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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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Rest From Election Campaign

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 2

After whirlwind campaigning in Queensland, both the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, and the…

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Liberal Candidate

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 2

The Liberal Party candidate. Mr. A. Pairhall, will arrive in Singleton on Friday afternoon to speak at the corner of Pitt…

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Local and General News Election Meeting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 2

The Labor Party Federal candidate, Mr. C. L. Robinson, will hold a street meeting in Singleton at 10.15 on Saturday…

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Labour Candidate

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 6

Speaking at Millers' Forest. Mr C. L. Robinson, selected Labour and endorsed candidate for the Federal Division of Paterson said:…

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Labout Candidate At Muswellbrook MR. C. L. Robinson Puts Labor Case

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 7

Mr. C. L. Robinson, selected and endorsed Labor candidate for the Federal Division of Paterson, speaking at Muswellbrook on Wednesday night…

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Speculation on British Election Reported Growing Split Over Gaitskell Budget

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 2

LONDON: Mr. Bavin’s sudden death on Saturday he revived talk at a British general election this year. There Reported to be a growing split within the Labour Party over Mr. Gaitskell’s 1951 Budget…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1951 · page 5

The election of officers resulted : Past President: Mr. W. T. Seaward…

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Three Women Selected Three women have been selected for the fortchoming elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 1

The Liberals have nominated Mrs. Nancy Wake to oppose Dr. Evatt for Barton, in what was looked upon as a hopeless fight last election she reduced his…

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The muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 20th APRIL, 1951. Minister For Supply Addresses Muswellbrook Meeting Speaks in Support of Liberal Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 3

The Minister for Supply, the Hon. Howard Beale, K.C., M.B., spoke to a meeting of Liberal and Country Party supporters at the…

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Minister for Justice Supports A.L.P. Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

The Hon. R. R. Dowing, M.L.C., Minister of Justice, speaking recently at a well attended meeting held at the Court House Reserve,…

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Heavy Betting on Elections

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY: Thousands of pounds are being wagered on the result of the Federal elections to be held next Saturday…

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Fined For Behaviour At Election Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 1

NEWCASTLE: A laaburer was fined £5 in Newcastle court today for offensive behaviour at the Prime Minister’s election…

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Senate Candidate in Singleton

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 2

A Labour conspiracy deprived the Liberal-Country Party of the power to govern after the last elections, Senator John P…

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Candidate's Car Dives Over Bank

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 4

An election candidate, his campaign director and three members of the Legislative Assembly escaped injury when…

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Altered Polling Places

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 3

There will be no polling booth at the Masonic Hall in Cumberland-street, Cessnock, on Saturday…

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Liberal Candidate. Reviews Election Policies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 4

Speaking at an election rally of Liberal and Country Party supportera at Muswellbrook, Mr. Allen Fairhall, M.P., sitting member for…

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British Political Crisis Early Election Forecast. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 2

Mr. Aneurin Bevan in the House of Commons yesterday charged the Government with allowing Britain to be dragged along behind the…

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Another Resignation From British Cabinet Labor Members Now Believe Early Election Certain

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

LONDON: The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Harold Wilson) officially tendered his resignation from the British Cabinet yesterday. His resignation follows that of the Minister of Labour (Mr. Aneurin Beron). Mr. Wilson will make a personal statement in the House of Commons to-day,…

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Liberal Candidate Reviews Election Policies

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 4

Speaking to an election rally of Liberal and Country Party supporters at Muswellbrook on Tuesday night last, Mr. Allen Fairhall, M.P., sitting member for Paterson and Liberal-Country-Party candidate for the forthcoming election, said that…

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Official Advice to Voters Saturday's Elections

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 7

The following advice to voters in collection with the Federal election, has been issued by the Electoral Authorities; On polling day,…

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