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Politics & elections, 1941

679 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 34

FARMERS & Settlers Wagga District Council Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the M.P. and A.A. rooms on Saturday…

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C.P. Candidate Tells of Country-Minded Policy Mr. G. N. Dixon Elaborates Aims

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

"HAVING been in military service for the past seven mouths and now being engaged on important, national duty, I know…

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State Elections Next Saturday Avoid Last Minute Rush by Voting Early

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 1

THE electors of New South Wales will have to go to the polls on Saturday next, as voting is compulsory. As on…

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Town Council Linesman Appointed Fire Board Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

Ald. F. Dickson (Mayor). G. Black, D. Stratton, T. Nicholson. R. Gibson, B. Ward, L. Conkey, and J. Leonard attended the ordinary fortnightly…

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State Elections Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A. Government's Proud Record

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 5

In the present Government the people of New South Wales had one whose record of achievement was something of which the State could…

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Election Memories

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 5

Listening-in from the sideline in the game of politics, one hears a speaker of two who does not permit much dreary [?]vel to be inflicted on the audience…

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Election Hints Compulsory Voting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

Voting on Saturday for the State election is compulsory, and any person whose name is on the roll who does not exercise his vote will be asked the…

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State Election Aims to Weaken Country Vote Mr. M'Kell Charged By C.P. Leader SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

"During his recent campaign in the north-west. Mr. M'Kell is reported to have travelled 220 miles in four hours, on his lightning campaign." said the…

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Mr. Moloney Supports Candidate

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 6

Mr. Moloney was pleased to be in Tumbarumba to support Mr. King not only as the standard bearer of Labor but also as a man whom he…

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Election Day Saturday, May 10

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

On Saturday the electors of New South Wales will be called on to choose a new parliament and many candidates are offering for the…

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Hon. Alexander Mair M.L.A. U.A.P. Candidate for Albury a Brief Biography

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

Typical of the Premier's thoroughness and devotion to duty was a decision be made, touching his personal fortunes very early in…

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Labor Candidate Mr. King in Tumbarumba Government Policy Attacked

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

Speaking in Tumbarumba last Saturday, Mr. J. C. King, the Labor Party's candidate in the forthcoming election, made a…

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State Elections Leeton District Polling Places Plea for Early Voting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

THE electors of New South Wales will have to go to the polls to-morrow (Sat.), as voting is compulsory. As on…

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State Elections Polling Day To-morrow (Saturday) Polling Booths Will Be Open to Morrow From 8 a.m. TO 8 p.m

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. D. A. Public the Dabney Candidate spent yesterday in Coolamon He was to have some to Temora last night after his meeting but the weather…

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Hotel Hours on Polling Day Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 6

The U.L.V.A. has been informed by its legal advisers that all hotels in New South Wales, whether in uncontested electorates or not, will have to…

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Polling Day To-morrow Vote Early and Avoid Rush

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

Voting is compulsory in the State election to-morrow (Saturday). The polling booths will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Therefore electors will…

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Polling Day 10th May From 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M. Compulsory Voting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

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

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Federal Parliament to Resume on May 28 CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) announced to-night that the Federal Parliament will resume on May 28. It is understood that Mr…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the view of our correspondents) Independents in Parliament (To the Editor "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

Sir.—I sent a couple of letters on the above subject to your paper some years ago and will be glad if you will give me a little space again…

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Boothby By-election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

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

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