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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Latest Telegrams Sydney, Thursday. the Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 5

Premier Mair opened the U.A.P. campaign at Albury. He said "I pledge myself and my ministers to do everything possible to support…

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Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 4

The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:— Patron.—Mr. S. B. Hales…

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Election Matter

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 6

Responsibility for any matter published in this issue of the "Wellington Times", relating to the coming State election, and for which no…

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The State Elections (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 April 1941 · page 3

Sir—Owing to the fact that two Official Labor candidates are contesting the Dubbo State seat, there appears to have arisen some…

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Polling Places All Soldiers at Home to Vote Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 1

The chief electoral officer (Mr. Gould) announced to-day that arrangements had been made for soldiers in New South Wales to record their votes…

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Canada’s Beavers Protected by Parliament. Help to Stop Soil Erosion

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 8

“The beaver is one of Nature’s methods of stopping soil erosion, and along ,the roads can be seen trees up to six inches…

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Confident That Candidate Will Win Says Country Party Secretary

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. Gordon Christie, Secretary of the United Country Party Castlereagh Electorate Council, accompanied by Mr…

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Country Labor Candidate

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 1

One of the surprises of the election campaign in Castlereagh is the progress being made and support that is being accorded…

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Renewed Recruiting Drive on May 10 Election Night Rally At Council Chambers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 6

The first drive for recruits in a renewed campaign will be held in Dubbo on the evening of May 10—election day. This fact was announced by the Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) when interviewed by "The Liberal" today. The…

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More Candidates Gives Wider Choice Mr. Wilson's Views

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 3

Inter-viewed after nominations had closed for the Dubbo Electorate, Mr. George Wilson, M.L.A. said he welcomed three candidates…

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State Elections. Cobar Electorate

The Western Herald · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

On Saturday night, Mr D. S. Wight, the endorsed candidate of the Barrier District Assembly, addressed the electors Of Bourke near…

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State Elections Addresses by Messrs Robertson and Clyne

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

Mr. C. G. Robertson, Official Labour candidate contesting the Dubbo seat, opened his campaign in Wellington on…

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Election Matter

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

Responsibility for any matter published in this issue of the "Wellington Times", relating to the coming State election, and for which no…

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Election Day

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

On Saturday next the people of New South Wales will elect a new Government and the Castlereagh electors a new member. All…

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Don't Treat This Election Lightly

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

The election campaign is now in its last week—one of the swiftest campaigns in the State's history. That is, of course, as it…

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Country Labor Candidate Meeting with Good Receptions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

During the past week, Mr. Norman Smithers, Country Labor candidate for Castlereagh, has visited and…

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Comparison of Candidates Qualifications of Country Party Man

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

"One of the most necessary qualifications of (a political candidate is that he shall have made a success of his own…

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The Elections are Important, and the Issue Clear

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

MANY people lament the passing of the custard-pie days of polities, but if cause for regret lies in their departure, it is time for…

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Election Matter

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

Responsibility for any matter published in this issue of the "Wellington Times", relating to the coming State election, and for which no…

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S. P. Bookies Back Labor To Win Saturday’s Elections Big Swing Expected Renshaw Safe For Castlereagh

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

Although the State elections on Saturday have so far created very little Interest, and candidates have been favored with only poor meetings, the writing Is on the wall for the Mair Government and a distinct swing to Labor is inevitable…

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