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Politics & elections, 1941

1,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 75

Locked in Office by Union Men. N.Z. Candidate's Charge. AUCKLAND

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 8

Mr. H. L. Nathan Citizens' candidate for the Wellington Harbour Board, alleges that five union officials locked him in his office, following a comment by him on the number…

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M.P.s Descend on Boothby. By-election Campaign. ADELAIDE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 8

Though Federal members are already converging on Boothby for the all-impoitant by-election campaign this will not be in full swing until next week…

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Hurstville By-election

The Propeller · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in Woodville Ward, Municipality of Hurstville, caused by the death of Alderman E. A. Field, will…

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Municipal Election

The Propeller · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 7

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in Rockdale Ward, Municipality of Rockdale, caused by the recent resignation of the three…

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Govt.'s Fate Hangs on By-election

Daily Mirror · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 3

Both political parties now agree that the result of the Boothby by-election on Saturday week will decide the fate…

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Comforts Fund Queen Candidate

Daily Mirror · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 10

Miss Belfe Williams, who is Miss Railway House in the Railway Comforts Fund Queen Competition, was to-day introduced to Railway House staff by the Commissioner, Mr. T. J. Hartigan…

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Comforts Fund Queen Candidate

Daily Mirror · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 10

Miss Belle Williams, who is Miss Railway House in the Railway Comforts Fund Queen Competition, was today introduced to Railway House staff by the Commissioner, Mr. T. J. Hartigan…

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The Elections Me[?] Mc[?]t and Lamb Also Elected. Alterman Hill Also Elected

Liverpool News · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

Ald. F. Hill (Mayor of Cabra-Vale) is to be congratulated on a good win in a straight-out contest for the new electorate of Blacktown. He secured a lead…

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An Election Party

Liverpool News · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

Gunner and Mrs. J. O'Neill, after the close of the polling booths, entertained at their home as the State election results came over the air, and great…

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State Election Landslide "C.P. will Build Again," Is Bruxner's Rallying Call

The Land · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 6

"THE Country Party is not downhearted. We will start in at once to build again. For the very safety of this country the C.P. must go on because, after all, it is the only sure and certain political body, with its rools deep in the soil."…

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Election Count. Yesterday's Figures. Ministers' Chances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 3

The counting of State election votes yesterday improved the position of retiring Government members of the Legislative Assembly…

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Team To Fight By-Election Labor Drive in Booth by Adelaide

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 7

Twelve more Federal Labor members, including Mr. Beasley, will take part in Labor's Boothby…

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Candidate in Gaol on Polling Day Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 3

A Communist who was gaoled last week for subversive activities is among the City Council candidates…

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Notes of the Week The State Elections

The Methodist · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 3

BY A LONG tradition the Methodist pulpit and press refrain from advocacy of personnel and policy of parties in State and Local Government elections. It may be questioned whether…

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Epic Fight on Election Night MacCallum's Last Stand

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 3

PEOPLE who listened to N.S.W. election results and comment from national (A class) station 2BL on Saturday night must have…

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Queen Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 8

Miss Betty Bryant's candidature as liquor trades queen in the Red Cross Queen competition will be assisted by the proceeds of Tooheys[?] Ltd., staff ball…

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Parties in Top Gear for Vital Election

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 2

Lines on which the vital Boothby by-election next Saturday will be fought became more clearly defined today as both, party organisations swung fully into action. THE Government will make its…

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Candidates in Queen Contest

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 13

MISS MONA EBBRELL, of Crow's, Nest, is . the representative of' Returned .Soldiers' ' organisations in the Queen Competition being held…

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Parties in Top Gear for Vital Election

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 2

Lines on which the vital Boothby by-election next Saturday will be fought became more clearly defined today as both party organisations swung fully into action. THE Government will make its…

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Parties Sn Top Gear for Vital Election

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 2

Lines on which the vital Boothby by-election next Saturday will be fought became more clearly defined today as both party organisations swung fully into action. THE Government will make its…

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