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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1948

274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 14

Candidates For Paterson Selection

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 5

Following requests from several quarters of the electorate, Mr. Allen Fairhall will seek Liberal Party endorsement for the…

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Candidates for the New Paterson Seat Mr. A. C Marshall, Singleton

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 3

Seeking Liberal Party endorsement for the new Federal electorate of Paterson is Mr. A. C. Marshall, president of Patrick…

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Federal Elections Mr. Fairhall's Candidature

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1948 · page 4

In response to requests from several quarters o f the Electorate, Mr. Allan Fairhall has signified his intention of seeking Liberal Party endorsement…

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Tale of an Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 1

For an election in 1895, E. Clemesha was chosen to oppose Sir Joseph Abbott. The former was defeated, and this is how…

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Pedigrees of Derby Candidates Carbon Copy and Dictator Have Solid Stamina In Lines

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 September 1948 · page 5

A resume of pedigrees of A.J.C. Derby candidates is given in answer to request by a reader. Two staying pedigrees are those of Dictator and Carbon Copy. Many colts have combinations of speed end stamina,…

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Candidate for Paterson

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 1

In response to requests from several quarters of the electorate Mr. Allen Fairhan has signified his intention to seek Liberal Party endorsement for the new Federal…

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Candidates for the New Paterson Seat Mr. A. C. Marshall, Singleton

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 5

Seeking Liberal Party endorsement for the new Federal electorate of Paterson is Mr. A. C. Marshall, President of Patrick…

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Liberal Party Preparing for Next Election Organising the Paterson Division

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 1

Mr. E. G. Whittle and Mr. A. T. Lenehan, representatives of the Liberal Party were in Singleton yesterday fa…

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Election of Committee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1948 · page 4

Ten names were submitted for election on the Committee for the ensuing twelve months. They were Messrs. C. T. Abbott, K. Bacon, G. H. Fisher…

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Next Elections Most Important Ever Mr. Abbott Appeals For Liberal-CP. Unity

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

“The coming elections ere the most important we have faced in the history of the Commonwealth of Australia,” said Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.H.R., at a meeting of the Country Party held at the Maitland Town Hall on…

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Security Service Investigating Info Secret Papers Uproar in Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 October 1948 · page 1

Mr. Chifley has directed the Commonwealth Security Service to investigate the authenticity of defence documents quoted by the Leader of the Country Party (Mr. Fadden) when claiming that the United States was reluctant to give…

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May Return to Contest Next Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 3

Mr F. M. Forde, former Federal Labor Minister. now serving…

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By-election Result

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 6

HOBART, Mon.—Mr. G. Record, a Launceston accountant, was successful in the Cornwall by-election for the Tasmanian Legislative…

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Pageantry at State Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday—Colourful pageantry marked the opening today of the third session of the 35th Parliament by the State Gov…

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Wide Programme of Educational Development Initiated. Governor's Speech at Parliament Opening

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 3

In the forefront of his Ministers activities was the improvement of educational facilities and a wide programme of educational development designed to cover every branch of education and every district in the State had been initiated, the Governor…

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Miners' Federation Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1948 · page 4

Sir,—In the forthcoming Miners' Federation elections, genuine Labour supporters will have their opportunity of, placing men in the various positions…

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Costly U.s. Election Campaign

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26. — Election campaign expenditure for two major parties to date show that Democratic Party…

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Two More Candidates For Paterson Seat

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1948 · page 2

In recent days, announcement has been made by a further two personalities who are seeking Faterson Federal seat in the…

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Music Examination. All Candidates Successful

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 3

All the pupils presented for the State Conservatorium of Music exams from the Convent of Mercy, Muswellbrook, were successful. The examiner for…

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Mr. Fletcher Nominates As Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 4

With the nomination of Mr. E. A. Fletcher, four names have now been submitted for selection as Liberal Party candidate in the…

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