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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

397 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 20 of 20

Morpeth Feeling on Election

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 2

Morpeth has accepted the verdict of the electors given at last Saturday‘s municipal election with the utmost satisfaction,…

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Election of S.s. Officers

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Thursday. — At the annual meeting of the Methodist Sunday School teachers, held last night the election officers…

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Election Pamphlet Action Pending

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 5

The last has not been heard of a pamphlet distributed on the eve of the Municipal elections by a number of members…

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The Shire Election. Three Retiring Councillors Returned. Cr. Telfer Loses Seat

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 4

The shire elections on Saturday passed off quietly without any untoward incident. The increased interest prior to the election, apparently engendered…

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L.g. Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 2

The Local Government elections last Saturday created more than usual interest in Taree district, and the results included a number of surprises…

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Municipal Council Recent Election Who Will Be Mayor?

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 2

In our report of the declaration of the poll on Saturday night, we inadvertently omitted the brief speech of Mr. James Croll. He thanked the…

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Shire Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 2

Contrary to expectations, the poll, on Saturday to elect two councillors for "D" Riding was not very heavy. It was thought…

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Election of Mayor at Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK: The election of Mayor will take place at Cessnock on Monday evening. The president of the local…

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Sectarian Issue Condmned Raised in Council Election

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 1

Introduction of sectarianism Into the triennial election of Maitland Municipal Council was criticised by many candidates…

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Successful Music Candidates St. Catherine's College (Singleton) Passes

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 4

The examinations held at St. 5 Catherine's College, in connection with A.M.E.B. and Trinity College of Music, during October…

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L.g. Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 2

Ald. Donald Mackay was elected Mayor of Dungog on Monday night and Ald. C. T. Abbott Deputy Mayor. Cr. J. B. Carlton was re-elected…

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Sectarian Issue in Elections Labour Complaint

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 2

NEWCASTLE Tues—Members of the local Ministers’ Fraternal had from their pulpits told the congregations how to vote, said…

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Conference Greek Crisis Urges immediate Armistice, Early Elections Australian Associated Press

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 December 1944 · page 2

LONDON, December 13.—The Greek crisis was the subject of lengthy and at times stormy debate at the Labour Party conference in London. A resolution, described by one delegate as “milk and water,” was carried urging the…

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The Recent Elections

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1944 · page 5

Sir,—Fully endorsing “Citizens” views in his recent letter concerning the need for people to become politically educated,…

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Election of Mayor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1944 · page 1

The Chairman having called for nominations for the position of Mayor, the Deputy Town Clerk intimated to the meeting that nominations received…

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Election of Committees

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1944 · page 1

Finance, Works, Health and Parks Committee, Sewerage and Electricity to comprise the whole of the Aldermen…

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Election of Shire President Cr. G. D. Clydsdale Re-appointed

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 December 1944 · page 3

A special meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of electing a president…

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