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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

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Federal Parliament Hon. J. P. Abbott, M.h.r

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1946 · page 2

In the Federal House, Mr. Abbott (Country Party, New South Wales) accused the Government of "shilly-shallying" in connection with the…

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Election of Mexican President

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1946 · page 6

MEXICO CITY July 10.—incomplete Presidential election returns from 12 of the 28 States and part of Mexico City, give the…

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Municipal By-Election [?]Ture of W. BLOOMFIELD

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 July 1946 · page 5

The Labour candidate for the Municipal by elections on Saturday week 20th July, is Bill Bloomfield…

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Waterside Union Elections Defeat of Communists

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 July 1946 · page 3

Three Communist officials of the Sydney branch of the Waterside Workers Federation have been beaten by unofficial A.L.P. candidates in the annual…

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The Stockyard Parliament Views of the Man on the Land “Please Review”

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1946 · page 2

I received a book by post, and because of a torn cover, the postmaster could not say who sent it. When i reached home i was…

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Liberal Candidate For The Gwydir

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1946 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wed. — The Liberal Party has selected Mr. Thomas Laidley Mort, 31, of Mudgee, to oppose the Minister for…

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Spring Candidates Re-Appear Classics and Big Handicaps Lure Them From Winter Spell

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1946 · page 7

Another leaf in the racing calendar is turned, and trainers who have waited for the opportune moment have brought forth many spring candidates from their winter retirement. The Hobartville Stakes, the first of the classics, will…

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Re-election Not Sought After 18 Years in Presidential Chair

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 July 1946 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Cragg, a foundation member of Singleton Bowling Club, and president for the past 18 years, did not seek re-election for the…

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Archbishop Seeking Orphan Migrants Questions Asked In Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

CANBERRA, Friday.—Questions were asked in Parliament yesterday regarding conditions under which the Roman Catholic Coadjutor Archbishop of Melbourne (Dr. Simonds) was overseas recruiting migrants for Australia…

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Dissatisfaction Over Egg Prices Mr. Tom Williams Asks Questions in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 2

"Is the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture aware of the discontent prevailing in the poultry farming industry as the result of the…

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Labor Candidate's Last Word to the Electors

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 3

Mr. W. Bloomfield writes:— Electors of Cessnock,—To-morrow you have to make a most important decision—a decision which is being awaited by…

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The Council Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 5

No! This is not going to br an electioneering article. Two men are standing for election to represent us in Council for civic progress. May the best man…

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Labour Election Badges

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 6

CANBERRA, Friday. — Labour election badges bearing the head Mr. Chitiey appeared in Federal Parliament yesterday…

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May Stand Down for Casey Offer of Endorsed Candidate

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

The endorsed Liberal candidate for Wannon (Vic.), Mr. E. D. MacKinnon, is prepared to stand down for Mr. R. G. Casey, provided his…

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Election Brickbat Rebounds On Labour Paper

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chif[?] is one of the proprietors of the Bathurst “Advocate,” a Labour our daily published, in the City…

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Elections May Be On Sept. 28

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 2

CANBERRA, Saturday.—Federal Causes, it Is stated, is likely to adopt a recommendation to hold the election on September…

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Election Won By Communist

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 3

CESSNOCK, Monday. — The Communist Party candidate, Mr. T. Gilmore, won the Cessnock council election on Saturday by…

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Election Day May Be September 28

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 1

Although it has not been proposed to them officially, Federal Caucus is likely to adopt a recommendation to hold the election on September 28…

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Federal Elections Interfere with Opening of Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

Because of uncertainty as to the date of the Federal elections, Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.P., intimated to the N.A.A. per letter on Saturday…

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MR. T. Gilmore Wins By-elec-tion Superior Communist Organisation. Who Will Be the Next Mayor?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 1

There were several factors which were r[?]p[?]nsible for the Communist candidate (Mr. T. Gilmore) winning the Municipal by-elections by a…

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