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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 1st DECEMBER, 1944. To-morrow's Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 3

THE fact that 21 candidates have been nominated to contest to-morrow's municipal election is a welcome indication of an awakening of interest in…

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Bullahdelah Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 3

Mr. A. C. Moore, of Stroud, addressed a large audience in front of Mrs. Budd's Hotel at Bullahdelah, when he dealt at length with the past…

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Municipal Elections and Referendum

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

There has been much quiet work going on in connection with the Municipal elections which will be held on Saturday. Polling will take place at…

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To-morrow's Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 1

When electors enter the polling booths to-morrow they will decide who shall represent them in the local government firmament for…

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Shire Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

Since last week the two new candidates for "D" Riding issued a circular to all electors in the Riding giving details of their…

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The Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

Sir,—Briefly replying to Mr. HI. O’Connor, may I say that to judge a person before he has been tried is an indication of a…

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To-morrow’s Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

THE people of Maitland will to-morrow face a most important duty in the election of fourteen aldermen to…

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To-day’s Leader: To-morrows Elections Russians Have Firm Hold On The Danube Australian Associated press

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 1

LONDON, November 30—Continuing its thrust into Hungary, Marshal Tolbukin’s army captured Csceny, 12 miles north of Mobacs, which was overran by Red troops earlier in the week…

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Independents’s Election Appeal Mr, L: Lynch’s Appeal'

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 3

Mr., Les Lynch is appealing to the electors of Maitland as an independent candidate. He has lived in Maitland for a great part…

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Pen Pictures of Candidates In Municipal Team

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 4

Following are pen pictures of candidates [?] the municipal team. F. [?] Painter in the…

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Greater Merest Liely To-morrow's Municipal and Shire Elections

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

There is likely to be greater interest in the triennial election of aldermen of the Singleton Municipal Council to be…

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P.p. Board Extraordinary Election

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

The secretary of the DenmanSingleton Pastures Protection Board, Mr. Chas. Henry, who was returning officer for the extraordinary election…

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Limited Interest in Municipal Elections Three "New Bloods " in Aldermanic Team Ald. J. Brittliffe at Top of Poll

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 2

Contrary to general expectations, interest in Saturday's election for aldermen to the Municipal Council was somewhat limited. The poll at South Singleton war greater than at the Council Chambers, probably due to the fact that there was…

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Election Sidelights. Knew Only two "Candidates"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

We cannot vouch for the accuracy of the story, but it was said on Sunday that a woman voter had remarked on Saturday that she knew only two…

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Kearsley Shire Elections. Great Success by Communist Party. First Communist Council in Australia

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 3

The result of the Kearsley Shire elections came as a complete surprise to many of the electors, and was a great…

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Cessnock Municipal Elections. Seven Retiring Aldermen Defeated. Progressive Party in Debacle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

As a result of the Municipal elections for nine Aldermen on Saturday last, there will be seven new faces in the…

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Mr. G. Peel On Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 3

Commenting on the results of the local elections, Mr. Gerald Peel, Communist campaign director, said:—"The elections showed that the…

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P.p. Board's Extraordinary Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 4

The secretary of the Denman-Singleton Pastures Protection Board Mr. Chas. Henry, who was the returning officer for the extraordinary election…

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City Council Elections

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

Ald. E. C. O'Dea, M.L.C., La-bor member of the City Council, believes that dissatisfaction with the Federal Labor Government…

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Dissatisfaction with Labour Effect on Election

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY Tuesday - Alderman C. O'Dea, MLC. Labour member of the City Council, believes dissatisfaction with the…

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