1933 Queensland local elections explained

Country:Queensland
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Election Date:1−29 April 1933
Previous Election:1930 Queensland local elections
Previous Year:1930
Next Election:1936 Queensland local elections
Next Year:1936

The 1933 Queensland local elections were held throughout April 1933 to elect the mayors and councils of almost all local government areas (LGAs) in Queensland, Australia.[1] No election was held for Brisbane City Council, which had last had an election in 1931 and did not have another one scheduled until 1934.[2]

Not all LGAs had their elections on the same day − some were held on 1 April, while others held later in the month on 29 April.[3] [4] [5]

Notable results included the Independent Reform Party defeating the Citizens' United Party and gaining a "sweeping majority" on Warwick Shire Council, as well as James Douglas Annand being elected mayor of Toowoomba "without addressing a meeting, canvassing, advertising, or in any way spending a penny on the contest".[6] [7] During the campaign for Rockhampton Harbour Board, a "well-known public man" who was contesting the election was assaulted at his home on the night of 5 April, requiring medical attention.[8]

The Tamborine Shire Council election was postponed.[9]

Political parties

A number of political parties endorsed candidates for the elections.

Results

See main article: Results of the 1933 Queensland local elections.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shire Council Elections . Trove . Bowen Independent.
  2. Web site: Warwick Municipal Elections . Trove . Townsville Daily Bulletin.
  3. Web site: Woothakata Shire Council . Trove . Cairns Post.
  4. Web site: Municipal Elections . Trove . The Telegraph.
  5. Web site: Local Authorities Election Results . Trove . The Telegraph.
  6. Web site: Local Government Elections . Trove . Brisbane Courier.
  7. Web site: WON WITHOUT MAKING CAMPAIGN . Trove . Brisbane Courier.
  8. Web site: ASSAULTED AT HOME . Trove . Morning Bulletin.
  9. Web site: Tambourine Shire Council . Trove . The Beaudesert Times.
  10. Web site: Labour Team . Trove . Queensland Times.
  11. Web site: Farmers Endorse C.P. . The Workers' Weekly.
  12. Web site: City Council Elections in April . Trove . Queensland Times.