5

MULLUMBIMBY, Monday.—In response to many requests, Messrs. E. Hollis-Neath ancl W. Baker, both of whom have served…

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The Northern Star Published Daily at Lismore. Wednesday, October 25, 1944. The Local Govt. Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 October 1944 · page 4

THERE are encouraging signs that various groups of residents of Lismore Municipality plan to take an active…

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Municipal Council Election Arrangements

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 2

The Town Clerk (Mr. J. D. Kay) reported at Murwillumbah Municipal Council meeting last night that, as it was the intention…

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Local Govt. Elections Democratic Franchise

Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 October 1944 · page 5

In accordance with my Government's proclaimed policy, important reforms are shortly to be instituted in the general conduct of…

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Municipal Election Meeting Tonight

Northern Star · Saturday 28 October 1944 · page 4

A public meeting to discuss preparations for the forthcoming municipal election in Lismore will be held in the Richmond Hall at…

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N.Z. By-Election

Northern Star · Monday 30 October 1944 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Sunday.—In the first by-election since the general election in November the National Party retained Awarua. The…

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Meeting To Select Municipal Candidates

Northern Star · Monday 30 October 1944 · page 4

Lismore will be canvassed this week in an endeavour to induce suitable persons to submit their names as candidates for the forthcoming municipal elections. Selection of the candidates. will be made…

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Woodburn Shire Elections Contests In Two Ridings

Northern Star · Monday 30 October 1944 · page 4

CORAKI, Sunday.—Nominations for the Woodburn Shire elections have been declared. A poll will be taken in A and C Ridings on…

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Local Govt. Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1944 · page 2

In accordance with my Government's proclaimed policy, important reforms are shortly to be instituted in the general conduct of municipal…

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Municipal Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 4

A further meeting of the Lismore Citizens' Progress Association will be held at the Richmond Hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock…

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Mr. Ray Granger to Contest Council Election

Northern Star · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 4

The President of Lismore Chamber of Commerce (Mr. Ray Granger) yesterday announced his intention to contest the Lismore…

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Curtin Opposes Parliament on Air

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 November 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) does not favor the broadcasting of Parliamentary scissions,…

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Interest in Municipal Elections at Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 4 November 1944 · page 5

BALLINA, Friday.—Nominations are being called of persons willing to contest the triennial elections to be held at Ballina on December 2,…

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U.S. Presidential Election Tomorrow

Tweed Daily · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 1

NEW YORK. Saturday: The U.S. presidential election poll will he held on Tuesday. The New York Times says that Mr…

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L.G. Elections Bill to Make Voting Compulsory

Tweed Daily · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 2

Despite Opposition protests, the State Government' last week succeeded in having the sessional and standing orders…

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MR. A. D. McAULAY Candidate for Gundurimba Shire

Northern Star · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 4

CORAKI, Sunday. — Mr. A. D. McAulay has announced his intention to contest Gundurimba council elections in December. He has been…

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Negroes Fast and Pray at Election Rally

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 3

NEW YORK, Monday: The New York Times says: For 19 hours a steady stream of negroes filed into…

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Compulsory Vote Adds Interest To Council Elections

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 4

With the prospect of a bill for compulsory voting being passed through the State Parliament shortly the December municipal…

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U.s. President Election

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 3

NEW YORK, Monday: President Roosevelt, broadcasting on election eve, expressed the hope that 50 million would vote…

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Local Govt. Elections Opposition to Compulsory Voting

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY,. Tuesday: Country members in the Legislative Assembly today expressed strong disapproval of the…

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