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

Politics & elections, 1944

444 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 23

State Elections Labor's Record and Policy Outlined by Mr. McKell Many Reforms Proposed What Labor Has Done—what It Is Going to Do

National Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Mr. W. J. McKell, State Premier, tonight delivered his policy speech before a gathering at Redfern tonight. The Premier…

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RESIGNED De Valera's Government An Early Election

National Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

DUBLIN, Wednesday: Mr. de Valera's Government has resigned and a general election is to be held. It is expected that polling will take place…

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Open Air Election Meetings

National Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

The Bathurst ALP election campaign secretary, Mr. McGrath, asked Bathurst Council last night for permission to hold open air meetings at…

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Street Stall on Election Day Molong Hospital Auxiliary

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 10

Molong Hospital Auxiliary will hold a street stall in Bank-st., on Election Day, Saturday, May 27. The stall will be held in conjunction…

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The Election Campaign Labor Holds All Seats in the West. But C.p. Says It Won't After May 27

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 12

The election guns are now barking at a crescendo—though it seems to us to be a quieter campaign than normally. Only a fortnight's Campaigning remains—the…

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Polling Day Arrangements

National Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 2

The State election returning officer at Bathurst Mr. W. J. Noble, said yesterday that everything was now in order for polling day. The staff…

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Theft From Cup Candidate

National Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 2

Mr. A. K. Gardiner, the Country Party candidate for Bathurst State seat, had the misfortune to be robbed of a [?] of clothes and other…

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Labor's Policy State Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 7

Mr. McKell delivered the Government's programme and reviewed the work done over the last three years at the Redfern Town Hall…

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State Elections Exchanges of Preference Votes

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—A line upon party exchanges of preferences at the State elections on May 27 was given today. It is expected to be:…

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C.P. Candidate "Kicks Off" Will Wear Civilians

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

Lieut. A. K. Gardiner. C.P. candidate for Bathurst, opened his election campaign at Oberon on Saturday. He also visited Rockley…

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Gulgong Election Hospital Directors

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 16

To last meeting of the Gulgong District Hospital Board the Hospitals Commission forwarded advice regarding the forthcoming…

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Election Day Stall

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 8

On election day a stall will be held at the Rylstone School. The proceeds will be divided equally among the Junior Red Cross, School…

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Bathurst Election a Graziers View

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 3

Mr. Harry Owens the well known Bathurst district grazier, of Rocker Street, Bathurst writes to the Editor as follows:…

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Dubbo Elections Mr. Kelly and the Laborer Prospects

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 3

Mr. Gus Kelly, Minister for Health, after a visit in Dubbo, yesterday expressed the view that Mr. C. G. Robertson, the Labor member for Dubbo,…

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The State Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 2

The Slate elections are attracting about as much interest as a municipal by-election, which is another way of saying they are not regarded at…

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Orange Electorate. Polling Day: May 27, 1944

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 7

ROBT. E. O'HALLORAN, M.L.A., The Father of Motherhood Endowment and Deputy Chairman of Committees in the New South…

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Universities in Country Towns "Improve Education System" Says U.C.P. Candidate

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

Speaking at Garra on Tuesday night Mr. J. M. Caldwell, U.C.P. contestant for Orange Electorate in the State Elections, advocated…

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Manildra Magazine Not Much Interest Shown. Manildra and The Elections

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 5

Little if any interest is evinced locally in the forthcoming State Elections. Although it is only a fortnight to…

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Molong Hospital Board Directors' Election Soon

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 7

A triennial election of Molong Hospital Board directors will take place shortly. The secretary of Molong Hospital…

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Monster Election Rally Tomorrow. Mr. R. E. O'Halloran To Address Electors

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 8

A monster election rally will be held at Molong on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. The speakers will, include Mr. R…

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