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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

355 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 18

Woman Candidate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 1

The president of the Australian Women's Party (Mrs Budge) has announced she will contest Parkes seat, which is held by Sir Charles Man,…

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Federal Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 3

Capt. J. P. Abbott, M. H. R. addressed a meeting at Raymond Terrrae last [?] and had a most attentive hearing. General Richardson occupied the chair…

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Election Matter

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 2

Responsibility for all political comment in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections is accepted by the managing-editor…

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Questions for Candidates. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 4

Sir,—May I have the favour of a little space to submit a few question to the candidates now angling for votes? They are of more importance than…

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Election Matter

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 2

Responsibility for all political comment In connection with the forthcoming Federal elections is accepted by the managing-editor…

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“Govt. Policy Endorsed” S. African Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 1

CAPE TOWN July 29.—The results of the South African elections had clearly indicated the endorsement, by an…

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Record List of Candidates

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY Friday.—Over 150 candidates, which is a record Mr New South Wales, will contest the Senate ballot and 27 of the…

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Hunter Council Organisation For Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 2

The Hunter council of the Australian Labour Party, at a meeting in West Maitland yesterday, made arrangements for…

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Postal Voting at Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 3

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming Federal elections are those who, on palling day, will not be within the State for which…

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Five Candidates for New England. Two of the Same Name

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 August 1943 · page 1

Five candidates will contest the New England seat. An unusual feature is that, apart from the sitting member (Mr. J. P. Abbott),…

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Election Nominations Many From Whom To Choose Two Abbotts in New England

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1943 · page 2

There is a record number of candidates offering their services to the electors of Australia. On August 21st they will know whether they are…

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Federal Elections Applications For Postal Votes

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 August 1943 · page 2

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming federal elections are those who, on polling day, will not be within the State…

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Communist Candidates Support Government

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY Wed.—The Secretary of the Communist Party, R. Dixon, said to-day that Communist candidates who might be elected…

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Election Matter

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 August 1943 · page 2

Responsibility for all political comment in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections is accepted by the managing edito[?]…

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New Type of Candidate Will Answer to God. As Well As to Electors

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 4

Here is a new type of political candidate who seems anxious to give £25 (his deposit) to consolidated revenue. The gentleman is a Mr. Kevin C. Knott…

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Labor Candidate's Address MR. H. W. Oxford at Muswellbrook. New England Campaign

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 1

Mr. H. W. Oxford, official Labor candidate in the New England electorate, addressed the electors at Gundy, Aberdeen and Muswellbrook on Wednesday. In the course of his address, Mr. Oxford claimed that the Curtin Government had done a good job for Australia…

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Local and General Federal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

For all political comments with regard to the present Federal election campaign, which appeals in the columns of the Dungog "Chronicle," the…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: Patroness, Mrs. 0. Barton (reelected); President, Mrs. H. R…

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Election Matter

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

Responsibility for all political comment in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections is accepted by the managing-editor…

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Election Matter

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 7 August 1943 · page 2

Responsibility for all political comment in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections is accepted by the managing-editor…

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