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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1952

218 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 11

Candidate For Parramatta

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 July 1952 · page 2

The Liberal Party Pre selection commit[?] last night [?] [?] Mr. A. W. Butter[?] accountant, he its official…

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Five Seek Election To City Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 July 1952 · page 4

The extraordinary by-election of Maitland City Council, made compulsory by the resignation of Aid. F. Dutton, will be contested by five candidates. The election will take place…

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Council Candidate Endrosed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 2

Endorsement was given to the nomination of Mr C.L Robinson for the forthcoming municipal elctions…

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Council Candidates’ Views On County Plan

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 5

Three of the five candidates contesting the by-election of Maitland City Council, rendered necessary by the resignation of Aid. F. Dutton, attended the declaration of nominations at the Town Hall this…

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U.S. Democratic Candidates For Presidency

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 July 1952 · page 3

ESTES KEFAUVER, Senator from the State of Tennessee…

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Candidates for City Council By-election

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1952 · page 4

On Saturday next a poll will be held for the vacancy in Maitland City. Council caused by the resignation of Aid. F.-Button. The five candidates are: Messrs. R.M. Brazier, of Roxburgh-street, Lom; R. F. Heads, junior, of Regent-street, Maitland S. R. Horder, of South-street,…

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Litter to the Editor Council Election

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 4

Sir, — Notwithstanding the claims of other candidates it would appear that the council by-election will…

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Illinois Governor Stevenson Chosen As, Democrat's Candidate (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1952 · page 4

CHICAGO: Mr. Adlai Stevenson has been chosen Democrat candidate for the United States presidency, and Senator John Sparkman candidate for the vice-presidency…

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Declared For / Council By - ELECTION

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1952 · page 3

Mr. Cecil L Robinson, successful candidate in Maitland City Council by-election on Saturday, was declared elected by the returning officer (Mr. S. J. Dunkley) at Maitland Town Hall to-day…

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Upper House By-elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY: The Premier (Mr. [?] has announced the polling dates for two by elections to fill vacancies in…

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Many Seek Parliamentary Election

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 August 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY: The Australian Labour Party has received 57 nominations to contest the elections for two vacant…

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South Korea’s Presidential Election A.A.P. Reuter

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 August 1952 · page 1

PUSAN President Sydney [?] has [?] as South [?] first [?] chosen…

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Incentive or "Election" Budget?"

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 5

There can be no denying that the cuts announced in the federal Budget have come as a welcome surprise to almost…

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World News Commentary Anzus Pact 'Tactics' Prove Our Weakness Gov'ts Election Budget

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 1

A d[?]sion by the U.S. Government binding Australia and New Zealand not to extend niembership of the Pacific Pact Council, which is now meeting in Honolulu, is an insult not only to Great Britain but to the…

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Parliament Ref used More Powers For Mossadeq

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 2

TEHERAN: Premier Mohammed Mossadeq encountered fresh parliamentary opposition to his plans to…

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Rumours Tip State Election for February

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1952 · page 1

The big question of the 3rd session of the 36th New South Wales Parliament which opens next week, will be the…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 19th AUGUST, 1952. State Parliament Opened Governor's Address New Bills Foreshadowed Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 3

In his address to the N.S. Wales Legislative Assembly to-day, the Governor, Sir John Northcott, said that…

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New Show Committee. Successful Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 3

The result of the ballot for the election of 36 committeemen was announced at the annual meeting of the Upper Hunter P…

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Official Opening Of State Parliament Extracts From Governor's Speech Rural Improvements Promised

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 20 August 1952 · page 1

Addressing Honourable Members of the Legislative Council, and Members of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, His Excellency, the Governor of New South Wales, Sir John Northcott, said: "I appreciate your attendance here to-day in response to the message conveyed to…

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Liberal Party Seeks Candidates

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 5

The N.S.W Liberal Party is calling for nominations for 19 country seats. Sixteen are country seats and three are Federal ones…

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