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

Politics & elections, 1950

557 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 28

Signs Of Election Jitters

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 11

Election jitters were a common disease round Parliament House at present, said Mr. Charles Cutler…

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British Elections Labor Government to Be Formed Labor Minister's Views LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

BRITAIN'S Deputy Prime Minister, Herbert Morrison, told the Labor Party Jubilee Celebrations in London that they would "be…

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ALP Search For Candidate

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 1

Mr. Frank Hoy, assist ant secretary of Orange branch of the Australian Labor Party is now a strong tip as the Labor candidate for the Orange seat in State Parliament Although not previously…

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Morrison Predicts Early Election Labor’s Majority Now Seven

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday—Britain's Deputy Prime Minister, Harbert Morrison, told the Labor Party Jubilee Celebration in London that they would “be wise to be prepared for the another…

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S.A. Elections Next Saturday Adelaide

National Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 1

The S.A. elections will be held next Saturday. The Playford Government has a present majority of 23 [?]ats out of 39…

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Orange Seat Labor Candidate Selected ORANGE

National Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

The State Executive of the ALP has endorsed Mr. Frank Hoy as candidate for the Orange electorate at the forthcoming State elections…

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Candidates for Country Party

Central Western Daily · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday. — Of the 83 purely country seats at the next State Election the Country Party has endorsed candidates…

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Labor Selects Youthful Candidate

Central Western Daily · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

Mr. Frank Hoy, assistant secretary of Orange branch of the A.L.P., was yesterday endorsed…

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Poser for Parson Election to Be Challenged

National Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 4

LONDON, Friday: A Church of Ireland clergyman, the Rev. J G./ MacManaway, is "on the horns of a dilemma" following his election is…

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Labor Gain South Australian State Election

National Advocate · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Sunday: South Australian Parliamentary elections yesterday resulted in the return for the fourth consecutive term of the…

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Greek Elections Communist Banned ATHENS

National Advocate · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 2

The people of Greece are going to the polls today to elect a new Government. Senior army officers have taken…

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U.k. Parliament Opens Speculation on Tory Policy

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Monday: The Kind's speech opening the new Parliament today is expected to reveal a cautious Governmental policy…

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Cutler Says Govt. Is Window Dressing New Bills In Parliament

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 2

Mr. Charles Cutler, Country Party M.L.A. for Orange, yesterday accused the State Government of window-dressing for the coming elections. He said that the legislation…

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BATHURST A.L.P. Election Campaign Plans

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Bathurst branch of the A.L.P. held in the Bathurst Hall last night, members were advised of the selection of…

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Greek Elections

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 2

ATHENS, Tuesday: Unofficial returns say that the National political union on the centre—Independent Liberals—led by ex-premier Nicolas…

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Labor Forecast of May State Election Party Organises In Orange

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 6

A forecast that the State general election would be held on the first or second Saturday in may, was made by Mr. E. Wright, A.L.P. organising secretary, at Canowindra on Sunday…

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Local Candidate for Electricity Commission

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 2

Particularly interested in the development of electricity throughout country areas, Cr. A. E. Morten, of Blaxland Shire Council, has been…

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Last Round of General Election

National Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday: Last round of the British general election battle is being fought today in the Mess Side Division of Manchester…

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Upper House Ballot Seven Candidates SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 3

Seven nominations have been received for one of the two vacancies in the Legislative Council. The ballot for vacancies in the…

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Soviet Peace "Feelers" Election Speeches

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Monday: Political observers in London saw signs of a "peace offensive." by Soviet leaders in their campaign speeches during the post…

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