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Politics & elections, 1941

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The Coming State Elections Mr. W. F. Sheahan at Tumut Official Labor Candidate Supported by Messrs. D. CLYNE and A. Tonge, M's.l.a

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

Mr. W. F. Sheahan, the selected Official Labor candidate for the Yass sent (in which Tumut is now included) in the State Legislative…

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State Parliament the Lease and Lend Bill Munitions Annexes Wanted at Broken Hill SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 4

A suggestion that the State Government should cable President Roosevelt expressing the admiration of the people of N.S. Wales for the Lease and…

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The Last Was the U.S.A. ’S Greatest Election And With It Some Unusual Incidents

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

As the United States staged its greatest election in 151 years, citizens sulked, rejoiced, talked, paid bets, made peace, died, and were born…

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State Parliament Opposition Aroused Army Contract Questions SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

There was an angry outburst from members of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly to-day when the Premier (Mr. Mair) said that if the…

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C.p Candidate for Corowa

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the Urana branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. W, P. Stakelum, a local wheat grower, in moving a…

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Our New State Constituency Temora And the Two Candidates

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

Mr. DOUG DICKSON, M.L.A., Country Party MR. C. A. POOLE. A.L.P…

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Country Party Election Prospects Bright

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 4

"The State Country Party faces the forthcoming elections with confidence, as it will go to the people with a record of service to the rural areas…

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State Electorates Murrumbidgee Polling Places

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 1

In the last issue of the Government "Gazette" the list of polling places for the various electorates was published…

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Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

There is some fear in Labor breasts here that the Mair Government may try to spring a surprise and catch Labor napping with its election…

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Early State Election Parties Prepare May 31 is Likely Date

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 3

The State election campaign will begin in earnest immediately after Easter. Party officials and organisers are…

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Candidate Appeals for Unity LEETON A.L.P. MEETS Suggestion to Run Two

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 4

THE largest meeting of the Leeton branch of the A.L.P. yet held, took place on Sunday last at the Cabaret, when Mr. J. J…

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State Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Explaining that the Government had not yet fixed a date for the State election, Col. Bruxner said that some months…

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Federal Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: The Minister for Labor gave the House of Representatives his assurance that, with the co-operation of Parliament, the…

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State Parliament Election Date Not Yet Fixed Mr. Kilpatrick and Wine Industry Pensions and Compensation SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 4

Explaining that the Government had not yet fixed a date for the State election, the Premier (Mr. Mair) said in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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Federal Parliament Child Endowment Scheme to Operate in July Call For Recruits CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 4

The Minister for Labor (Mr. Holt) gave the House of Representatives his assurance to-day that with the co-operation of Parliament, the Government would bring the…

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State Election in South Australia Government Expects Small Majority ADELAIDE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1941 · page 4

Predictions concerning Saturday's State election generally point to the present Liberal-Country League Government being returned with a small…

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Endowment Scheme Parliament to Sit Till Bills Passed Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

Despite the bitter opposition raised against the method of financing the measure at a Joint meeting of Government parties to-day, the Federal…

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Federal Parliament Defence Contracts Mr. Beasley Alleges Favoritism CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 2

"The allegations that Victoria is being favored by defence contracts to the detriment of other States indicate that Australia is governed not by…

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State Parliament Burrinjuck Dam Payments Superannuation Fund Electricity Policy Not Yet Determined SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 4

The sum of £13,117 had been paid to Messrs. Julius, Poole and Gibson from 1937 to last month for their work in connection with Burrinjuck Dam,…

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Country Party and Elections Prospects Bright, Says — Colonel Munro

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 4

“The State Country Party faces the forthcoming elections with confidence, as it will go to the people with a record of…

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