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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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11 Candidates for Mullumbimby Council

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 November 1944 · page 2

Eleven candidates have nominated for the six seats on Mullumbimby Municipal Council…

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Lismore Amenities Criticised Council Election Speeches At South Lismore

Northern Star · Saturday 18 November 1944 · page 4

"When I arrived in this beautiful town seven years ago, one of the first things that struck me was the domination by a certain section of the community of the municipal life of Lismore…

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People Urged To Exercise Vote At Mcpl. Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 November 1944 · page 4

At a meeting of the East Lismore Ratepayers and Citizens' Progress Association, it was decided that every effort be made…

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State Parliament

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 2

Mr A. E. Bud[?] who recently retired after 17 years' continuous representation of Byron Electorate in the State Parliament, has…

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Who's Who In L.G. Elections Byron Shire Council

Northern Star · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 2

There will be a contest in A, C and D ridings in Byron Shire at the triennial elections on December 2. In B riding the only nominations are the retiring members, Crs. R. E. Walker and E. J. Cook, who have…

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Tweed Shire Polling Places

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

In reply to the president (Cr R. W. Boyd), the acting-clerk (Air A. L. Horniman) said at Tweed Shire Council meeting…

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Hospital Board Election Opposed A.L.P. Claim Answered

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 5

No further action will be taken by the Hospitals Commission with a demand by Kyogle branch of the A.L.P. for an investigation by the Minister for Health into the recent ballot for the election of directors tothe…

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Who's Who in the L. G. Elections Woodburn Shire

Northern Star · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 3

Retiring councillors have been returned unopposed in B and D ridings of Woodburn Shire. They are the President (Cr. L. B. Williams) and Cr. L. H. C. Robinson for B riding and Crs. R. C. Smith and…

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Kyogle Hospital No Action on Election Complaints

Northern Star · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 5

KYOGLE, Thursday.—It has been decided by the Hospitals Commission to take no further action in regard to a demand…

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Candidates State Election Policies Mayor Critical of C.R.C.C. METHODS

Northern Star · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 4

"Electricity generation and distribution is the burning question of the hour. Many people ask me 'Why don't we become a constituent member of the C.R.C.C.?' My answer is that we do not believe…

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N.E.S. Discussion Notes Municipal and Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 5

Local government elections will be held throughout New South Wales next Saturday. All those whose names are on the municipal or shire roll and those whose names are on the State electoral roll for their local…

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Who Can Vote at L.g. Elections?

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 2

Next Saturday, December 2, local government elections will be held throughout New South Wales. Some people appear to…

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Parliament Told of Tweed's Loan Efforts

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 3

During his maiden speech in the NSW. Legislative Assembly, Mr S. T. Stephens (Byron) referred to the 2nd Victory Loan…

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War Service Home Plan For Parliament Soon

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 5

[?]ANBERRA, Monday.—The Fedcral Cabinet would shortly have the opportunity of discussing the agenda on war service homes…

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Who's Who in the L. G. Elections Ballina Council

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

The 16 candidates who are contesting the nine seats in the Ballina Municipal elections give a wide range of selection. It was claimed by some of the…

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Letters to The Editor Letters to the Editor must be Limited to Approximately 350 Words. Council Election Tickets

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 November 1944 · page 6

Sir,—The time is ripe for all who intend using their franchise on Saturday to do so democratically, and not be harnessed down by the…

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Who's Who in the L.G. Elections Mullumbimby Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 November 1944 · page 7

Eleven candidates will contest the Mullumbimby municipal elections. They include the six retiring aldermen. ALD. w. ARNOLD who is in his…

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Who's Who in the L.G. Elections Casino Council

Northern Star · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 2

Little interest is being manifested in the municipal election at Casino. The nine sitting aldermen have again nominated and there are, in addition, two new candidates. Of the retiring aldermen, five have served…

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Presentation to Victory Girl Candidate

Northern Star · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 4

Miss Mary McNaught, who was nominated as Mullumbimby and district's candidate in the A.C.F.'s recent New South Wales Victory…

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Who's Who in the L.G. Elections Gundurimba Shire

Northern Star · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 7

Crs. H. M. Crawford and George Oliver have been returned unopposed for A Riding, but elections will be held in B and C Ridings in Gunduiniba Shire on December 2. The candidates in 15 riding will…

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