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Politics & elections, 1941

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Secret Session of New Zealand Parliament Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 4

A secret session of Parliament to discuss the war situation will be held next Tuesday night…

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Council Extraordinary By-election

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 5

To fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cr. C. W. Wynn, an extraordinary election of one councillor for D. Riding will be held. In this issue…

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Shire of Willimbong Extraordinary Election of One Councillor for the "D" Riding

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 5

IN accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended and Ordinances made thereunder, I hereby INVITE…

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United Country Party Temora Electorate Council Election Matters Finalised

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 4

A meeting of the Temora Electorate Council of the United Country Party wm held M Temora on Saturday last for the purpose of finalising matters…

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Wagga War Effort Queen Competition in Wagga and District Candidate for Mitchell Shire

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 3

It is proposed holding a district queen competition shortly to raise patriotic funds and there will be candidates representing each of the shires, and several from Wagga…

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Why U.a.p. Lost the Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 2

A discussion at a meeting of the united Australia Party council on the causes of the party's defeat at the last State election, revealed strong…

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The Rock Ugly Man Competition Golf Candidate Leading

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 3

Great enthusiasm it being sustained in the ugly man competition for The Rock Comforts Fund. Early last week a euchre party brought…

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Federal Parliament Representatives to Meet on Wednesday Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 7

The House of Representatives will resume sitting on Wednesday when it is anticipated that Mr. Menzies will make a statement on Australia's war…

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New Zealand Parliament Adjourns After Debate Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 1

The New Zealand Parliament adjourned at an early hour this morning and will reassemble on July 15. The budget will be presented next day…

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Kyeamba Shire Council Extraordinary Election Won by Mr. J. LANGFIELD

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 2

To fill the vacancy on the Kyeamba Shire Council, caused by the death of Councillor H. Crichton, an extraordinary election was held by postal ballot…

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Federal Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 4

The House of Representatives will resume sitting to-morrow (Wednesday) when it is anticipated that Mr. Menzies will make a statement on…

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Federal Parliament Prime Minister's Report Comment by Mr. Oubtin Middle East and Singapore CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 8

Speaking on Mr. Menzies' statement on his trip abroad, the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) in the House of Representatives to-day said that…

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Junee Hospital Election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

Much interest is manifested in the Junee Hospital Board elections. Though nominations do not close till July 25 and the election takes place on August 9 already…

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Wagga War Effort Queen Competition for Mayor's Patriotic Fund Town Committtees Appointed Five Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

A meeting was held in the Wagga Town Hall last night to discuss the organising of a queen competition in aid of the Mayors Patriotic and War…

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Federal Parliament Australian Troops Not in Fort Capuzzo Action Some Allegations Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 2

Australian troops did not participate in the engagement by the Imperial forces when they attacked and occupied high ground at Port Capuzzo…

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Junee Hospital Election

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 2

Much interest is manifested in the Junee Hospital Board election. Though nominations do not close till July 25, and the election takes place on…

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Queen Competition for Patriotic, Funds Wagga Candidates Announced

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 2

The three Wagga candidates for the queen competition to raise funds for the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, were announced last night…

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Federal Parliament Communist Ban Remains Mr. Menzies May Talk on War Developments CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

The Attorney-General (Mr. Hughes) to-day declared that the ban on Communist and subsidiary organisations in Australia still existed and would not…

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Desires Shire Elections on State Rolls

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 1

A resolution that the Local Government Act should be amended to allow shire and municipal elections to be conducted on State electoral rolls,…

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State Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 2

The State Cabinet to-day prorogued Parliament from July 2 to July 23…

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