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

Politics & elections, 1946

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Election Results

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 1

Because detailed figures cannot be obtained on election night, no special arrangements will be made by the "Guardian" in connection…

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The Elections Government Squandering (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 21

Sir — Tax reductions could be achieved by cutting out the colossal waste that has been going on A few years ago the government,…

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Liberal Candidate Visits Coolah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 23

Mr. T. L. Mort, the Liberal candidate for Gwydir, visited Coolah on Tuesday afternoon of last week. He conversed with some of the local…

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The Elections Final Phase of Campaign Keen Contests Expected

National Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Federal political leaders and candidates are now in the final phase of the most intensive and arduous…

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The Elections-- Advice to Voters

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 7

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

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Candidates Give Last Minute Advice

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 3

Mr. C. M. Williams, the Country Party candidate, said he could only sum up in one way by pointing out that the issue was simple. Did or…

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To-morrow's Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 4

To-morrow the electors of Macquarie, in company with the rest of Australia, will be called upon to elect their representative for the…

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How Preference Voting Affects Candidates

Central Western Daily · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 1

If the result of the election, which takes place tomorrow, is to be determined on preferences, many days will elapse before the final result is known, and very few of…

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Don’t Ring This Number on Polling Night

Central Western Daily · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 1

“Please ask people not to ring the Electoral Office on Saturday night for election results,” said Mr. E. M. Hart,…

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The Last Word Party Leaders on Election Prospects Prime Minister Confident

National Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: Final statements Were made today by the lenders at the three major parties. The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley,…

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Tonight's Election Results

National Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 2

Because of the fact that most people can secure today's election results over the air, the figures will not be posted outside the office tonight…

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Man Dies at Election Meeting Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 2

A man collapsed and died whits listening to the Minister for External Aifans, Dr. Evatt, at Hurstville to-night. He was Major McBailey, of Pat…

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"Furphies" About Potatoes More City Press Lies Election Eve Propaganda Exposed

National Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday: The statement on the Potato and Shipping Control Board published in this morning's Sydney newspapers, was…

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John Howse. “Chances Of Election Are Bright”

Central Western Daily · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 1

“After visiting all parts of the electorate several times, I have been struck by the changes outlook of the…

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New Parliament Probable Date of Opening

National Advocate · Monday 30 September 1946 · page 3

The new Parliament may open during the last week in October or the first week in November All Will depend on the date upon which the…

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Parliament to Meet in November Canberra, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 September 1946 · page 1

Enquiries to-day indicate that the Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, will assemble Parliament in the first or second week in November…

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Latest Election Figures Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 September 1946 · page 1

When counting resumed in the Federal elections to-day, there was little or no change in the overnight position of the parties, and it is expected…

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Labour Likely to Win Senate in All States New Parliament Meets in November Canberra

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1946 · page 2

If the Labor Party makes a dean sweep of the Senate in the six States, there will be practically no Opposition at Canberra after next July…

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Election Results Service

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1946 · page 2

Station 2BS and the Advocate hove been receiving congratulations for the splendid election results service which they provided on Saturday night. The…

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Wine Saloon Licensee Sold Liquor on Federal Election Day

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 1 October 1946 · page 2

The licensee of a wine saloon in Peistey Street, who opened his premises for sale of liquor on election…

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