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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

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Reshuffle in Ministry Election of Labour Senator

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 2

Senator Nicholas McKenna, of Tasmania, has been elected by the Caucus of the Federal Parliamentary Labour Party to fill…

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Australia’s Part In Empire Defence Mr. Chifley Reports To Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 6

CANBERRA, Thursday.—A greater contribution by Australia to Empire defence would doubly strengthen the security of the British Commonwealth by helping to spread the aggregate resources of the Empire over a wider area,…

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Supply Bill in Parliament Grant of Over £40,000,000

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) introduced in the House of Representatives a supply bill to grant £44,826,000 to carry on Government…

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Elections in Rumania

Maitland Mercury · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 1

LONDON. June 21.—Replying the British; Note, the Rumanian Government; expresses Its Intention to hold elections not…

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Liberal Party Candidate Speaks at Singleton Grants for Rural Development Urged

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 5

Money should be advanced by the Federal Government for scientific research into problems affecting the primary producer…

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Manufacturers “On Strike” Member’s Charges in Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 June 1946 · page 2

CANBERRA, Saturday.—Stating that goods in short supply would become available after October, Mr. Chambers (Lab., 8th…

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Elections in Russian Zone of Germany

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 June 1946 · page 3

BERLIN. June 24.—The newspaper “Tagliche Rundschan.” published by the Russian authorities, violently attacked Herr…

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Plans For Elections In India Viceroy To Form Temporary Caretaker Government (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 June 1946 · page 1

NEW DELHI, June 27.—The Viceroy (Lord Wavell) intends to establish a temporary caretaker Government of officials, says a statement issued by the British Cabinet Mission…

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Ex-servicemen As Polling Officials. Muswellbrook R.S. League's Representations

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 June 1946 · page 1

Replying to a letter from the Musiwellbrook R.S. League, offering to ascertain the names of members of the League who would be available…

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£200 for Baby Health Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 June 1946 · page 4

SINGLETON Friday.—One of the best efforts in support of the Baby Health Centre candidate (Sister Lazzarini) in the Nurses…

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Uproar in British Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 July 1946 · page 5

LONDON July 4.—One of the longest periods of uproar the precent Parliament has known, followed a statement in the House…

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Broadcasts Of Debates In Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 July 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA Thurs.—Legislation authorising broadcasting of Parliamentary proceedings, and to protect members and senators…

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Two Chamber Parliament for France

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 1

PARIS July B.—The National Assembly’s Constitution Committee agreed on a two Chamber Parliament—Chamber of…

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Municipal By-election Selection of A.L.P. Candidate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 7

The Cessnock A.L.P. has selected Mr. William A. G. Bloomfield, B.A., J.P., Cessnock High School teacher, at their candidate for the…

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Shire Election Tomorrow. Three Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 1

To-morrow's extraordinary election is creating much interest among the shire ratepayers in C. riding. Candidates are Messrs D…

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The Stockyard Parliament Views of the Man on the Land Young Rodeo Riders

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 July 1946 · page 6

Mr. J. K. Mackay, who has rendered a most valuable service to the postoral industry by organising an association to assist…

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Next British Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 1

LONDON July 8.—The Minister for National Insurance (Mr. Griffiths) disclosed at the week-end that the Cabinet had already…

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Dr. Evatt Comig Home For Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 2

The Minister for External Affairs (Dr. Evatt) will return to Australia in time for the election and referendum campaign, the Prime Minister…

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Liberal Party Candidate's Movements

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 July 1946 · page 2

Mr. Roy Wheeler, selected Liberal Party candidate for Robertson, is now visiting Gosford and district. Leaving Singleton on June 20, Mr…

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Debates In Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 July 1946 · page 1

Some of our politicians are brushing up their English for the forthcoming , Parliamentary debates to be broadcast over the air…

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