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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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Federal Elections. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 1

Addressing a meeting at MelBourne, Mr. Menzies said, that if the Government won as he thought it would the forthcoming elections,…

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Record Number Of Rolls For Elections Canberra, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 1

The Chief Commonwealth Electoral Officer (Mr. V. F. Turner) estimated to-day that there would be a record…

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Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1940 · page 4

Full responsibility for any election matter appearing in this issue is accepted by Abraham Irvine, of 127 Bourke Street, Dubbo…

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The Elections Advice to Voters

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 4

On polling day, Saturday next, 21st September, the polling booths will he open continuously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m…

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Federal Elections Saturday Night Speeches Mr. J. Heiss' Candidature

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1940 · page 4

On Saturday night Mr. J. Beasley, leader of the Labor Party (Non-Communist), and Mr. J. Heist, the selected candidate for Calare, under the same banner, addressed a large crowd at the Council Chambers…

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Returning Officer Will Have 52 Men to Help in Saturday's Election Four Town Booths and One at Camp—-All Voters Should Go Early to Polls

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 2

Engagement of 52 assistant presiding officers and poll clerks will be necessary to conduct a Federal election in the Dubbo subdivision of the Darling electorate on Saturday…

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Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1940 · page 1

Full responsibility for any election matter appearing in this issue is accepted by Abraham Irvine, of 127 Bourke Street, Dubbo…

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Enforced Elections Senator Ashley's Views

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 5

Referring to a statement by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) that the Labor Party was responsible for the holding of the elections at the present…

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Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 7

Full responsibility for any election matter appearing in this issue is accepted by Abraham Irvine, of 127 Bourke Street, Dubbo…

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Federal Elections Overseas Votes Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 1

According to the Chief Federal Electoral Officer, the soldiers votes overseas will delay the completion of the Federal…

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Saturday's Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 2

On Saturday next voting will take place in connection with the, Federal elections, and it must be remembered that voting is compulsory, and…

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Ryde by Election Won by Labor

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 5

The Official Labour candidate, Mr. A. J. Williams, won the Ryde by-clection with a majority of 230 votes over the…

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Federal Elections Mr. Batchelor’s Final Appeal

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 9

On Saturday next, you, the electors of Gwydir will be called upon to elect a candidate to represent you In the Commonwealth…

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Many Parties and Many Candidates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 4

Although under the united front plan, no U.A.P. and U.C.P. candidates will clash at the record Federal elections on September…

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Many Parties and Many Candidates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 2

Although under the united front plan, no U.A.P. and-U.C.P. candidates will clash at the record Federal elections on September…

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Federal Elections Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 5

Leader of the Federal Labour Party, Mr. Curtin, in a broadcast to electors said there would be no stinting of Labor…

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Election Day Polling Points Advice to Voters Be Early Is Best

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 2

To-day is the day of the Federal elections. Polls will be open for 12 hours—from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m…

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How To Vote At The Elections To-day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 2

On Senate ballot papers which voters will receive on their visits to the polls to-day appear 21 names of the candidates…

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Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 4

Full responsibility for any [?]…

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What Has the Federal Election Given Us ?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 2

WHILE indications are that the Government might retain a slender majority in the House of Representatives as a result of the…

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