Belgian Elections
Brussells, June 28.—Christian Socialists (Catholics) have emerged as the strongest group in the Belgian elections with a majority in both Houses…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1949
259 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 13
National Candidates In Action At The Valley Chatsol And Paraphrase in Good Form; Henley Beats Stayers
Chatsol and Paraphrase were the most impressive of the 20 National candidates seen out at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Chatsol was successful in the Federal Hurdle and Paraphrase gained the honors in the Commonwealth Steeplechase. Although…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British Royal Commission On Press Recommendations Before Parliament
London, June 29.—A voluntarily created general council of the press is recommended by Britain's Royal Commission on the press in its report presented to Parliament today. Objects of the general council, the report states, should be to safeguard…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Steeple Candidates in Form
Shot By who shaped in such promising style at Caulfield recently was again in great form on Tuesday when he gave a faultless display in a trial over fences…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Liberal And C.P. Election Plan
Perth.—In a joint statement issued last night the Liberal and Country League, and Country and Democratic League announced…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Parliament Rising
Canberra.—Parliament will go into recess at the end of the week and resume for a short Budget sesion in September…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Hobart Elections Of Watersiders Support For Roach And Healy
Hobart, July 10. — At the annual election of the Hobart branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation yesterday strong support was accorded the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Labor Lead In By-Election
Melbourne, July 17.—When counting ceased tonight Peter J. Randles (Labor) had a majority lead over his opponents for the Brunswick seat in the result will upset Randle's majority. Counting so far has resulted: P. J. Randles (Labor) 12,317; Daniel Healy sheet metal-worker of the Blackburn—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mix-up in Italian Parliament
Rome, July 21.—After the Italian Chamber of Deputies last night voted by 338 votes to 208 in favor of ratifying the North Atlantic Treaty, the vote was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Redfern By-Election
Sydney, July 25.—The date for the Redfern by-election will not be fixed until after the cool strike has been settled. The by-election has been made…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →No Federal Election Date Yet
Canberra, July 29.—It was stated to-day that the Federal Cabinet had not considered the date for the next election. It is known, however, that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →German Election Campaign Opens
London, August 1.—More than 30.000 cheering Communists turned out yesterday to hear Communist leader Max Reimann attack the Western Allies and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →N.Z. Cup Candidates
Sydney, August 2.— Three New Zealand horses arrived here today on the Monowal with their Jockey C. Wilson. The horses, Corofin, Royal Tan…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →No Snap Election
Canberra.—Suggestions that the Federal Government may spring a surprise election in October have been negatived by the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Parliament, But No Reporters
Darwin.—The Northern Territory Legislative Council will probably be the only Parliament in the world to operate in future…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →First Intehnational Parliament European Council Meeting
Strasbourg, August 8,—Foreign Ministers representing 10 foundation members of the Council of Europe are meeting today thus paving the way for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Right Wing Victory in German Elections Communists Clearly Rejected
Frankfurt, August 15.—Doctor Konrad Adencuer [?] of the Christian Democrats, and Doctor Schumache [?] man of the Social Democrats have been elected in the Wool German Federal elections but Communist leader [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →R.S.L. Bans Communists Election Of Officers At State Congress
Sydney, August 17.—A resolution passed unanimously today at the R.S.L. State Congress, banned Communists from becoming or remaining members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Election Win Narrow
Johannesburg, August 19.—The narrow victory of Dr. Malan's Government over General Smuts' United Party in a by-election in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →December 3 or 10 For Federal Elections Mr. Chifley Prepares
Canberra, August 22.—Without any prior announcement the Prime, Minister (Mr. Chifley) and his personal stall flow to Adelaide this morning on a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →