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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Another Prospective Candidate

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 8

We hear from a reliable source that there is a possibility of Mr. E. A. Phillips contesting the forthcoming Urban Area…

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Council Elections—Nominations Called

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 1

Nominations are called today for the triennial election of aldermen of the Dubbo Municipal Council. Twelve aldermen are to be…

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No Labor Ticket? at Shire Elections Mr. N. Smithers Not Seeking Election

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 2

For some time past it has been rumoured that there would bo a "Labor Ticket" at the Shire elections to be held…

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Shire Elections

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 5

Two members of the present Council have so fan signified their intention not to seek re-election. They are Cr. E. E…

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Shire Elections Opportunity to Express Opinions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 2

With the approach of the Shire and Municipal elections throughout the State, to be held on Decembor 6, all…

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Aldermen Undecided on Election Prospects-Three Uncertain Starters

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 5

Nominations for aldermen for the forthcoming municipal election, to be held on December 6, close on Wednesday week (November 19). So far three of the sitting aldermen are undecided as to…

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Municipal Election Increased Public Interest

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 5

Perhaps because of the fact that Local Government elections have not been held for four years, public…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

Nominations for the Bourke Municipal Elections must be in the hands of the Returning Officer by 5 o'clock on Thursday 13th…

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No Secret Session Of Federal Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. J. Curtin, said to-day that it had been decided not to hold a secret session of…

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New Voting Conditions For Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 7

The effects of the Local Government (Electoral Provisions) Act. 1941, which became law on August 27, amending the Local Government Act. 1919, with…

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Municipal Elections Big Field Likely Interest Increasing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 3

The Local Government elections will be held throughout the State on Saturday, 6th December…

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Cobbora Shire Contest In Two Ridings At Forthcoming Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 9

In both A and B Ridings of the Cobbora Shire Council there Will be contests at the election to be held on…

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The Council Elections Many Surprises Promised Contests in All Ridings

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 1

There is going to be a few surprises when the numbers go up in the Shire elections on December 6. There will be contests in all three ridings and some of the riding Councillors may find it difficult to retain their seats…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 14 November 1941 · page 4

Owing to the fact that an amendment of the Local Government Act requires nominations papers to be in two flays clear before…

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Tanker Delay Alleged in Parliament Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1941 · page 1

The Queensland Country Party member, Mr. B. Corser, declared today in the House of Representatives that an 11,000 tons United States tanker…

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18 Candidates Likely for Council Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1941 · page 2

Nominations for the Dubbo Municipal Council elections will close on Wednesday next and will he declared on Friday by the…

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Municipal Elections (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 November 1941 · page 7

Sir.—At the usual fortnightly meeting of the local branch of the Official Labour Party, held last. Friday night, mention was made by…

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Leaving Certificate Examination Two Candidates From Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 November 1941 · page 7

Two candidates from St. Mary's High School are sitting for the leaving certificate examination in Wellington, which begins on…

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District News NARROMINE Women's Army For Miss A. Scott Eight Election Candidates For Two Shire Ridings

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 6

Miss Alice Scott, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Scott, of "Burroway," Narromine, has been appointed assistant commandant…

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Aldermen Change Minds—will Now Seek Re-election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 3

Reconsideration of their position having been given by each, both Ald. W. J. P. Gordon and J. P. Wilson now intend to seek…

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