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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

213 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 11

Election Meeting on

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 1

Another meeting in support of Labor candidates and a yes vote at the Referendum will be held at the Don corner at 11 o'clock on Saturday…

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Wild Election Meeting Addressed By Fadden

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 September 1946 · page 6

GRAFTON.—One of the wildest election meetings in Grafton's history occurred last night when Mr. Fadden, leader of the Australian Country Party, addressed an open-air meeting in Market Square. At one stage more than 100 people swarmed towards the…

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Cup Candidates Score At Caulfield Noble Prince Surprises In Memsie Stakes

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 11 September 1946 · page 4

Horses with engagements in the big Spring Handicaps were successful in five of the seven races at Caulfield on Saturday and the most impressive effort…

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W.I.U. of A. Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

Many new men have entered the mining industry during the last year, some who have come of age and others who have returned from the services…

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Election Meeting on

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

Messrs Geo. Ryan, vice president of the W.I.U. of A. and Syd Jordan, well known 2KY commentator, will be included in the…

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Elections on September 28

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 4

At present the Electoral Office is very busy getting out election matter to the various divisions of the Federal Division of Darling and the Post Office is…

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Stop Press "Election Bait"

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY.—Clothes rationing was to be abandoned between now and Septermber 28 as an election bait, the Country Party…

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Annual Meeting Of Swimming Club Election Of Officers

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Silver City League Swimming Club was held at the Tait's Masonic Hall on Sunday mornings there was a good attendance. The…

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North Cricket Club Election Of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 6

ACTIVITIES in connection with the 1946-47 season were discussed at the annual meeting of the North Cricket Club on Sunday. A minute's silence was observed out of respect to the memory of Mr. L. Ross, a former member, and secretary of the…

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Dr. Evatt's Election Prediction

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 4

Perth, September 17.—The Chifl[?]y Government would be returned to power with at least as many seats as it won in 1943. Predicted the Minister…

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Swedish Municipal Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 3

Stockholm. September 17.—Although the Labor Party lost 58 scats in the municipal elections it remains the strongest of the five major parties…

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Big Wagers Offering on Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY. — Although there is a £50 fine for betting on the elections, challenges to wager…

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Election Stunts

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 September 1946 · page 2

Election time is bogey time. We don't deny that all parties use bogeys. Much laughable mental muddle goes forth to win the votes of unthinking people…

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Sydney Road Transport Union Election Of Officials

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 1

Sydney, September 23.—The Communist-sponsored ticket was beaten by a three to one majority in a Road Transport Workers' Union ballot to…

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Queensland Candidates Bodyguard

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1946 · page 8

BRISBANE. — A bodyguard has been provided for the Service Party candidate for Brisbane in the Federal…

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Election Plans

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1946 · page 1

Despite recent rains all material to be used at the Federal Elections and Referendum on Saturday has arrived at the…

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Polling Plans for Federal Elections; Hints to Voters

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 8

ALTHOUGH activities in Broken Hill in connection with the Federal Elections and Referendum have lacked the fervor of other parts of the Commonwealth, tomorrow will be a day of national importance when…

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Why Labor Should Win Its Candidates and "Yes" Vote

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 6

I feel sure that Broken Hill will ring true once more as of yore and vote Labor. Mr. J. J. Clark has served his party and people well and no vote should go against him on Saturday. I ask this not merely because the…

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Parliament and Brains (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 4

Sir.—In a paid advertisement called an interview published in "Barrier Daily Truth" yesterday, Mrs. Janes, of Sydney, states. "if ever brains were…

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Federal Elections Today Arrangements And Explorations

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 28 September 1946 · page 5

Today Australia will be in the throes of another Federal Election with the added issue of a referendum. Predominant in every adult mind is the major issue. "Will the present Government be replaced?"…

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