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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

191 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 10

Riots Follow Union Election

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 4 July 1951 · page 3

SANTIAGO (Chile): Nineteen miners were injured in Communist riotting, following a union election In the Coronel…

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Price of Butter Questions In Parliament

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 6

CANBERRA.—Mr. S. M. Keon (Lab., Vic.) asked in the House of Representatives on Wednesday that the returns to dairy…

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Queen Competition News. Hospital Candidate. (Contributed)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 July 1951 · page 2

Arrangements are in hand to make the Dramatic Club's presentation of "While the Sun Shines" an outstanding success…

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Copy Of Pacific Pact Tabled In Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 July 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA: A copy of the Pacific Pact between Australia, the United States and New Zealand was tabled in the House of Representatives to-day by the External Affains Minister, Mr. Casey…

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Commercial Queen Candidate. Campaign Gains Momentum

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 July 1951 · page 1

There was a good attendance of members of the Commercial Queen candidate's committee held last night…

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Hospital Candidate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 1

The following outstanding attractions are being organised to support Miss Laurel Brown's candidature and help swell the…

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Hospital Candidate News. R.s.l. Party: Friday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 2

Mr. Martyr has arrangements well in hand for the big party, to be held in the R.S.L. clubrooms on Friday night next. This…

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Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 1 August 1951 · page 4

At a largely attended meeting on Wednesday night last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—…

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Election of Officers Patron: Dr. W. O. Pye. President: Mr. M. O. Thompson

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1951 · page 6

Mr. Thompson, in acknowledging the renewal of confidence reposed in him, said he appreciated very much being President He…

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Hospital Candidate News

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 August 1951 · page 1

The big game at the Railway Institute will go on as usual with another monster jackpot to attract keen players…

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"Would Not Stand by Britain." Egyptian Minister's Statement to Parliament. Cairo

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 August 1951 · page 2

Egypt would not stand along—side Britain if there was a war, Egypt's Foreign Minister, Eal El Dinn Pasha, said last night in…

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Hospital Candidate News

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 August 1951 · page 1

The thanks of the committee go to the executive of the R.S.L. Club for the grand night they gave up last Friday. Mr. J. B…

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Hospital Candidate News

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 1

Our thanks to the Kayuga Social Committee for a very fine evening. The barbecue was a great social success and reflects…

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N.z. Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.) (A.A.P. Reuter): New, Zealand's general election will be contested by 170 candidates tor 80 seats—76…

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Early Election In Britain Expected (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 1

LONDON: A “win or bust” general election is being demanded by a section of the British Labour Party, the labour news…

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New Polling Place. East Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 1

Mr. D'Arcy Rose, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Electoral Commissioner (Mr. E. Bennetts):…

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Contestant For Parliament Found Dead

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY : Mellnda , May Ivy, who once stood for State Parliament was found dead in a house in Victoria road, [?] today…

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Hospital Candidate News

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 1

The Ambulance Ladies' Auxiliary are busy preparing for their big street stall, to be held on 14th September. This will be…

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New Zealand Election (AAP-Reuter)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 September 1951 · page 2

WELLINGTON: The Natlonal Party may win is of the 80 seats in the New Zealand Parliament as the result…

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Ultimatum From Mossadeq Delayed Parliament Boycotted By Opposition Deputies

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 September 1951 · page 1

TEHERAN: Premier Mossadeq’s Government seemed last night to be in a weaker position following a day-long meeting of the Majlis (Parliament), which the Opposition deputies again boycotted…

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