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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

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Bulgarian Elections Pass Off Quietly

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 October 1946 · page 1

LONDON, October 28.—According to Sofia Radio, an overwhelming majority of the voles thus far counted in the Bulgarian elections, voting for which ended last night, in for the Communist Candidates bf the “Government Fatherland Front” bloc. Government parties united for…

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State Elections. Liberal Party Candidates Nominations Invited for Selection

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 October 1946 · page 4

"At its first trial of strength in a general election campaign, in the recent Federal elections, the Liberal Party attained results which offer…

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Future Municipal Elections. Voting to Be Compulsory

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 October 1946 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government said that the Government proposed to introduce a Bill for compulsory voting at Municipal…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 29th OCTOBER, 1946 Milk Board Election. Mr. Sedgwick's Candidature

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 October 1946 · page 3

Mr. Sedgwick, general secretary of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, has announced his candidature at the forthcoming Milk Board…

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To-day’s Leader: A Garden Competition Britain Sends Note To Rumania Hooliganism And Intimidation At Elections

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 October 1946 · page 1

LONDON, October 29.—The Government has sent a Note to Rumania stating the impression has been given that the Rumanian authorities were attempting to win the elections by various methods of falsification now, before even the…

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Fuel Pre-war Ceremonial for Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 October 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wed.—Full pre-war ceremonial will be observed when the State Parliament is opened next Wednesday by Lieut.-General…

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Candidates for Vacancy on Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 October 1946 · page 3

Further nominations [?] received to-day by the [?] Returning Officer (Mr. H. A. [?] for the vacancy on the Maitland…

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Eight To Contest Council By-Election

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 31 October 1946 · page 4

The by election to fill the vacancy in the Maitland City Council caused by the resignation of Aid. J. Pryor will he held on…

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Keeping Sydney Buyers Off Brisbane Meat Market Allegation in Queensland Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 4

Strings were being pulled to keep Sydney meat buyers off the Brisbane market, so that Brisbane could have cheap meat, Mr Sparkes, Country Party member for Aubigney, alleged in the Queensland Parliament yesterday…

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The Stockyard Parliament Views of the Man on the Land “Act of God”

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 6

When motorists go over the range at “The Gap on their way to Dora Creek, Toronto, or Sydney there is a level bit of road…

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Mr. Cridland States Election Policy

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 November 1946 · page 3

Mr. H. Cridiand, who is a candidate for the City of Maitland by-election, stated to-day that the main points of his…

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Democrat Cry for Elections "Peace, Production, Progress"

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 November 1946 · page 7

WASHINGTON (Assoc. Press).— “Peace, production and progress.'” These are the “watchwords” approved by the national committee…

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Opening of State Parliament on

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 2

The State Governor (LieutenantGeneral Northcott) will open the New South Wales Parliament on Wednesday…

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Candidates for Municipal Election

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 2

“In offering my services to the electors of Maitland I am confident that, if elected, my practical knowledge will be of…

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Letter To The Editor Municipal Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 2

Sir,—As one who believes in the importance of Local Government, I have for many years followed with interest the affairs of…

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Elections in Rumania

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 3

BUCHAREST, Nov. 4. — The Rumanian Government has replied again to the British and American notes, which asked for…

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U.S. General Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 3

A nation wide survey by New York "Times"' gives the Republicans a good chance of winning control of both Houses in the general…

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Governor Opens State Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The ceremony and colour of pre-war days marked the opening of the NSW Parliament by the Slate…

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Opening of State Parliament Pre-war Pageantry Prevailed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 November 1946 · page 2

Pre-war pageantry prevailed for the opening of the State Parliament to-day by Lieut.-General Northcott. A military guard of honor was drawn…

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Early Returns in U.s. Elections Republicans Leading in House of Representatives

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 November 1946 · page 2

Early returns show that the Republicans are leading in the U.S. House of Representatives, During yesterday's polling President Truman…

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