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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1948

274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 14

Kearsley Shire Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 2

The extraordinary election for B.Riding of Kearsley shire will be held on saturday, and electors in that Riding are reminded that voting is…

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The Trees in Kelly Street Ald. Mannell Rebuked by Ald. Cooper Pre-election Promise to Ratepayers "Somersaulted"

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 1

That the trees in Kelly Street have caused a controversy and a half, there is little doubt. The trees in question were again the cause of lively exchanges at Monday night's Council meeting, when Ald. J. P…

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Derby Candidates Show Up On Saturday Best Performance, In Regard To Stamina, By Royal Andrew

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 5

The victory of San Domenico in the Hobartville Stakes at Randwick on Saturday set tongues wagging in racing circles over the week-end, for he had only a small margin to spare from Royal Andrew an the post…

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Kearsley Shire By-Election

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Monday. The. by-election to All the vacancy In B Riding Kearsley Shire Council, caused by the death of Cr…

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President Truman Tipped To Win Election

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 1

WASHINGTON, September 2. — A prediction that President Truman will win the November Presidential election was mode by Mr. Phillip Murray; C.I.O. president, after a visit to the White House yesterday…

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Guineas Candidates Sprint Well

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Impressive performers on Sydney tracts this morning included Riptide, who ran seven turnings in [?] at…

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Liberal Candidate for Liverpool Plains?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 8

Three parties will be represented in the contest in the Liverpol Plains electorate at the next State elections. Mr. R. B. Nott, the sitting member,…

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Liberal Party and Federal Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 1

STONES, Friday.—The Liberal Party will vacate all Federal seats at present held, and will call for nominations for each, If…

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Mentioned As Likely Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 5

SINGLETON, Friday. —Rumour has been, rife in Singleton, since the announcement of the new Federal electorate, that Councillor A. C…

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Singleton to Become Part of New Electorate Area Looks Safe for an Anti-labour Candidate

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 1

Under the proposed re-distribution of electorates for the purposes of election of the Federal Parliament, Singleton will become part of a new electorate, this being Paterson. The area looks a pretty safe seat for a non-Labor…

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Local and General News May Be Candidate for Federal Honours

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 6

It is rumoured that Patrick Plains Shire president Cr. A. C. Marshall will be asked to nominate for the newly-created…

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Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1948 · page 4

From Mr. H. J. R. Sivyer with reference to the election and appointment of returning officers and poll clerks suggesting that the positions should…

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State Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 September 1948 · page 2

New South Wales Cabinet has decided that the next session of Parliament would begin on October 19. Business will Include the address…

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Election of Directors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 8 September 1948 · page 1

The election of three directors was finalised and the poll declared by Mr. Searl as follows:—D. R. MACKAY [?] 234…

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Wallarobba Shire Election

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 September 1948 · page 4

DUNGOG, Friday.—The. extraordinary election for O Riding, in Wallarobba Shire,: caused by the death of Councillor Smith,…

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Fail in the Tuc Election

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 September 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Sept 10.—Communists failed In their efforts to gain strong representation on tire Trade Union Congress General Council…

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Coogee By-election Pamphlet T. W. McCRISTAL'S Appeal Upheld

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 September 1948 · page 3

Judge Holt quashed in the Appeals Court on Thursday a conviction and £30 fine imposed on Timothy William McCristal, farmer, of Stoney Creek,…

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Broadcasts of Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1948 · page 4

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Australians are showing increasing enthusiasm for broadcasts of Federal Parliament, according. to the…

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American Defence System Republican Candidate's Appeal

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1948 · page 7

Mr. Thomas Dewey, Republican candidate for the Presidency, calls for the strongest possible American defence…

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Pensions Scheme for Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday. — The Federal Parliamentary Labour Party will consider a pensions scheme for retired members to-day. The scheme provides for payment of £3 per week to…

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