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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

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More Light on Election Results C.p. Dominance Outside Sydney and Newcastle

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1947 · page 4

"A study of the final figures for all electorates at the recent State elections shows that outside the Sydney and Newcastle areas…

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Prime Minister Not Hopeful on Road Assistance Reply in Parliament to Mr. Tom Williams

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 July 1947 · page 2

Following a question asked some months ago by the Federa Member for Robertson (Mr. Tom Williams), the Prime…

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Compulsory Voting in Council Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 1

The State Government hopes to introduce compulsory voting at Municipal elections before 14 new…

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Benes Calls for Czech Election

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 2

PRAGUE—(Associated Press) —Czechoslovakia’s non-partisan President, Dr. Eduard Benes, in a recent speech at Karlovy Vary,…

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Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 4

There was a number of changes in the list of officers, the following being appointed:— Patron, Mr. R. Fitzgerald, M.L.A.;…

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A. L. P. Candidates In Key Posts

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Two ALP candidates have been elected unopposed to key positions in the State branch of the…

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Nation-Wide Elections Urged For Germany

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 1

WASHINGTON, July 16.— Instructions have been given to the American military governor in Germany, General Lucius Clay, to urge nation-wide elections in Germany under Four-Power supervision, and to seek also the recognition of…

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Proportional Representation and Compulsory L.G. Election Voting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 2

State Cabinet yesterday approved a bill, which provides for proportional representation in local Government elections. The bill will apply to all local Government elections including the election of the 14 bodies into which the Government proposes…

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Urge For National Elections In Germany Alleged Attempt to Fit in Marshall Plan

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 2

The new directive to the American Military Governor in Germany, General Lucius Clay, instructs him to urge nation-wide elections in Germany under four power supervision, says Reuter's Hamburg correspondent…

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Fought Under Montgomery Two Members of N.s.w. Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 2

Two members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly have a special interest in the visit to Australia of Field Marshal Montgomery…

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Hospital Elections in Only Twelve Districts

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

Only 12 hospitals in New South Wales will be allowed to hold board elections this month. The Minister for Health (Mr…

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Communists Gain in Waterside Elections Alp Secretary Claims Name Was Misused

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.— Coincident with the victory of Communist candidates in the Sydney branch, elections of the Waterside Workers’ Federation, the secretary of the State branch of the A.L.P. clamed that the term “A.L.P. had…

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Backing for Caulfield Cup Candidates

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 5

Hoch water will flow under the bridge before the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup double comes off, but doubles bookmakers have issued…

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£125 Fine for Election Breach

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—A man who had engaged unlawful activities in connection with last Saturday’s extraordinary municipal…

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Preparing Rolls For City Election

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1947 · page 4

The work of compiling a list of the electors to be used at the Maitland City elections at Saturday, December’s next, has now…

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Two Ballots Held Election of Show Committee New Members

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 1

A discussion ensued at yesterday's meeting of the Show Committee as to whether a ballot should result among the members for the election of a…

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Election of U.h. Show Committee New Members

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 5

A discussion ensued at Monday's meeting of the U.H. Show Committee as to whether a ballot should result among the…

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Stock Board Election

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 3

Nominations are being requested to fill the vacancy in Division on the Maitland Pastures Protection Board caused by the death of Mr…

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Blue Legend, Epsom Candidate, Runs Smart Half Mile Brazier Again Brilliant Over Five Furlongs

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Blue Legend, who is one of me early favourites for the Epsom Handicap, ran a useful half mile in 50½ at Randwick this morning. He galloped with University on the B grass track. The…

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Election For Dairy Company

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 August 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON, Wed. — An election will be necessary to decide the three directors for the Singleton Central Co-operative Dairy…

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