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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

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Results Of Chinese Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 1

NANKING, Nov. 26.—Though no appreciable results of China’s first “democratic” elections carried out during the week-end are…

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Intermediate Candidates

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 4

Intermediate examination candidates took their first subject, English, yesterday. The examination will continue until…

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Compulsory Voting for Local Government Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Mr. C. L. Monkley, Shire Clerk has received the following notification in connection with the Local Government, (Electoral Provisoes) Bill (Compulsory Voting):…

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Election Fight

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

NANKING, Now 27, [?] than ten persons were killed and many interned when fighting among a large crowd [?]…

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Kearsley Shire Elections

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 4

Mr. A. C. Andrews, of Wollomhi, has nominates as a candidate “C” Riding, Kearsley Shire, and will stand as an…

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No A.l.p. Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 1

The "Chronicle" is advised that Messrs McGregor, Lewis, Lonergan and C. Brown arc contesting the municipal elections as a grouped block of…

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Retiring Aldermen Thanked. "Services Rendered Unselfishly." Good Wishes for Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 1

Tributes were paid at the council meeting on Wednesday night to the services rendered by Aldermen Ivor Smith, R. A. Jonas and…

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Winter of By-election Acclaimed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 1

LONDON Nov 28 — Conservatives in the House of Commons to-day watched a remarkable demonstration by Government Supporters…

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3500 May Not Vote At City Council Elections Voting Is Compulsory

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 5

Despite compulsory voting, not more than 9000 of Maitland City’s 12,500 electors are expected to go to the polls for the election of council on December 6. Substitute Returning officer…

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Local Ex-Servicemen Worried About Future Accommodation Telephone Call to Be Made to Member of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 2

Members of the local sub-branch of the R.S.L. were a little uneasy about future accommodation for the sub-branch at their monthly meeting on Friday night. Some months ago notice to quit the Drill Hall was received,…

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Candidate for Shire Council

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 2

Mr. Albert Dennis, of Du[?] Creek, Paterson, in offering his services to local government in the interests of ratepayers of O Riding…

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The Victorian Elections (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 5

Sir.—Mr. John Apthorp, who gives his address, as Katoomba, has a letter in the "Tribune" 19/11/47, on the Victorian elections. He makes several…

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Voting at L.g. Elections Compulsion for Those Whose Names Are on Municpial or Shire Roll

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 1

In order to avoid confusion at next Saturday's Local Government elections, residents are advised that compulsory voting applies…

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Municipal Election Everything Quiet

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 2

The election campaign for Dungog Municipality is one of the quietest on record. Candidates have not given the public through the Press any idea of…

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Our Letter Box Municipal Election (To The Editor)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 1

SIR,—Why, I will not vote for Mr. P. Burgess, manager of the Electric Light and Power Co. (Scone), Ltd.:—…

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Citizen's Rights Committee Not on New Guard Lines Report Tabled in State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 1

Citizens' Rights Committees were not organised on New Guard lines, Mr. B. H. Shelley said yesterday. Mr. Shelley is vice-chairman of the Democratic Freedom Unon, with which local Citizens' Rights Committees are…

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Municipal Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 2

Sir.—Ratepayers should insist upon a clear outline of policy before supporting any of the candidates aspiring for municipal…

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Council’s Reply to Minister “Electioneering Pantomime Was Upset”

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 4

Statements made by the Minister for Health at [?] Kurri on Monday afternoon were described by members [?] Maitland City Council last night as inaccurate and [?] electioneering propagands…

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Election of Aldermen Next Saturday Little Interest So Far

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 December 1947 · page 2

Practically on the eve of the triennial election of aldermen for Singleton Municipal Council, there appears to be…

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Pen Picture of Election Candidates

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 8

Following are pen pictures of candidates seeking election to the Maitland City Council on Saturday next — THE MUNICIPAL TEAM J. H. CLARK: Native of Morpeth…

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