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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

468 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 24

No Elections Necessary in the Gundagai Shire All Councillors Returned Unopposed Unique Happening Creates Local History

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 1

History was created at Gundagai this week. The eight retiring Shire Councillors were the only persons to nominate for the…

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Federal Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs.: The Senate will reassemble on Wednesday afternoon. November 22. the President (Senator Brown) states…

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Fed. Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: The Senate will reassemble on Wednesday afternoon, November 22, the President (Senator Brown) stated. The House…

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State Parliament Homebush Dispute Ministerial Instruction Denied

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY. Thurs.: A denial that the Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) had instructed the Meat Commissioner (Mr. Merrett) to…

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"Pyjama Girl" Reward Questions Asked in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thurs.: Mr. Sheahan (Lab., Yass) is seeking from the Government Information regard-ing the disposal of the reward…

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Compulsory Voting For L.G. Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: It is now considered likely that, following the attitude of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly last night, the…

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No Election for Gundagai Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 2

History was created at Gundagai this week. The eight retiring Shire Councillors were the only persons to nominate for…

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Local Government Elections Shires' Opposition to Compulsory Plan

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY. Thurs.: The Shires Association of N.S.W. is strongly oposed to the State Government's plan to introduce a bill making…

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Big Clash in Assembly Over Local Government Election Bill

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY. Thurs.: Stonewalling [?] by the Opposition in the L[?] Assembly completely [?] the Government's plans to…

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Compulsory Voting at Local Govt. Elections Opposed by Shires Assn

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 2

N.S.W. Shires Association, strongly opposed to the State Government's plan to introduce a Bill making voting compulsory at local…

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"Pyjama Girl" Reward Billy Sheahasn's Questions Asked In Parliament

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 2

Mr Sheahan (Lab. Yass) is seeking from the Government information regarding the disposal of the reward offered in the "Pyjama…

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U.S. News Presidential Election Victory Expected For Roosevelt

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 2

NEW YORK, Sun.: "President Roosevelt will be re-elected Tuesday by a substantial margin at the electoral vote," says the "New…

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Local Government Election Directions for Electors and Candidates

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 1

The members of the Tumut Shire Council will automatically retire from office on December 2. A general election for all Local Government Councils in New South Wales will be held on December 2—it has been…

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Yanko Shire Elections All Councillors Returned Unopposed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 1

There will be no election for the return of candidates for the Yanko Shire Council, all the sitting councillors having been returned unopposed…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Election in C Riding Only

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 2

With the retiring councillors in A and B. ridings re-elected unopposed there will be an election in only the C riding of the Murrumbidgee Shire…

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Presidential Election

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Monday: On the eve of the Presidential election four of the five nation-wide. opinion polls show Roosevelt only slightly ahead of…

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Negroes' Election Campaign Like Old-time Revival Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 1

NEW YORK, Mon. (A.A.P.): The "New York Times" says that for 19 hours a steady stream of Negroes filled the Holy Baptism…

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State Parliament Gosford Home Prohibition of Gas Producers Urged

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tues.: About two-thirds of the boys at Gosford Home are to be transferred to other homes to be established by the Child Welfare…

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U.S. Presidential Election News on National Stations To-day

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 2

Australia will hear the news concerning the U.S. Presidential election to-day. There will be a direct broadcast…

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Municipal Elections Question of Great Importance a Strong Council Needed a Call For Active Citizenship

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1944 · page 2

Each aidermanic election marks an important step in the progressive life of a community. The approaching elections transcends in importance any election held during many years past—and for very obvious reasons. The new aldermen will…

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