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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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British Elections May Be In February

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 January 1950 · page 3

LONDON, January 2.—British newspapers to-day predicted early general elections in Britain probably late in February or early in…

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Pointers to Early British Elections

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 3 January 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Jan. 3—Newspaper [?] to disc[?] the suggestions that the Government might announce general elections earlier than…

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Polling Heavy In Egyptian Election Police Precautions

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 January 1950 · page 2

Polling was reported to be heavy after Egypt's first postwar general election ended at sunset yesday. Yesterday morning the Egyptian police…

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Killings in Egyptian Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1950 · page 1

CAIRO, Jan. 4—At least four people have been killed in political fights during Egypt’s first Post-ware election…

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Signs Growing of Early Election

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Jan. 4—London evening newspapers continues to speculates on the probability of an early general election—between…

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Egyptian Elections Blow To King

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, January 5—Victory for the Wafdist Party in the Egyptian Elections would hit 30-years-old King Faronk in a touchy spot—his…

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Independent Candidate’s Death

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 3

DUBBO, Thursday—William Ferguson, Independent candidate for Lawson at the recent Federal elections, died at Dubbo Base Hospital…

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Early British Election Pointer

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 2

The surprise visit the Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee, paid to King George at Sandringham yesterday is generally regarded…

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British Elections Announcing The Date

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Jan. 10.— Political correspondents of British national newspapers almost unanimously tip that the Prime Minister, Mr…

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Election of Sixth Senator for New Sooth Wales

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Counting of preference votes has brought the number of candidates elected for New South Wales to six…

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West Australian Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 1

PERTH, Wed.—West Australian State elections are expected to be held in March. The first of the election…

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To-day’s Leader: The parking Ban British Elections on February 23 Indications Of Fierce Political Campaign

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Jan. 11.—Britain’ general election wilt be held on Thursday, February 23, it is officially announced. The King has agreed to dissolve parliament on Friday, February 3, and the present parliament—originally…

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Britain's Election Date Announced

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 2

The General Election in Britain will be held on Thursday, February 23 it has been officially announced. The King has agreed to dissolve Parliament on Friday, February 3…

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Lifting of Petrol Rationing P.M. Re[?]affirms Election Pledge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzles) last night re-affirmed his election pledge to lift petrol rationing. He said he expected material for…

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Four State By-elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Eleven nominations have been received for endorsement as the Labour Party candidate for the Concord by-election…

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State Elections

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 2

The Lard Mayor of Newcastle (Aid Qulnlan) said that Liberal supporters In Gloucester and Hamition electorates had asked…

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B.b.c. Keep Elections Dignified

Maitland Mercury · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 4

LONDON. January 16 (AAP)— The British Broadcasting Corporation, in view Of the impending general election, decided yesterday to…

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Labour Candidates for By-elections

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tues.—The A.L.P. executive selected candidates to contest three of four by-elections on February 11…

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Concord Pointer To General Elections

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tues—Council by-election on Feburary 11 may give a key to the fate of the State Government when general…

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May Be Last Term In Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 3

SINGLETON, Wednesday. — Mr. D’Arcy Rose. MLA, speaking at a meeting of the potato growers in Singleton last night said he would…

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