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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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Cessnock Co-op Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK Friday.—The ballot lot for the election of president of the Cessnock Co-operative Society, a vacancy caused by…

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Dewey Republican Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 1

NEW YORK June 25—Nomination of the Governor of New York (Mr. Dewey) for the Presidency will be definitely assured…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 3

The following officers were re-elected unopposed:— President, Ald. J. W. Scott, J.P.; Vice-presidents, Ald. R. L…

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Hospital Board Elections

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK: Fear[?] were expressed at the monthly meeting of the Hospital Board that contributors would not ta[?]…

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Ball For Princess Candidate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 June 1944 · page 3

The Revensworth ball held in aid of Colleen George, princess candidate, was a great success. There was a very good attendance, and visitors…

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Gloucester Elections (To the Editor)

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 2

Sir,—May I ask your courtesy to publish the following: I wish to thank the thousands of electors personally contacted, others who promised me loyal…

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Polling Figures for Presidency of Co-operative Society

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 3

It may be interesting to our readers to know the exact figures polled in the recent election for the position of President of the Cessnock Co-operative…

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MUNICIPALITY v. SHIRE "Victory Girl" Candidates Keen Campaign Ahead for A.C.F. FUND

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 1

The "Victory Girl" State-wide competition for the A.C.F. got off to a good start in Dungog and District when, at a public…

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50 Years in Parliament Mr. Hughes to Be Honoured

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA Wed.— Members of Parliament will give a dinner to Mr. W. M. Hughes on July 19 to celebrate his attainment of 60…

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Dance for Princess Candidate Successful Function at Glendon

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 3

Success was the keynote of a dunce at Glendon on Saturday night, which was organised in aid of Maureen Byrnes, one of the…

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Mr, Hughes 50 Years in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 5

Members of parliament with g[?]e a dinner to Mr. W. M. [?]ghes on july 19, to celebrate his attainment of 50 year's service in…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 4

The election of officers took place and resulted in the re-election of all office-bearers: President, Mrs. Ira Brewer; Vice-presidents, Mesdames…

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Rights of Members of Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA Saturday.— The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, stated that if the Powers Referendum was carried, a member of…

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Tennis Tourney for Princess Candidate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 2

The ladies' doubles tennis tournament conducted on Albion Park courts in aid of C.U.S.A. princess candidate, Janice Dickinson, resulted…

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Voting at Elections Amendment To LG Act Proposed

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government intended to put through a short amendment of the LG Act to provide for those persons…

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State Parliament Prorogued

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 2

Both Houses of the State Parliament have been prorogued until August 17. This is notified in the Government Gazette issued on…

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Fedfral Parliament Next Session After the Referendum

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 1

The next session of Federal Parliament will be called towards the end of August, when the referendum has been taken…

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School of Arts. Ballot for Committee. 21 CANDIDATES

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 1

Them has evidently been an awakening of public interest ill the affairs of the School of Arts, as shown by the fact that 21…

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Candidates for Presidency of Co-op. Society

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1944 · page 1

The following are candidates for the position of President of the Co-operative Society, and will appear on the ballot sheet in the following order: A…

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Ball At Glennie's Creek For Princess Candidate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1944 · page 3

A very successful ball was staged in Glennie's Creek hall to further the candidature of Colleen George, of Ravensworth, a nominee in the…

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