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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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Voting At Hospital Board Elections

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK: The new system which requires contributors to apply for enrolment for the purpose of voting at the…

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The Elections. Candidates' Addresses

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 4

Mr.R.B. Nott, M.L.A., will address the electors at Gungal,12 noon, and Merriwa, 7 p.m. on Saturday, 13th inst., and at Killoe at 12 noon…

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History of Mr. James Scott. A.C.P Candidate for Liverpool Plains Electorate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 4

Mr.James Scott is a son of the late James Scott, of "Aberfeldy" Currabubula, who came from Peebles, Scotland, over 70 years ago. He was educated at…

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History of James Scott the Country Party Candidate

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 2

Mr. James Scott, who is again contesting Liverpool Plains electorate in the Country Party interests, is a son of the late James…

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New System Not Popular Hospital Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON. Fri—The directors at the monthly meeting of Dangar Cottage Hospital expressed dissatisfaction over the new…

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New System for Elections Not Favoured by Hospital Directors

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 1

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

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State Elections

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 4

Mr. Hugh Young, endorsed Democratic Party candidate tor Gloucester, Is now vigorously campaigning in the northern end…

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Viewpoints Readers' Opinions in Fifty Word Letterettes. What do you Think? Smaller Parliament or Abolition?

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 3

The leader of the Democratic Party tv in N. S. Wales (Mr Weaver) adVocates a reduction in the membership of the State Parliament…

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Old Electioneering Stories a Surprise Packet

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 4

The State electorate of Ashburnham In New South Wales, with the township of Forbes as its headquarters, was considered the safest seat…

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Shire Elections. No Postal Voting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

Some little time ago the Coolah Council wrote to the Shires' Association and asked that they endeavour to have postal voting restored for the shire…

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The Musmellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 16th MAY, 1944. State Elections. Hon. John Dedman. Address at Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 3

Only about 20 people attended to hear an address given last night by the Hon. John Dedman, M.H.R. (Minister for War Organisation),…

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

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Bennett, Endorsed Country Party candidate, addressed, a good meeting in Central Hall on Tuesday night, says Raymond Terrace…

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Parliament Regulated Eating

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 3

The “good old days” were not always graced with plenty and profusion. Apart from famine years and restrictions imposed…

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State Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 2

Mr Hugh Young, endorsed Democratic candidate for Gloucester is now vigorously campaigning in the northern end of the electorate and he is meeting with…

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Election of Lodge Officers

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK, Thursday.—Mr. T Duncan has been re-elected president and Mr R. Hughes secretary of Aberdare Miners…

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Merriwa and District News State Elections. Mr. R. B. Nott, M.l.a., and Mr. J. Scott at Merriwa. Candidates Speak From Same Platform

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 4

The views of both the Labour Party and the Country Party were put forward on Saturday night in Bettington Street from the same platform. Mr…

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State Election Prospects

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Friday.—The State Premier, Mr. McKell who has returned to Sydney after a 700 mile electioneering tour is confident…

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Hospital Election Opportunity For Block Voting

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

The conditions governing the triennial election of directors to the Maitland hospital would provide for block voting and would…

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Victory Girl Contest. Mrs. Pilgrim Is Muswellbrook's Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 1

Mrs. Pilgrim, prominent Younger Set worker, will represent Muswellbrook in the Victory Girl contest now being conducted…

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Election on Saturday Applications For Postal Votes

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 2

Applications for postal votes for the New South Wales elections, to be held on Saturday next, must be in the hands of the returning…

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