1933 Queensland local elections

1933 Queensland local elections
← 1930 1−29 April 1933 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

Main article: Results of the 1933 Queensland local elections

See also

References

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