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

Politics & elections, 1946

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Australia at Crossroads on Election Day

Central Western Daily · Thursday 12 September 1946 · page 1

September 28, 1946, would mark one of the most vital dates in Australian history, for on that day the people…

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Liberal Candidate Replies to C.w.d. Report

Central Western Daily · Monday 16 September 1946 · page 1

“I noticed in the Central Western Daily on Monday that the member for Calare was prepared to double tax to…

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New Photos, Cash Galore : Bids for Election Honors

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 4

It is obvious that the money which is being spent on this election campaign is something more than chicken feed. The average elector could amuse himself in…

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To Question Candidates

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday: The Returned soldiers' League in a move to secure [?]ved pensions preference and re[?] has decided to issue a…

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German Elections

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 4

LONDON, Monday: Results so far in the local elections in the British zone of Germany are mainly from Hanover and Osnabruk…

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Cricket Competitions To Start On Election Day

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 4

The draw for the first round of the three grades of the ODCA 1946-47 competitions, to commence on September 28, was made over the week-end. There are nine teams in the A grade, six in Reserve grade and seven in B grade…

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Federal Elections Menzies Meets His Waterloo

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The appearance of Mr. R. G. Menzies leader of the Liberal Party, at Darlinghurst last night and where he met his political…

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German Elections Independents Poll Well

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday: The latest results of the rural elections in the British zone of Germany disclose that independent candidates have won well…

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Evatt Confident Labor's Election Prospect

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 3

PERTH, Tuesday: The Chifley government would return to power with at least as many seats as it had won in 1943, predicted the Minister for…

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Three Candidates in “Y” Popular Girl Competition in Orange

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 2

Three candidates have been nominated in the Y.W.C.A. popular girl competition, which is being conducted in association with the “Y” finance drive, to be held during October. They are Misses Dorothy Alexander, Claire Parker and laurel…

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Menzies and Fadden Lack of Clarity Some Neglected Vital Election Issues Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 3

Even the powerful Melbourne Age doubts the promises of both Messrs. Menzies and Fadden as the following leading article appearing in Monday's issue will show. The article reads…

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Portland News Continued C.P. Candidate At Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 7

"The Australian Country Party is a middle party owing allegiance, neither to the extreme right nor the extreme left, but it represents that…

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Country Party Not Sectional Says Candidate

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 3

The Australian Country Party under its new constitution now has an all-embracing policy, and should rally all sections of the community…

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The Elections Advice to Voters

National Advocate · Monday 23 September 1946 · page 1

On polling day, Saturday next, 28th September, 1946, the poiling booths will be open continuously from 8 am to 8 p.m…

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Election Campaign Tactics Menzies Mis-timed His Run How the Melbourne "Age" Sums Up

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday:- The Melbourne Age, under the caption. "Tactics inth e Campaign." says: With only five election…

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Election Organisation

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 2

Over £1,000 will be paid out in the Macquarie electorate next week end. This was stated by the Macquarie Divisional Returning Officer (Mr. R…

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Federal Parliament May Be Enlarged

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1946 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday: All increase of numbers of the House of Representatives and the Semite would be considered should the Labor party be…

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Change in French Vote For Candidate—Not Party

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1946 · page 1

PARIS, Tuesday: The French National Assembly has decided that in future elections, people will vote for individual candidates instead of for…

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Soldiers Voting in Federal Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Voting has already begun in the Australian Federal election although the general public will not vote until next Saturday…

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Polling Booth at Public School

National Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 2

There will be an additional polling booth for the Macquarie election on Saturday. it is in the Bathurst Public School, George Street. This should…

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