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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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Elections Likely In Victoria

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Saturday.— A State election was possible at any time, Mr. W. L. Mose, Chief President of the Country Party’s…

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British Elections: Peace Issue Paramount Main Parties Give Priority to World Amity

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Feb. 18.—Leaders of the main British political parties to-day gave an assurance that they regard the preservation of peace as taking priority over all domestic and party issues…

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Parliament Opens On

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.—Federal Parliament will open on Wednesday. To provide accommodation for the increased number of…

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Pre-War Pageantry at Canberra this Week Nineteenth Parliament Opens

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

The prewar colour and pageantry traditionally attached to openings of Parliament, will return to Canberra this week after an absence of almost ten years…

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Candidate for Singleton District

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 2

At the meeting of the Central Hunter Potato Growers' Association, it was revealed that Mr. Stan. Hunt. President…

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Opening of Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The New South Wales Parliament will commence its pre-election session on Wednesday afternoon…

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Parliament Opens To-morrow

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA: Federal Parliament will open on Wednesday. To provide accommodation for the increased number of members, that…

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EDITORIAL The Federal Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

THE opening of the Federal Parliament to-morrow (Wednesday) is an occasion of more than ordinary interest. The Government, led by Mr. Menzies, goes into action with a splendid working majority and the…

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Diplomats in Court Dress at Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—A far-reaching programme c. legislation will be outlined by the Governor-General (Mr. McKell)…

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Parliament Opens To-morrow. Forecast of Bills. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

A far-reaching programme of legislation will be outlined by the Governor-General, Mr. McKell, when he opens the 19th Parliament to-morrow…

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Bill for Amendment of Banking Act First Major Legislation For Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—It is expected that one of the first measures to be brought before Federal Parliament which opens to-morrow, will be that dealing with the amendment of the Banking Act…

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To-day’s Leader: The Federal Parliament Doctor’s Trial on Mercy Killing

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

MANCHESTER (New Hampshire), Feb. 21.—Defence counsel avoided the issue of mercy killing when a start was made…

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Forecasts on Election Eve. Both Major Parties Confident "Neck and Neck" Finish Likely. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

Both Labour and Conservative Parties are confident of Thursday's election result, and the former predict a clear.majority following a great wave…

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Potato Growers. District Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

At the meeting of the Central Hunter Potato Growers' Association, it was revealed that Mr. Stan. Hunt, president of the Vegetable Growers'…

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British Elections Public Opinion Poll Swings To Tories Parties Now In Vigorous Campaign

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 4

LONDON, Feb. 20.—As election day—Thursday—draws near, a poll of public opinion shows that the Tories have gained the lead in…

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Television for British Elections

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Feb. 21—The British elections on Thursday will give people of Britain, for the first time, the opportunity of…

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Election Results Start On

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Feb. 21 (A.A.P.).— Polling in the British election an Thursday will being at 7 a.m and end at 9 p.m…

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Colourful Opening of Commonwealth Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wed—Members of the 19th Commonwealth Parliament were sworn-in at a colourful ceremony at Parliament…

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Liberal Party Selection of Candidate Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2

The selection of the Liberal Party candidate for the Gloucester State Election will be made at Dungog next Saturday…

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EDITORIAL The British Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2

IT Is not easy, at this distance, to get an intimate picture of the various parties in the election fight in Britain However, as Australians we ought to appreciate the tremendous implications of the poll that will…

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