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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1949

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Election Issues (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 5

Sir,—To-morrow is election day for the House of Representatives and a very important day, top, for the destiny of the…

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Final Day Of Election Campaign Party Leaders Exhausted

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 1

The 1949 election campaign—described by Opposition leaders as the most important in Austrajias history—ends today. The three party leaders—Messrs. Chifley,…

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Advertisement Country Party Candidate and Saleyards

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 2

Dr. J. J. McGirr, endorsed Country Party candidate, has inspected a number of country saleyards during his tour of the Paterson electorate. Dr. McGirr stated that a grant for the upkeep and repair of saleyards…

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World Comment on Rebuff to Socialists European Newspapers Attach Significance to Election Results

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 1

The decisive manner in which the Australia electors threw out the socialist administration in the general elections on Saturday made front page news in peppers the world over. Many newspaper are saying socialism just does not work and the elections…

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For State By-elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday, —Three State Parliament members who resigned to contest the [?] elections won their, parties they…

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Effect of Election on Stock Exchange

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday. — Bank and many other stocks rose sharply on Sydney and Melbourne Stock, Exchanges to-day as a result of…

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C.W.A. Secretary Delivers 23rd Annual Report Election of Officers

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 3

The Secretary of the Singleton Branch of the C W.A (Mrs. S. Nichols) in her Annual Report said that 81 food parcels had been sent to ass ist the Singleton Women's Institute in Sussex. England…

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Polling Day at Muswellbrook. Busy Scenes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 1

Busy scenes were a feature of polling day at Muswellbrook. Bridge Street was a scene of great activity, and at the polling…

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Soccer Club's Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the, Cessnock Soccer Club, the Chairman (Mr. Drinkwater) extended a welcome to Mr. J. Taylor, a former stalwart of…

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Presidential Election To-night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 5

Kearsley Shire Council will held a special meeting tonight to elect its President for the next 12 months. It is understood that the retiring…

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Cessnock Miners Auxiliary Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 5

The Cessnock Miners Women's Auxiliary held its final meeting for the year on Tuesday morning when officers for the new term were elected…

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Wallarobba Shire Presidential Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 14 December 1949 · page 2

Cr. J. B, Carlton, who has been President of Wallarobba Shire Council for many years, was re-elected to that position yesterday (Tuesday)…

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Three "Queen" Candidates Killed by Train

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 14 December 1949 · page 1

STOCKHOLM. Dec. 14 “Queens of Light" were killed yesterday by the 60 m.ph Malmo Express when it struck the car in…

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Only Five Eligible for Pension Defeated Members Of Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 3

SYDNEY: Only five of the 13 Labor members defeated, or facing defeat, are eligible for a Federal parliamentary pension…

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Four State By-elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 4

Three State Parliament members, who resigned to contest the Federal elections won their seats, and it is probable that the…

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To-day’s Leader: State Elections Shortly Russia Aiming for Control of Germany Vishinsky’s Reported Offer of Patnership

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Dec 16—Russia Foreign Minister, Mr. Vishinsky is believed to have offered East Germany full partnership in the Russian bloc, according to Western Allied officials quoted by the Berlin correspondent of British…

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EDITORIAL State Election Shortly

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 4

WITH the reverberations of Saturday’s Federal elections still in the air, it is but natural that people be turning to the question of State politics. Here in N.S.W. we are due for an election within the…

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To-day’s Leader: Broadening The Outlook Trygve Lie Will Not Seek Re-election

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Dec. 17. — The United Nations Secretary General (Mr. Trygve Lie) yesterday confirmed a New York…

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Britain Considers Next Elections A Reuter Correspondent

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1949 · page 3

LONDON.—Political quarters in Britain believe, that the nest Government, whatever its political colour, may have a much shorter life…

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Speedy Gallops by Karachi, Wiranya Villiers Candidates In Impressive Form

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Karachi and Wiranya, who are equal favourites for the Villiers, were impressive in track this morning. Karachi, with W. Cook in the saddle, had Sheba for a…

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