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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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Censure Motion Defeated in Federal Parliament Retention of Mr. Ward Deplored

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

The leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr Menzie's) gave notice of the following motion: "That this House strongly…

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No Municipal By-election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

Mr. R. C. WHITE, who will walk into his seat on the Municipal Council without a fight. The Labor candidate has withdrawn, and as Mr…

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Election of Teachers’ President

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

KURRI , Friday.—Members of Kurri Kurri branch, of the Teachers’ federation, at their annual meeting, expressed concern that…

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By-election Surprise in Britain

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 1

LONDON Feb. 20—A number, of newspapers emphasise that the defeat of the Coalition candidate in the West Derbyshire…

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Euchre and Dance at Mitchell's Flat in Aid of Sports Girl Candidate

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 2

There was a large attendance at Mitchell's Flat on Saturday night for a dance and euchre party in aid of the Sports Girl Candidate Miss…

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Versailles Shines Over Five Furlongs Autumn Candidates On The Training Tracks

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY Tuesday — Autumn race candidates who were [?] to advantage on the training tracks this morning in[?]ded Versailles, who gave a first-class five furlongs gallop Randwick…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 3

Office-bearers were re-elected, as follows:—President, Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, Vice-presidents, Messrs R. W. Alison and Alex Smith; Hon…

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Election Posters Limited

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY Sat. —. The Chief Secretary .Mr. Baddeley. has warned candidates and organisers for the next State elections…

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Soldiers’ Votes At State Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Monday—The State Government is considering granting votes, at the next State elections to soldiers under the…

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State Election Posters Limited

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 1

Restrictions on the size of electoral posters, which were imposed during the last Federal elections, will apply to the candidates for the State…

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Election Posters

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 3

In view of the approaching State General Elections, the Chief Election, the Chief Secretary indicated that candidates and organisers should not lose sight of the…

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State Election Posters Limited

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 1

Restrictions on the size of electoral posters, which were imposed during the last Federal elections, will apply to the candidates for the…

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State Parliament New Bills This Session

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 1

Among legislation which the Government proposes to place before Parliament, which opened to-day, will be a Local…

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“The Stockyard Parliament” Views of Man on Land

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 4

Men on the land were pleased by Mr. F. Compton’s letter in the “Mercury” (24/2. 44) condemning daylight saving as a stupid and…

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State Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 6

There is every probability that Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., will be returned unopposed for Cessnock in the forthcoming State Elections…

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State Election Posters Limited

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 6

Restrictions on the size of electoral posters, which were imposed during the last Federal elections, will apply to the candidates for the State…

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Town Sports Girl Heads Candidates

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 2

Miss Audrey Godfrey, Patriotic Younger Set nominee in the A.C.F. sports girl quest, was at the head of the voting barometer this afternoon,…

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International Affairs Address by Mr. J. P. ABBOTT, M.H.R. In Federal Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1944 · page 4

Mr. Abbott said:— The outstanding feature of the statement made last week by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) was the…

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Singleton Eighth in State-wide Competition Local Winning Candidate Invited to Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 2

Figures obtained-to-day from the Australian Comforts Fund (N.S.W.) Division set out that Singleton had finished in eighth…

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Country Support for "South" Candidate

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 2

Mr. H. Penton, of Jerry's Plains, organiser for the candidature of Miss Vera O'Hara, in the A.C.F. sports girl quest, has supplied a list of the…

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