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

Politics & elections, 1947

524 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 27

Correspondence Representation at Local Govt. Elections (To the Editor)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 3 September 1947 · page 4

Sir.—The State Government has announced that it intends to legislate for Proportional Representation for Municipal and Shire elections. This…

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Hungarian Elections Slight Swing to Left London, Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1947 · page 2

It is reported from Budapest that the question now being asked, on the result of the general election, is whether the socialists will have the…

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Hungarian Elections

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 3 September 1947 · page 1

LONDON. Tuesday. Relegations by Social Democrat Molesters from the Hungarian Coalition Government are being held by the…

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Communists Win Hungarian Elections

National Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday: The strength of the new Hungarian. Parliament is now available. A Left Wing Coalition will have 269 scats, as against 142 for…

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Hungary's Election Was "Fixed" Declare Opposing Parties Budapest

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 1

Several opposition parties in Hungary, alleging large scale violations of the electoral laws, are to petition for the annulment of Sunday's…

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Bathurst Bowling Club Election of Officers and Committees

National Advocate · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

More than 40 members were president at the annual meeting of Bathurst Bowling Club. The annual report, already…

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COURSING Maiden Candidate Appeals as Best Bet far To-morrow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 6

Although there are a number of candidates with excellent winning chances in to-morrow's coursing fields, OUR SOPRANO…

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Secret Ballot Carried in Nz Parliament

National Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1947 · page 2

AUCKLAND, Friday: The most important legislation introduced into the, NZ parliament during the recent session is the Bill Known as the…

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Proposed Increase in Federal Parliament Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 4

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, indicated to-night that no action was likely on the proposal to increase the size of Federal…

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Sydney Comment On Molong Election (To the Editor)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 2

Sir.—I was very interested in year Council election, and must confess being surprised at the turn of thin I must commend the "gallant sever…

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Bank Plan By-election Issue. Collingwood Poll

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The by-election for Collingwood in the State Parliament has assumed importance, because the Liberals say…

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Miss Australia Local Candidate in Legacy Appeal

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 4

Plans for the selection of a candidate to represent Lithgow in the Miss Australia quest were discussed at a meeting sponsored by the…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Preferential Voting

National Advocate · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday: State Cabinet's proposal to introduce proportional representation voting in NSW [?] government elections will be…

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Progressive Farmer Candidate

National Advocate · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 2

On the motion of Mr. Gardiner, seconded by Mr. K. Trevi[?]t. Bathurst A.H. and P. Association meeting [?]day unanimously decided to…

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British Test by Election Setback for Churchill

National Advocate · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Friday: Labor won the Edgehill by-election after one of the most bitter contests since the general elections in 1945. The voting was as…

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Momentous Session of Fed. Parliament SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 1

The Federal House of Representatives will open its final session for the year on Wednesday next…

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Land Settlement for Soldiers New Bill for State Parliament

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY.— The Premier Mr. McGirr said Hint an Important step in soldier settlement had been taken by Cabinet when it…

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Hours, Costs And Banks Major Problems Face Parliament Canberra

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 5

To-day the Federal Parliament resumes sitting after a break of more than three months. There will be no formality, no Governor-Gencral'a…

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First Candidate in "Miss Australia" Competition

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 2

Lithgow will ally itself with other centres in an effort to raise funds for Legacy and Kindergarten and with this in view it is expected that…

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L.g. Election Candidates

National Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

At least five trade unionists are considering standing as endorsed Trades and Labor candidates at the forthcoming municipal elections…

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