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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 17 of 27

Victorian Elections Vote Against Communists Appeal by Archbishop Mannix

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday: The Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne (Dr. Mannlx) yesterday warned against supporting Communist candidates in…

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Serious Allegation in Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1947 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tuesday: Allegations that a Member of Parliament had been given preferential treatment in a letter of credit overseas, were…

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Political Hypocrisy Exposed in Federal Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1947 · page 1

Never before was the political hypocrisy of the Opposition more clearly exposed as was the case in the House of Representatives this…

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Victorian Elections Rift in Opposition Parties Only One Communist Candidate

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1947 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: Victorian Liberal and Country parties have been unable to reach an agreement which would eliminate triangular…

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Communists Lead Rome Municipal Elections

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1947 · page 2

ROME, Tuesday: The pro-Communist People's Bloc has taken the lead in the Rome municipal elections from the Christian Democrats…

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Banking Bill Introduced by Prime Minister Obstructionist Tactics by Opposition Reply to Calamty Howlers Tense Scenes in Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday Night: The House of Representatives was crowded tonight when the Prime Minister moved the long - awaited second reading of the Bank Nationalisation Bill…

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Cudgegong Shire Preparing for the Election in December Purchase of Radio Sets

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 14

"Before a full board at last meeting of Cudgegong Shire Council, on Wednesday last, the clerk (Mr. C. G. James) reported that the general election of Councillors for the triennial term expiring in 1950 is due to be held on Saturday, 6th…

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Cutler’s Clash With Evatt Scenes In State Parliament

Central Western Daily · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 1

The remarks by Mr. Charles Cutler, Country Party member for Orange, on the Housing Commission at Orange were the subject of controversy in the State…

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Banking Bill Introduced by Prime Minister Obstructionist Tactics by Opposition Reply to Calamity Howlers Tense Scenes in Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 2

CANBERRA,Wednesday Night: The House of Representatives was crowded tonight when the Prime Minister moved the long - awaited secodn reading of the Bank Nationalisation Bill…

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Boxing Bill Boyce "Scares Off" Title Candidate

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 1

Lithgow boxer Bill Boyce, holder of the N.S.W. amateur welterweight championship, experienced an eventful car trip to Sydney yesterday to…

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"Gag' in Parliament Boomerang for Menzies Speaker's Effective Reply

National Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1947 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: The Speaker in the House of Representatives (Mr Rosevear) today replied to the claim by the leader of the Opposition (Mr…

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Election of Officers

National Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1947 · page 2

The election of officers for the Bathurst and District Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing twelve months, will take place at the next…

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Apex Cabaret Ball Outstanding Aided “Miss Australia” Candidate

Central Western Daily · Saturday 18 October 1947 · page 4

The first Apex Cabaret Ball, staged in the Strand Theatre, on Thursday night, was the outstanding ball of the year—the decorations, the supper and the frocking will be remembered as the most attractive among this…

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Correspondence Canoblas Shire Elections (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 2

Sir: A letter in your column lately in reference to a road built by Mr. Loewenthal should be seriously read if shire ratepayers desire…

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De Gaulists Lead in French Elections Paris

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 2

Shortly after midnight to-day General do Gaulle's Rally of the French People movement had already captured 48 out of a total of 90 Paris…

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French Municipal Elections De Gaullists Leading

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 2

PARIS, Monday: Latest figures in the French municipal elections indicate that the Da Gaullist party has increased its lead. It noe holds 40…

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The Municipal Election Polling Booths

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1947 · page 2

The Department of Education advised last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council that approval had been given for the Bathurst and the…

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Egg Hold-up Question in State Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Premier McGirr said in the Legislative Assembly today he would ask Federal authorities to examine the question of…

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Mr. Leo Dunn New President Election Of Officers For Football Club

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 22 October 1947 · page 4

Mr. Leo Dunn was elected president of the Molong Rugby League Football Club at the annual meeting on Sunday night…

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De Gaulle Party Leading in French Elections

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1947 · page 3

PARIS, Tuesday: The party of General de Gaulle, the Rallye of the French people, still holds its leading position in the French Municipal…

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