Who Runs Parliament? "Forum of the People" No Longer
Parliament will be in session, again from September 17, and the tasks before it will bring into high relief hot only major political toes, but also the…
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Politics & elections, 1947
437 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 22
To-day’s Leader Who Controls Parliament? Moslems in Punjab Open War of Revenge Sikhs and Hindus Now Fleeing From Communal Terror
LAHORE, Sept. 1.—More than one million homeless and fear-driven refugees are estimated to be on the move in two-way streams between the East and West Punjab. Reuter quotes an army communique stating that more than…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Labor's Plan to Abolish Parliament
Those who imagine the proposal to nationalise the banks is merely a product of Mr. Chifley's bad temper are…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →L.g. Voting for December Elections Compulsory
The Secretary of Newcastle Sunday Recreational Sport Association (Mr J. O'Ryan) stated that letters he had received…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bank Note Proposal May Not Go Before Parliament
The Federal Parliamentary Labor Party may be asked to consider suggestions for a completely new bank-note issue to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Buonarotti Boy for Celebrations Cup Haymarket Best of Locally Trained Candidates
The Newcastle Celebrations Cup, to be run at Broadmeadow to-morrow, has attracted a big field, including many Sydney horses, and the crowd will be swelled considerably with an influx of metropolitan visitors…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Successful Baby Show Helps "Miss Australia" Candidate Over 60 Children Before Judges
A successful baby show, organised by the Singleton Younger Set Social Club to support the Singleton "Miss Australia"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sicily Makes Sharp Turn to the Left Communist Election Gains
PALERMO, Sicily — (Associated Press) — Povertystricken, underfed Sicily to-day faces a future filled with question as the first assembly is launched under the island’s new-given autonomy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Voting At L. G. Elections
SYDNEY, Thurs.—It is understood that the State Cabinet plans to introduce proportional representation voting in the Local…
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The election of officers resulted in Mr. W. J. Leake being elected president, the retiring president, Mr. A. R. Brown, having held office of president…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hours, Costs and Banks Major Problems Face Parliament
To-morrow (Wednesday) the Federal Parliament will resume sitting after a break of more than three months. There will be no formality, no…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Unionists' Meeting at Muswellbrook Proposed Formation of Trades Council. Nominations for Municipal Elections
The formation, of a local Trades Council, and a proposal to nominate a team to contest the next Municipal Council elections were…
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Patrons: Messrs. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., C. E. Bennett, and D. R. Mackay; President, Mr. C. T. Abbott; Vice-Presidents: Messrs. J. McCauley,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dr. Evatt Defeated In Presidency Election Brazilian Dr. Aranha New General Assembly President
Australia's Minister for External Affairs (Dr. Evatt) was beaten by Brazil's Dr. Oswaldo Aranha, in yesterday's ballot for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Guineas Candidates Run Smart Trials Silver Link Taken To Victoria Park For Gallop
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Groom and Valiant Crown worked impressively at Randwick this morning, the former covering six furongs in 1.19, while Valiant Crown left five furlongs behind in 1.3[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Football Carnival for Popular Girl Candidate
The football carnival arranged by the Ambulance Younger Sot to help their Popular Girl candidate, Miss Jean Gorton, eventuated on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Opening of Parliament
SYDNEY, Monday. — State. parliament will be opened to-morrow by the Governor, Lieut. General Northcott, with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Public Opinion and Parliament
One salient fact can be deduced from the deluge of letters, telegrams and petitions still pouring into Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →State Parliament Opened. Sydney
No unexpected legislation was forshadowed in the speech of the Governor, Lieut.-General Northcott ar[?] the opening of the State Parliament…
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