Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

437 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 22

Opposition Says Free Speech in Danger Liberals “Electioneering,” Says Government

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday.—While prominent Liberal Party members continue to attack the Government and declare that free speech is in danger as a result of the Domain incidents on Tuesday, Government members claim that the Liberals…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Labour’s Plans for the State Election

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 2

The coming State elections will be one of the moat vital in the State’s history, and the Premier (Mr. James. McGirr)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election Date Deferred

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

Although April 26 had been selected as the date for the State election, the date is now considered to be inopportune…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

State Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

The Divisional Returning Officer for Cowper advises that the print of the Electoral Roll, made up to 4th February, 1947, was recently forwarded…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 2

The election of officers resulted:—Patroness, Mrs. J. K. Mackay, Snr ; President, Mr. R. T. Mackay; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. T. Pearce and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Skip Bomber In Smart Randwick Trial Cup Candidate Heavily Supported With Doncaster Runners

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Skip Bomber, who was heavily bracketed yesterday in doubles for the Sydney Cup with every prominent Doncaster runner, was in brilliant form at Randwick to-day, running seven furlongs in 1.31¼…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Polish Elections Were Not Free

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 1

WASHINGTON, March 26.—In a letter to President Truman. Mr. Arthur Bliss Lane, who yesterday resigned as U.S…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

State Elections On May 3

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday. — The State elections in New south Wale will be held on Saturday, May 3 said Premier…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Slate Elections on May 3rd Premier Makes Announcement

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 4

State elections in New South Wales will be held on Saturday, May 3, said the Premier (Mr McGirr) this afternoon. Queensland elections will be held on the same day…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Doncaster Candidates. Impressive Trials Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 2

Doncaster semi-final tri[?]s on Sydney tracks this morning were highlighted by sound performances from several candidates, notably Two…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

More Candidates in Queensland

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 4

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—163 candidates have nominated for the State elections compared with 147 last election. There will be…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Polling Place at Tarro

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Howarth, MLA, has been informed that it has been decided to appoint a polling place at Tarro, in addiction to the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mr. Chifley to Join in Nsw Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 6

CANBERRA, Wed. — Chulley said that he intended to speak on behalf of Labour candidates in a limited number of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

East Maitland Alp Prepares for Election

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 2

At a meeting of the East Maitland branch, of the ALP last night it was decided to suspend all branch business and a resolution,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Country Party Candidate For Liverpool Plains

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 7

QUIRINDI., Wednesday.—At a well-attended meeting of the Country Party Liverpool Plains Electorate Council at Quirindi,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Two Candidates for Upper Hunter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 1

Mr. D'Arey Rose, M.L.A. (Country Party), and Mr. J.C. S. Speers (Labor) will contest the Upper Hunter seat on 3rd Miy…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Municipal Vacancy. Two Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 2

We understand that two candidates will contest the election on Saturday, 12th inst., to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Liberal-c. P Joint Election Policy Leaders Issue Statement

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A joint policy for a coalition Government if their parties win the State elections May 3 was announced last night by Mr. V. Treatt, Liberal Party leader of the State Opposition, and Mr. M. F Bruxner,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1947 · page 3

The President said the next business was the election of officers for the ensuing year. He would like to see a new president elected, for the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

American Inscape The American Conscience: Its Material Expression Election were a renewal of faith in the “Amercing Way of Life.”

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1947 · page 2

The Americans are conscious of their great material strength. All my farmers about Effingham, the scores of hundreds of people…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →