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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

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State Elections Labor Campaign Addresses by Messrs J. L Langtry M.h.h. and P.d Lucas

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon lost Ur. P. L, Lucas, endorsed Labor Candidate for the Temora Electorate, addressed the electory in [?]…

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Wagga Had Quiet Polling Day

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 3

Polling day in Wagga was quiet, with voters moving in a steady stream to polling booths throughout the day. Busiest hour of the day at Wagga polling booths…

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Our Federal Member. In Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

Telephones. Mr. FULLER: In view of the urgent need in country districts, for telephones, lack of which in some cases…

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Latest Election News

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 1

No farther figures will be available for the State elections until late in the day, and there is expected to be very little change,…

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The Lesson of the Election

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 2

The decision of the electors of New South Wales on Saturday was quite definite, and the Labor Government has been returned with a very comfortable majority. There has been a small swing away from the…

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Our Member In Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 4

Mr. A. N. Fuller: Can the Minister for Post-War Reconstruction state how many new industries have been started in New South Wales since…

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Women To Picket Parliament House

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 6

The United Women's Movement conference decided last Thursday to picket Victoria's Parliament House as from 9.30 a.m. to-day…

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Our Federal Member In Parliament Primary and Secondary Production

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 3

Mr. Arthur Fuller: Can the Minister for Post-War Reconstruction inform this House of the total value of primary production in 1940-'41, and the…

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The Election the Doubtful Seats No Alteration Likely Till Tomorrow

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: No alterations in the position of the candidates in Auburn, Albury, and other doubtful seats are expected before tomorrow…

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Few Election Changes Some Seats Still in Balance

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The New South Wales Electoral Commissioner (Mr. Bennett) said to-day there would be little change in the position of doubtful seats in the New South Wales State elections until Wednesday…

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Arthur Fuller in Parliament

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 3

Recently, in the House of Representatives, Mr Fuller asked the following question: “Can the Minister for Post War Reconstruction inform…

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Our Federal Member In Parliament Battle of the Coral Sea

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Fuller: In view of the vital importance of the Coral Sea battle to the eventual [?]edfeat of Japan in the recent World War, will the…

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Election Counting May Not Finalise Till

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: Although declaration of polls has already commenced in electorates where the counting was complete, the results in some…

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The Election the Close Contests Albury

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 1

Mr. D. G. Padman (Lib.-C.P.) increased his lead from Mr. C. J. Hurley (ALP), in the Albury electorate, from 97 to 241…

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J. Cusack’s Nomination for Yass Municipal Election Refused Town Clerk Says That Rates Have Not Been Paid

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 3

The man who lost his deposit in the State elections, J. J. Cusack, who was a candidate for Yass, has had his nomination for…

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Size of Federal Parliament May Be Increased

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: The Federal Parliamentary Labor Party early this afternoon agreed in principle to…

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Our Member in Parliament Primary and Secondary Production

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 6

Mr. A. N. Fuller: Can the Minister for Post-War Reconstruction inform this House of the total value of primary production in 1940-1941 and the…

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State Elections MR. E. T. Kendell Retains Corowa

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

Commenting on his re-election in the Corowa electorate, Mr. E. T. Kendell said the splendid support given him at the poll last Saturday would…

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The Elections Few Scats Still Doubtful

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 2

The position So far as Saturday's playing was concerned has been changed very little during the week, and there are still several doubtful…

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The Election Padman Won Albury by 38

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

Ald. D. G. Padman (Lib-CP) won Albury seat M 38 from the fitting Labor member Mr. C. J. Hurley. This announcement was made by the…

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