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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

404 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 21

The Elections Labor Confident Good Work by Campaign Committee

National Advocate · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

The Labor campaign office in Russell Street has been a veritable hive of industry during the closing days before the election and the…

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The Elections the Last Words Big Lithgow Poll Expected

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

To-morrow will be polling day (from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Booths will be located at the Town Hall, Cooerwull and Oakey Park. Voting is…

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Election Literature Allegations Against Soldier Candidate

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: Allegations that a number of uniformed soldiers attached to an ares office at which Major Harris, UAP candidate for…

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General News No Posting of Election Results Tonight

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 2

Because of the war lighting restrictions no election returns will be posted outside the National Advocate tonight. Picture patrons…

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Fight for Calare Despicable Tactics Tactics Exposed Mr. Breen's University Career Labor's Irrefutable Facts UCP Candidate's Public Apology

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 1

ORANGE, Friday: A first class political sensation in which the despicable tactics of the UCP campaign director. Mr. H. P. Buckley, B.E.,…

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The Elections Mr. Beasley Optimistic

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: In his final statement to the people today the Minister for Supply and Shipping (Mr. Beasley) said that the…

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Parliament May Meet in September

National Advocate · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday: It is understood that Parliament will meet not [?] that Monday, September 27. It the Electoral Office can complete…

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Great Swing to Labor Government Will Have Big Majority Opposition Candidates Badly Beaten

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 7

The Federal elections on Saturday resulted in a sweeping victory for Labor. The Curtin Government will have a…

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Saturday's Election

National Advocate · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 2

The magnificent victory by the people and for the people won throughout Australia on Saturday last provides striking evidence to the…

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Local and General News Election Results

Leader · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 2

Final results of the Federal [?] will [?] as the [?] of Representatives [?] probably [?] known for a fortnight,…

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Over 50 Seats May Be Won by Labor Probable Clean Sweep in South Australia Fadden Forges Ahead Position in Federal Elections

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 2

Election figures received today confirm the forecast that Labor will have a following of 50, and perhaps more, in the new Federal Parliament. It is also clear that Labor will win the Senate in…

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The Elections. No Change in Position. Mr. Breen Sure of Return. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 2

There is no substantial change in the N.S.W. electoral position to-day. Figures from other States reveal the same…

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Portland Section of Lithgow "Mercury" the Election Portland's Quiet Day Heavy Polling, No Untoward Incidents

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 6

Although the Federal election campaign was probably one of the most momentous in Australia's history, and keen interest was shown…

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Little Change Election Results SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 12

There is very little change in the election results, and definite figures in doubtful seats will not be known till some time…

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Landslide To Labor Whys and Wherefores Comment On the Federal Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 4

Well, the tumult and the shouting have died, and many kings and captains of politics have departed into obscurity. Labor has won the elections easily, and there will be keen post-mortems as to why the Commonwealth swung so…

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Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 13

Voting at Saturday's election Passed off very quietly. Messrs. Doherty and Morrison, with their helpers, had everything ready, and…

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Election Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 10

Election Day passed off very quietly here. There was no undue rush at the polling booth…

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The Election

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 12

Polling day passed off locally in a most uneventful manner. Although a constant stream of voters went to he booth during the hours of polling, very…

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The Elections Little Change Yesterday

National Advocate · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday: No conclusive election figures about doubtful seats come in today. In Queensland the Leader of the…

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The New Parliament. First Meeting September 22 Mr. Ward's Position Undecided

National Advocate · Saturday 28 August 1943 · page 1

PERTH, Friday: The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) intends to summon caucus on September 14 and Parliament will assemble on September 22 if the…

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