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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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Election Writs Issued

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 2

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) announced that 90 writs of election had been issued to returning officers throughout New South Wales…

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State Elections. Two Candidates Foe Upper Hunter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 1

Mr. D'Arcy Rose, M.L.A., (Country Party) antl Mr. W. J. Geraghty, representing the Australian Labour Party, will content the Upper Huner seat in the…

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State Elections Notice to Party Executives

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 2

Following the procedure adopted by this and other provincial papers at the last Federal electives it has been decided to…

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Tate Elections Nominations Closed To-day

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

Nominations [?] to-day for the New South [?] elections to be held on [?] Two were received for [?] and they…

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State Elections Premier's Policy on May 10

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 1

The Labour campaign in the State elections will be opened by the Premier (Mr. McKell) on Wednesday, May 10, when he will deliver his…

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Election Posters Chief Secretary’s Warning

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY Sat.—The-Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) has directed the attention of those concerned to the Commonwealth…

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State Elections Weaver Expects Big Swing

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 1

Democratic Party leader Weaver said on Saturday night he expected a solid swing away from Labor at the State elections…

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South Australian Elections Small Majority for Government

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 2

Figures for Saturday's South Australian elections indicate that the Liberal Country Party Government, led by Mr. Playford, will probably…

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State Elections Three For Gloucester Mr. Dark's Nomination Astray

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

Although there promised to be a big field in the Gloucester electorate, the number was reduced to three at the close of nominations…

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Social in Aid of Queen Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 2

A successful final dance and social, in aid of the candidate Miss Peggy Lovett (Maitland and Districts' Queen candidate)…

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Upper Hunter Election

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Thursday — A meeting of supporters for Mr. D’Arcy Rose, who will contest the Upper Hunter in the…

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Hospital Elections. New System to Operate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 2

A new system for the election of directors of hospitals will operate this year. The elections will be held in July or August. Contributors will now…

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Candidate Missed Out

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 May 1944 · page 3

RAYMOND TERRACE Sat— Surprise was occasioned in the Gloucester electorate when it was seen that the name of Mr. C. E…

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Election Straws

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 2

THE results of the recent South Australian State election might be taken as indicating the winter of a…

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Labour Candidate Opens Campaign . Mr. W. Geraghty's Forceful Address

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 3

The Official Labour candidate (Mr. W. Geraghty) for the forthcoming State Elections addressed a public meeting…

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New System for Elections. Not Favored by Hospital Directors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 1

The new system which requires contributors to apply for enrolment for the purpose of voting at the election of hospital directors was viewed…

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Country Party Candidate's Policy Speech Mr. J. Scott—liverpool Plains Electorate

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 1

Mr. James Scott, the selected Country Party candidate to contest the electorate of Liverpool Plains for the forthcoming elections on 27th May, delivered his policy speech at the M.U. Hall on Friday night last…

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New System for Hospital Elections

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK.— A new system for the election of directors of hospitals wilt operate this year. The elections will be held…

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Smaller Parliament Wanted Mr. Weaver's Advocacy

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 1

A reduction in the membership of the State Parliament from 90 to 56 was advocated by the Leader of the Democratic Party…

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Gloucesthr Election Mr. C. E. Bennett's Candidature

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Bennett, endorsed Country Party candidate, addressed a good meeting in the Central Hall, on Tuesday night, Mr. Drummond ex-Minister for…

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