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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

397 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 20

Labour’s Election Hopes

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Tuesday — Fighting campaigns with the State elections only four days away are being intensified in borderline electorates…

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Rains And The Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 2

THE good rains that have fallen over the State during the last few days will tremendously hearten the men…

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To-day’s Leader: Rains And The Elections. Story Behind The Bulgarian Crisis Secret Overtures To Russia Rejected (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 1

NEW YORK May 23.—The real story behind the present Bulgarian crisis is that the Bulgarian Government has been secretly negotiating with Moscow on the terms of Bulgaria’s withdrawal from the Axis, and even joining in the…

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State Elections Maitland’s Voting Record

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 3

It is interesting to note that at the New South Wales elections in [?] and 1941, Maitland had a high[?] percentage of votes than any…

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Hotels To Close Election Day

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY Wed. — The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddelay) stated to-day that under the Liquor Act all hotels…

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The Stockyard Parliament views Of The Man on the Land

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 6

Mr. T. cunningftim. of East Maitland writes that he was “very interested” in what I wrote resetting the handling of unbroken horses…

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Gloucester Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 1

Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald Speaking in the campaign, said; Mr. Weaver's, sudden change of heart towards the producers. to say at least…

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Gloucester Elections Pumpkins Before Politics

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 1

In opening his address at the salerooms at Raymond Terrace, on Thursday last in support of the Democratic Party candidate. Mr. Hugh Young, the leader of…

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Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 26th MAY, 1944. Deputy-premier at Muswellbrook. Support for Labor Candidate. Promises Water Conservation Scheme for Hunter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 3

The Hon. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., (Deputy-Premier) stated at Muswellbrook last night that the Government would establish a soil…

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To-morrow's Elections. Where to Vote

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 1

Polling booths for the State elections will remain open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday)…

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Labor Candidate. Reply to A. B. KEMPSTER. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 6

Sir.—Through the columns of your paper I request the opportunity of replying to a letter appearing in your issue of 23rd. inst. over the signature…

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This Is Election Eve!

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 6

This is election eve, and not many more hours remain before it is learned what Government party is to rule this State of New South Wales. For all the interest which has been displayed in the election…

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The State Elections Voting In Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 May 1944 · page 3

The election campaign in Maitland has been the quietest on record and this morning there was not the the activity that has been in…

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Smart Retorts at Elections

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 May 1944 · page 3

A Parliamentary candidate needs not only a thick skin to withstand the pungent criticism to which he is certain to be…

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Notes From Broke Busy Polling Day

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 2

Business was brisk at Broke on Polling Day. Apart from registering votes, citizens had an opportunity to support various local appeals or join…

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Labour Retains Big Majority Election Figures Reveal Few Changes

Maitland Mercury · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY Mon.—Counting of votes east in Saturday’s State elections, while incomplete, reveals clearly that there will be few changes, and Labour will retain a large majority in the Legislative Assembly…

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No Previous Elections Produced So Few Changes Labour's Majority Practically Unimpaired Little Interest Shown by Voters

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 3

Never in the history of polling at State elections in N. S. Wales have so few changes been in evidence than was the case on Saturday when the McKell Labour Government was returned with its majority practically unimpaired…

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Gloucester Pastures Protection Board Quarterly Meeting. Election of Chairman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 4

At the regular quarterly meeting of the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board directors held on Tuesday Mr. J. G. Wilson was elected…

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Little Change in Election Figures

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY Tuesday—There has been very little alteration in the overnight position in the doubtful New South Wales electorates,…

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State Elections Position Unaltered

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 2

Latest election returns received do not alter the position in any electorate. The few additional votes which…

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