Shire Elections
As this is written no indication has been given of the official nominations of candidates for the forthcoming Shire elections, but so far as is known…
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Politics & elections, 1947
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Labour Crashes Debacle in Victorian Elections Main Govt. Overthrown on Nk Nationalisation Issue
By their vote on Saturday the people of Victoria have shown in no uncertain manner just how they regard Mr Chifley's infamous bank…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Victorian Result May Produce Federal Versus State Fight
Victoria’s categorical rejection of the Labour Party has gone like a fearful streak of lightning through [?] members here. Those who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Election to the Citizens of Braidwood
LADIES and GENTLEMEN.—On the eve of the Shire election I appeal for your co-operation. The Federal and State Governments have money…
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For the triennial election of councillors for Yarrowlumla Shire Council retiring councillors for Ridings. A B and C were elected unopposed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Compulsory Voting at Council Elections "Preposterous Legislation"
The Bill to introduce compulsory voting at local government elections was vigorously opposed in the Legislative Assembly by the Deputy Leader…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Writing on Wall Fob Labour-socialist Governments Fadden on Victorian Election Result
"Surely the writing is on the wall for the remaining Labour-Socialist Governments," said the Federal Leader of the Country Party (Mr. Fadden)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Menzies Feels Like a Farmer
Feeling like a farmer “who hears the rain on the roof after a long drought”, Liberal Leader and Opposition Chief, R. G. Menzies, sees in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Elections Keen Fight In-c Riding
Pretty intensive campaigning is being carried out by the four candidates for C Riding, and it is expected that the fight for the two seats will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Victorian Election Result Mr. Fadden's Comment
"In Saturday's crushing revolt, the Victorian people have given a lead which those in every other State must follow if Australia is to be saved…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire Election to the Electors of C Riding, Tallaganda Shire
You are already aware that I have nominated for O Riding, and I hope to receive your vote and support at the forthcoming Elections. If…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Compulsory Voting at Council Elections "Damning Commentary on Democracy"
The Bill to make voting at Local Government elections compulsory was described in the Legislative Assembly by the Leader of the Country Party…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Shire Election to the Electors of C Riding Shire of Tallaganda
LADIES and GENTLEMEN: I wish to announce that I have again consented to be nominated as a Candidate for C Riding at the Elections to be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →W.Q. Needs a Polling Booth
Sir,—Recently a petition, signed by the majority of the electors of West Queanbeyan, was presented to the Municipal Council by the West…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Revolutionary Law Imposed
Nationalisation of the Trading Banks is now the law of the land. For many months—the Opposition hopes for years—its validity will be argued in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Historic Session Ends
Parliament is dispersing for the summer vacation after a session in which the law has been changed to [?]ationalise the private trading…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Election (To the Editor. "Dispatch")
Sir,—Probably hot since toe inception of Local Government has so much interest been shown in the triennial elections as these being held on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local and General Shire Election
Interest is becoming keener in the various ridings as Saturday draws near, and quite a lot of quiet canvassing is being done. Particularly is this the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Voting Compulsory At Tomorrow’s Elections
Tomorrow the Triennial Elections in connection with the Queanbeyan Municipality will be held. Fifteen candidates have submitted their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Elections Old Council Returned Close Contest in C Riding
Keen interest was manifested In the election for Tallaganda Shire Council on Saturday, the largest poll in the history of local government resulting…
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