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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

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Mr. Nott's Campaign Labor Candidate at Gundy Attacks Country Party

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. R. B. Nott, the official Labor candidate contesting Liverpool Plains, speaking at Gundy, said the Country Party must…

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Upper Hunter Mr. D. Rose Seeking Re–election

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. D Arcy Rose, M.L.A., again of fers his service to electors of Upper Hunter. At the by–election Mr. Rose…

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State Elections To-night's Meetings

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

Mr. A. Howarh, Butcher’s shop East Greta’ corner High and Hunlwer streets West Maitland, at £15…

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GLOUCESTER Labour Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 5

At the Wallamba and of the Gloucester electorate, the selected Labour candidate. Mr. W. J. T. Morgan, is malding a very good impression and…

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State Election Mr. Fitzgerald's Appeal. Rural Industry

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, addressing a well attended and representative meeting. al Raymond Tarrace, said that at the request of election…

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Sidelights From Sydney State Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

In a matter of days now the New South Wales public will choose their government for the next three years. This election is like no other within living memory in that public interest is at such a low ebb as to be almost non-existent. The majority of…

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State Elections To-night's Meetings

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. A. Howarth, Gien Oak, at 7.15, and Seaham Hall, at 8.15. Mr . W. R. Lindsay, Mr. J. Bush residence, Stanhope, at 7 and Mr. J…

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State Election Mr. Howarth’s Campaign Week-end Meetings

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

Mr. Arthur, Howarth, M.L.A., addressed meetings at Glen Oak and Seahan on Saturday night. Mr. Clode occupied the chair at…

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State Election Labour Experts Victory SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

Mr. McKell, leader of the State Opposition referring to the State election would be many surprises, and a substantial swing in Labour…

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State Elections To-night’s Meetings

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. A. Howarth, Pen[?]d’s shop. Thornton at 7, and Tarro Hall, at 8.15. Mr. W. J. T. Morgan, Gresford, at…

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Polling Day Saturday Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

Polling day for the State election will be on Saturday next. In Dungog the polling booth will be at the public school, and the hours…

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State Elections Mr. A. W. Yeo, Minister for Lands, at Quirindi

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 5

Mr. Yeo, dealing with the reasons why it was necessary to hold an election at a time when the nation was fighting for its own existence and…

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State Elections To-night's Meetings

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. A. Howarth, Wlicher's shop, Woodville, at 7.15; School of Arts, Patersop, at 8.15. Mr. W. R. Lindsay, Horseshoe…

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The State Elections MR. J. M. Baddeley's Candidature

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 1

In the course of an election speech which he broadcast ever 2CK the other night, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, member for Cessnock, said:—…

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State Elections To-night’s Meetings

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. A. Howarth Homeville rooms at [?] Morpeth School of Arts at 8.15. Mr. W. R. Lindsay, Tarro School of Arts at 7.30, Beresfield near…

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Finance and Marketing Labor Candidate at Denman

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 5

Speaking at Denman. on Monday the Official Labor candidate for Upper Hunter, Mr W. J. Geraghty, stated that nine years of…

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Labor View of Election Expects to Win 16 Seats

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

After having covered more than 2000 miles thoughout the State, the Official Labour Leader (Mr McKell) has returned to Sydney convinced…

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State Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

Speaking at Raymond Terrace recently Mr. Fitzgerald in appealing for support said we want men in Parliament whom we can depend on, times are too serious…

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General Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 3

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., addressed a meeting of the electors on Wednesday night and had a good hearing Mr. R. A. Elkin occupied the chair…

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Notice Should Be Given Those Not Seeking Re-election SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

Councillor A. J. Dorsman considers that if aldermen or councillors are not going to seek re-election at elections, that they should give notice…

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