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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

437 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 22

Says Chifley Policy Will Lead to Defeat Thornton On Election Issues And Strike Techniques

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday—Continuation of the policy of moderation adopted by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) would lead to the defeat of every Labour Government in Australia, said the national secretary of the Federated Ironworkers’…

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Premier Promises Wage Review “Prosperity Or Depression Are Election Issues”

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Prosperity under a Labour Government or depression under a Liberal-Country Party fusion are the election issues as seen by the Premier, Mr. J. J. McGirr, who delivered his policy speech at Bankstown Last…

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New Polling Place At Tarro

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 5

In connection with the establishment of a polling booth at Tarro Mr. T. F Cooney, Returning Officer, advises that he has made…

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Election Promises

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

We are shortly to enter an E. Dorado— that is if the promises being made by politicians of all parties are…

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The Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 1

Both candidates, Messrs. Nott and Slack-Smith, are at present very busy in the Liverpool Plains electorate, where the…

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The State Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

THE State election campaign to-day enters upon its third week and so far there has been nothing to indicate a great…

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To-day’s Leader: The State Elections Minister Sees Migrant Ship

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday—The Minister for immigration, Mr. Calwell, and the secretary of the Seamen’s Union, Mr. M. Bird, [?]…

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Elections in Germany

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 3

BERLIN, April 21.—Of the first votes connted in the State Parliamentary elections 16,118 went to the Social Democrats,…

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Gloucester Candidate Broadcasts

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

In a broadcast talk to the electors of Gloucester electorate, Mr. Darcy Bogan, Independent Liberal-Country Party candidate, said his first…

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State Elections Liverpool Plains Electorate

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

Endorsed Country Party Candidate, will address Meetings as under: Wednesday, April 23…

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The Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

Both candidates, Messrs. Nott and Slack-Smith, are at present very busy in the Liverpool Plains electorate, where the…

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Upper Hunter Pastures Protection Board Election of Director, Division B

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 1

Notice is hereby given than an election to fill a vacancy in Division B is to be held in pursuance of the Pastures Protection Act…

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Repressive Legislation Won’t Stop Strikes No-Confidence Motion In Victorian Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.— Legislation to impose heavy penalties or gaol terms on strikers would not act as a deterrent in Australia any more than in America, where recent repressive legislation had aggravated the industrial…

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The Stockyard Parliament, on Same Level

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

Now we know After the disgraceful Domain performance the official organ of the Communists professed a great love of free…

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Gloucester Election

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 3

Mr. Treatt, M.M., B.A., L. B. leader of the opposition will address a meeting on pehalf of Mr. Borthwick the selected Liberal candidate, in Raymond Terrace…

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Gloucester Election R. L. Fitzgerald

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 3

Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., the sitting Independent Member for Gloucester, addressed his policy speech to a large and representative meeting at…

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British Elections in 1950

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 1

LONDON, April 26.—The Government had definitely decided that the next general election was not to take place until May,…

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Little Enthusiasm So Far in Elections Points From Speeches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—To date comparatively little enthusiasm has been shown in the elections campaign, which will conclude this week. Following are points from some of the speeches made…

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Communist Party and Election. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 7

Sir,—The Communist Party policy at the State election is one that meets the needs of all the useful people in society. The small fanners and business people…

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Election Announcements

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 2

Election announcements, itineraries and other political matter appears on pages 1 and 4 of this issue…

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