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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1945

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Four Candidates for By-election

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

A by-election will be held on February 17 to elect one representative for A. Riding on the Shire Council to fill the vacancy caused by the…

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Shire By-election

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 3

At a meeting last Friday night in Mr. P. Miles' rooms, representatives of the various sections of the Labor movement and trade unions met to…

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Bomb Thrown at Norwegian Rouses of Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—A bomb waa thrown against the rear of the Norwegian Houses of Parliament at Oslo on Thursday, causing slight damage,…

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Ryde By-election Eight Candidates Seeking Votes To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: The position in the Ryde by-election to-morrow is most complex. The final result is expected to be fought out…

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Hume Seat Seeking Candidates Mr. Tom Collins Mentioned And Wing-Commander Doubleday

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 4

Speculation has been rife as to who will contest the Hume seat at the next Federal election, and it is known that many people have…

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Ryde By-election Liberal Candidate Likely to Win

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday: When counting ceased last night in the Ryde by-election there was every prospect of the Literal Party gaining…

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Hume Seat Seeking Candidates Mr. Tom Collins Mentioned and Wing-commander Doubleday

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 1

Speculation has been rife as to who will contest the Hume seat at the next Federal election, and it is known that many people have approached Mr. Tom…

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Ryde By-election

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2
Also in Daily Advertiser

When counting ceased on Saturday night in the Ryde by-election, there was every prospect of the Liberal Party gaining its first Parliamentary…

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Result of Canadian By-election Blow to Government's Prestige

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

OTTAWA. Tues. (A.A.P.): Mr. Garfield Case (Progressive Conservative) defeated the Defence Minister (General M'Naughton)…

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Ryde By-election Final Figures

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.: The new Liberal Party candidate. E. Hearnshaw, has been elected to fill the vacancy in the Ryde…

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Final Assault on Tokyo Gen. Macarthur Not the Only Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Wed. (A.A.P.) Gen MacArthur's offer to lead the way to Tokyo has received stout backing from Congressmen,…

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Questions Asked in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs.: Replying to the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Weaver in the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier (Mr…

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Federal Parliament Summoned by Duke

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs: The Governor-General (the Duke of Gloucester) to-day summoned the Federal Parliament to meet on…

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State Parliament Greater Powers for Councils Bill Introduced

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Cahill) introduced a Bill for…

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Ryde By-election Anti-labor Majority Reduced

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thurs.: The Premier (Mr. M'Kell) described to-night as "ridiculous" a statement made by the leader of the Liberal Party…

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Hospital Carnival Queen Competition Yanco Candidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

Since the previous report the Yanco Committee has moved along steadily. Beside helping a very worthy cause, they are providing some…

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Shire By-election Candidate Addresses Electors

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 4

Last evening, Mr. T. M. Kingsley, one of the candidates, spoke from the Band Rotunda. In outlining his policy, he emphasised tho following…

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Shire By-Elections Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

A by-election will be held on Saturday next to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr. M. J. Gleeson, who was…

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