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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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Late Global News "Wise to Prepare for Another Election" London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1

The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Herbert Morrison, told the Labor Party Jubilee Celebrations in London they would "be wise to…

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Prepare for Another Election Mr. Morrison’s Advice To British Labour Party

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Feb. 28—Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Herbert Morrison, to Id the Labour Party jubilee celebrations in London that they would “be wise to be prepared for another election sooner rather then later.”…

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To-day’s Leader: Maryvale-Sandy Hollow Railway Many Candidates For Nobel Peace Prize

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1

OSLO, Feb. 28.—Mr. Winston Churchill, President Truman, and Dr. H. V. Evatt are among the candidates who have been…

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High School Headmaster As A.l.p. Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 5

MOREE, Tuesday.— Moree branch of the ALP has endorsed Mr. N. Ferguson, headmaster of Narrabri High Scholl, as ALP…

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State Funeral a Post-election Story

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

Have you heard this one?: Mr. Menzies and Mr. Chifley went "into smoke" for a few days after Election Day. Both, allegedly to their…

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British Elections Close Finish Labour's Small Majority

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 3

Those seeking to socialise Britain received a setback at the recent elections. Labour's majority was reduced to…

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25 Years Ago (Taken from the "Argus" files, week ending February 28, 1925) Shire Council Election

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

The extraordinary election of a councillor for Riding C of the Shire of Patrick Plains, held last Saturday, provided a…

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First Returns In Greek Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 1

ATHENS March 6.—The Leftwing Democratic Coalition Party was in the lead at 9 a.m. (Australian time) to-day when partial…

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To-day’s Leader: Price Fixing British Parliament: Early Challenge Will Be Made Mr. Churchill To Test Government

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

LONDON, March 7—The Opposition leader, Mr. Winston Churchill, has decided to challenge the Government immediately by moving amendments to the King’s Speech on two major issues—nationalisation and housing…

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Potato Marketing Board Elections. Ballot Papers Posted

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

Ballot papers were posted on Friday to all enrolled potato producers in the No. 2 electoral district of the Potato Marketing Board, The No. 2…

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Greek Election Returns

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1950 · page 1

ATHENS, March 7.—Unofficial returns say that the National Political Union of the Centre—Independent Liberals-Ied By…

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Trades Unionist Is Liberal Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.—The Waverley electorate selection committee of the Liberal Party has chosen an active trade unionist,…

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Potato Board Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 1

The Department of Agriculture has announced that ballot papers were posted recently to all enrolled potato producers in the…

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Angry Words In Irish Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 1

DUBLIN, March 9.—For the first time in its history, the Dall was suspended for half an hour yesterday following scenes of…

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State Parliament May Be Broadcast

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday. — The New South Wales Government will investigate the possibility of setting up a State-owned wireless station to…

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Former W.a.a.a.f As Candidate

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sat.—The only woman Liberal candidate at the approaching State elections won her pre-selection for Blacktown…

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Liberal Plums For Next U.K. Election

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 2

According to the Sunday Express, the Liberal Party executive has decided to concentrate its next election fight on 100…

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Second Crucial Vote on New Parliament London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 1

Liberal members of the House of Commons voted with the Government last night when it defeated the Opposition amendment…

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Liverpool Plains Electorate. Ald. G. S. Adams to Seek Selection As Liberal Party Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 1

Alderman G. S. Adams, Muswellbrook's Deputy-Mayor, is a candidate for selection to contest the Liverpool Plains State electorate as a Liberal…

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Labour Candidate For Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 2

The pre-selection ballot for the candidate to contest the State electorate of Maitland was won by Mr. K. J. Barlow…

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