Quiet Canberra election campaign as enrolment grows
A 1947 Canberra election preview notes record enrolment and a smaller candidate pool for Advisory Council and Hospital Board. Labour moves to reverse 1947 losses, nominating three Advisory Council hopefuls and five Hospital Board candidates in a field of eight and ten respectively. Early IF polling shows Labour leading among first preferences but totals hinge on voter turnout.
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Advisory Council
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Election Theatres and People at Canberra Areas
A survey of polling hall locations and enrolled voters shows a large workmen hostel with nearly 100 residents at Eastlake with only 28 enrolled. A Citizens Group of three candidates will contest Hospital Board elections. The ballot lists numerous names across suburbs including Turner Brauasa Griffith Ainslie and Braddon with varied occupations.
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Canberra Advisory Council Aspirants Highlight Wartime Service
The long list of aspirants includes William Bourke, Arthur Thomas, and Lew Windermere, detailing wartime service in New Guinea and China, roles in ACT organizations, and extended Canberra involvement. Notable figures held editor roles, led local committees, and supported hospital, relief, and veterans groups as they pursued council seats.
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Canberra “Times
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Canberra Hospital Board Members Listed in Detail
A survey of Canberra Hospital Board nominees profiles several figures: Albert Mitton Ryan of the Commonwealth Service and Canberra resident since 1943. George Craby Scott a Kingston businessman. W E Alma Vontesting the Advisory Council. Leslie Finlay Crispin director-general of Post War Reconstruction and professor of political science at Canberra University College. Ulrich Ruegg a former president of the Progresse and Welfare Association and founder of the Canberra Film Centre. William Eugene Dominick Har ry former chairman of the Hospital Rest. Clement Augustine Donnelly prominent ALP member and Canberra National Football League president. Keith James Doran active ALP member since 1941 and noted hockey enthusiast.
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Voting Instructions and Can I Post Vote Details
Voters are advised to vote at 8 am and mark a figure in every square from 1 in order of choice. If you spoil your ballot, a fresh paper is provided by the officer in charge. Postal voting is available for those unable to attend, with forms obtainable at any Post Office. Instructions for post voting accompany each ballot.
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