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Politics & elections, 1941

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Current Topics (From our City Representative) State Election

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 6

In a matter of days now the New South Wales public will choose their government for the next three years. This election is like no other within…

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General Items Emergency Sitting of Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

The emergency sitting of the Federal Parliament to discuss the Greek campaign may not be held next week, as has been hoped. The Government wishes…

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Polling Day May 10 From 8 Am. to 8 P.m. Compulsory Voting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

Electors are reminded that voting is compulsory for the State election to be held on May 10, and any person whose name is on the roll who does…

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State Election MR. W. F. SHEAHAN, L.L.B. Endorsed Labor Candidate for Yass Makes His Final Appeal at Complimentary Social of Supporters

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

In the Oddfellows' Hall, Tumut, on Tuesday night the supporters of Mr. W. F. Sheahan, L.L.B.. endorsed Official Labor candidate for Yass, tendered…

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Federal Parliament Reassembling Deferred Awaiting Details of Greek Campaign Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

It was indicated in political circles to-night that the Government's reason for calling Parliament later than May 14 was to enable the fullest…

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Our Sydney Letter State Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

In a wetter of days now the New South Wales public will choose their government for the next three years. This election is like no other within…

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State Elections Wagga Electorate Mr. Kilpatrick's Campaign Shipbuilding—walsh Island

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

Mr. M. Kilpatrick. M.L.A. for Wagga, visited Ladysmith yesterday afternoon, where he met a number of his constituents…

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Fitzgerdld Was Minister When Rents Were Increased C.P. Candidate's Statement

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

SPEAKING at Yanco on Tuesday night last, Aircraftsman Kelly, United Country Party candidate, stated that he was…

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State Elections Country Party Campaign MR. 5. 0. Dickson's Speech

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

The following is a report of the policy speech of Mr. S. D. Dickson derived last Ganmain on Wednesday night last Mr, R E. Eisenhnuer,…

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State Elections Wagga Electorate Col. Bruxner's Stirring Address in Support of Mr. Kilpatrick Unified War Effort Urged

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 6

Speaking last night at Wagga from the balcony of the Commercial Hotel. in support of Mr. Mat Kilpatrick, the Deputy-Premier (Col. Bruxner)…

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One Great Election Issue

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

There is no paradox tn taking the view that never before in the history of Australia has there been less need for detailed policy speeches than at the present fateful Juncture in our national life. Never before has the problem which confronts the people in the New South Wales general…

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Kyeamba Shire By-election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

The shire clerk of the Kyeamba Shire Council and returning officer (Mr. C. L. Daley) advises that an extraordinary election, to fill the vacancy…

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Yesterday's Labor Meeting Candidate Speaks Again Supporting Speakers include Dr. Lloyd Ross

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. C. A. Poole. Labor candidate for this constituency, again spoke on Albert Peak yesterday, assisted by Mr. J. Poole and the secretary of the A.R.U…

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State Elections Wagga Electorate Mr. Kilpatrick's Campaign Talk to Junee Electors

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

In an address to electors at Junee on Saturday night, Mr. Kilpatrick said that after the financial depression in 1831, many railway workers in…

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Polling Day l0th May From 8 A.M. TO [?] P.M. Compulsory Vor[?]

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 1

Electors are reminded that [?] as compulsory for the State election to be held on Saturay. next. 10th May. and any person whose name is…

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Federal Parliament Sitting Date Not Yet Fixed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

The Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) said to-night that the exact date for the forthcoming meeting of the Federal Parliament had not been…

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G. N. Dixon U.C.P. Candidate Personal Statement to Electors

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 1

Being unable to make a tour of the electorate, Mr. G. N. Dixon, of Narandera, one of the endorsed united Country Party candidates for the…

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The Elections Mr. Sheahan's Candidature

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. W. F. Sheahan, Labor candidate for Yass seat, together with Mr. Arthur Fuller, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting at Adjungbilly last Sunday…

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Booth by By-election Important Bearing on Position in House Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

The Federal Parliamentary Labor Party intends to make an issue of the Bootaby by-election, to be held on May 24, and will concentrate both…

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State Elections Great Expectations Mr. M'Kell Says Labor May Win 16 Seats SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

After travelling more than 2000 miles throughout the State, the Official Labor Party leader in New South Wales (Mr. M'Kell) returned to…

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