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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
4
The Bunbury Herald reports widespread criticism of electoral arrangements across Australia in 1915. It notes archaic roll compilation and revision caused endless mistakes and disenfranchisement, with many electors denied their rights and a near collapse of the system.
Debates say clerical errors and random name picking caused ballot confusion and polling delays. Scrutiny calls for immediate Parliament action to simplify enrolment and roll compilation. postal voting gaps blamed on weak Electorals machinery.
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