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

Politics & elections, 1946

563 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 29

High School Will Be “Orange North” Polling Booth

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 1 May 1946 · page 4

The State Returning Officer has received notification of the acceptance of the Orange High School as a…

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Mr. Casey Not a Candidate

National Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: It was learned officially this evening that Mr. R. G. CAsey, ex-Governor of Bengal, is most unlikely to accept…

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Liberal Candidate for Calare Electorate

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 3

A selection ballot for a Liberal candidate for Calare in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections will be held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms, Orange, on…

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Bishop Norton Visits Manildra Confirms 17 Candidates After Mass

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 10

His Lordship, the Rev. John Norton, D.D., Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 17…

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Polling Place at Bathurst West

National Advocate · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 2

Mr. E. Bennetts. Electoral Commissioner, advises Mr. C. A. Kelly. MLA for Bathurst. as follows: "1 have to advise you that I' have had under…

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Mr. Tully Leaving By-Election in June SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 4

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Tully, is expected to resign his seat in the Legislative Assembly to take up his appointment as NSW Agent General…

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Lib[?]ral Candidate for S[?]nate

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday: A joint meeting of the Parliament Liberal and Country Parties today chose Mr. A. J. Frazer former chairman of the…

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Election Issues Mr Menzies New Line Ok Attack

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1946 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The Federal Government had deliberately set out to convert constitutional amendments into purely party political…

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Another Long Rest State Parliament SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 May 1946 · page 1

After doing very little except pass the Liquor Amendment Act, which pleases very few, and give themselves £5 a week…

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Cp Candidate Opens Campaign

Central Western Daily · Saturday 11 May 1946 · page 6

“How much longer are we to tolerate the present stats of affairs?” asked the Country Party candidate for Calare in…

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Calare Liberal Candidate Is Son Of Sir Neville Howse

Central Western Daily · Monday 13 May 1946 · page 1

An Orange-born son of Sir Neville Howse, Mr. . John Howse, will contest the forthcoming Federal election in the Calare Electorate, on behalf of the Literal, Party of Australia…

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French Elections in June London

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1946 · page 2

In a despatch from Paris, a correspondent says all the main political parties had now started campaigning in real earnest for the General…

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Election of Cattle Breeders' Executive

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 8

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association of Australia:…

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Liberal Candidate for Calare Mr. John Howse Son Of Late V.C. Will Contest Seat Held by Father

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 4

Son of a V.C., the late Sir Neville Howse, who was a well known doctor in Orange, Mr. John Howse has been selected as…

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French Elections 3000 Candidates

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 2

LONDON, Monday: Nearly 3000 candidates will contest the French general elections which are scheduled to be held in about a fortnight's…

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Labor's Opponents Lay Foundations for Election Fight

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1946 · page 2

POLITICALLY, there are two classes of people in Australia—those Who support the Labor Party and those who do not, and in an election year it is inevitable that there should be a coalition of the enemies of the Labor Government…

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Federal Parliament Shop Window Session CANBERRA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 1

It has been officially announced, that the Federal Parliament will begin its last session before the elections on…

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Parliamentary Candidates Proposal to Support Diggers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 21

At the last meeting of the Dubbo R.S.L. it was decided that the subbranch circularise all branches suggesting that ex-service men vote…

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OBERON Functions For Hospital "Queen" Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 4

A happy function was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Rogers' when they organised a very successful house party, giving the…

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Labor Gains Forecast for Next Election Adelaide

National Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1946 · page 1

The Minister for information, Mr. Calwell, said today that at the next Federal elections. Labor would gain a number of seats…

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