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

Politics & elections, 1950

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British Elections Party Leaders Confident Churchill's Death Rumored

National Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 2

LONDON. Friday: With polling day in the British general elections now less than a week ahead, the major parties—Labor, Cons[?]vative and Liberal…

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Labor Candidates Endorsed

National Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday; The NSW executive of the Australian Labor Party tonight endorsed 46 candidates who will take part in the pre-selection ballots…

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Armidale By-election Final Figures

National Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY. Friday: The Armidale by-election has been won by the Country Party candidate. Mr. D. Hughes…

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Talks with Russia Churchill's Election Stunt Reply by Mr. Attlee

National Advocate · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 2

LONDON. Sunday: Commenting last night on his proposal for new talks with Russia Mr Winston Churchill said that only America's big…

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Quietest English Election No Lack Of Interest

Central Western Daily · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.—Contrary to expectations the election campaign has not become more lively in the second week, says the Sunday Times. With rare exceptions…

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Britain Cannot Submit to Domination Pm Attlee’s Final Election Talk

Central Western Daily · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday. —The Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee, making his last political broadcast before the general election, said Britain was ready at all times to co-operate with Russia on equal…

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British Elections Can Affect Australia Changes In Foreign Policy If Labor Beaten (From Our Special Representative)

Central Western Daily · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, Sunday.— The week’s opening of Parliament threatens to be overshadowed by the British general elections, which could have a tremendous effect on Australia’s political and economic future. A change of Government in…

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Important Bills to Come Before 19th PARLIAMENT

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, This Afternoon. --A far-reaching programme of legislation will, be outlined by the Governor-General, Mr. McKell,…

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U.k. Election Campaign Poll on

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

LONDON. Monday: The U.K. [?] election will be held on Thursday. Yesterday found the major pared…

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Close Result Expected in British Election

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday. Both Labor and Conservatives are confident of Thursday's election results, but whichever way the…

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No Chance Of Surprise Moves At UK Elections

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 4

LONDON. Monday.—The Minister of State. Mr. Hector McNeil, said in Glasgow, “The Tories will attack on…

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New Parliament Sworn in at Colorful Ceremony

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, This Afternoon.-- Members of the 19th Commonwealth Parliament were sworn in at a colorful ceremony at…

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British Elections Photo Finish Predicted Liberals a Dark Horse LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2

BOTH Labor and Conservatives are confident of Thursday's election' result but which ever way the polf close finish seems…

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Bathurst Women's Hockey Association Election of Officers

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Bathurst Women's Hookey Association held last night. A new crop of executive…

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Housing Big Factor In British Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.--Britain's rival electioneers worked up to a final crescendo last night, 36 hours before polling, but sought vainly for signs of success or failure as the campaign swung back from foreign policy to really…

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State Cabinet's Big Pre-election Projects

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 4

State Cabinet decided yesterday to introduce legislation authorising the construction of works expected to cost more than £10,000,000…

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Both British Parties Confident of Election Win Close Contest Is Likely

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.— Both Labor and Conservatives are confident of Thursday’s election result, but which ever way the poll goes, a close finish seems certain…

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Housing a Big Factor in British Elections Candidates Look For Signs

Central Western Daily · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—Britain’s rival electioneers worked up a final crescendo last night, 36 hours before polling, but sought vainly for signs of success or failure as the campaign swung back from foreign policy to really crucial domestic issues, in which housing now predominates…

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Fed. Parliament Yesterday's Opening Gov's Big Programme Mr. A. Cameron, Speaker

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday : As the first outline of the legislation which the new Government will bring down this session. the Governor General's…

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British Elections Battle Eve Excitement Result in Doubt

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 2

LONDON. Wednesday: Britain's rival electioneers worked up a final crescendo last night 36 hours before polling but sought vainly for signs of…

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