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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1945

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Election in Britain Likely

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1945 · page 3

London: Following an exchange of letters between Mr. Churchill and the Labor Party, with the former urging a continuance of the Coalition…

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British Coalition Ends—general Election in July

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 2

The end of the Coalition Government in England has come, and it has been officially announced that polling day at the British general…

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In Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 3

Friday last when the War Gratuity Bill, proposing payment to members of the fighting forces of £3/15/ for each month of oversea service and…

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Dairy Managers & Secretaries Association Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 2

Officers elected by the N. S. W. Division Institute of Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries:— President, Mr. N. C. Suters (Dyer's Crossing);…

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Twenty-five Years in Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 4

A public meeting at Grafton on Tuesday decided to make arrangements for publicly recognising the services of Sir Earle Page, who has…

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Shire By-election Six Nominations

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 4

Six nominations have been received to fill the vacancy for a councillor on Macleay Shire Council caused through the death of Cr. R…

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Shire By-election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 6 June 1945 · page 2

Six nominations have been received for the by-election, to be held on Saturday, June 23, to fill the vacancy in A Riding, Macleay Shire, caused by the…

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A. H. & P. Association. Preparing for Election of Committee

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 1

A special meeting of members of the Gloucester A. H. & P. Association was held in the School of Arts on Saturday morning last to consider…

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In Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 4

In the House of Representatives at Canberra Wednesday last Mr. Holloway, representing the Minister for Health and Social services, introduced…

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British Elections London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 June 1945 · page 5

A total of 1657 candidates are noinated for the general election, which is 97 fewer than the record figure in 1929. Conservative…

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Shire By-election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 June 1945 · page 2

The Macleay Shire by-election for the vacancy in A Riding, held on Saturday, resulted as follows: J. E. Saul 266, W. G. Conn 157, A. H…

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The British Elections. 1675 CANDIDATES

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 29 June 1945 · page 1

The British General Election has attracted 1675 candidates, which is 97 fewer than the record figure in 1929…

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Balikpapen Town Captured Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Philippines in Us Contril British Election Results Churchill Victory Balikpapan

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 5

Following their capture yesterday of Sepinggang 4600ft airfield, six miles east of Balikpapan, the Australian 7th Division troops today captured…

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British Elections London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 July 1945 · page 2

It is announced from 10 Downing Street that the Prime Minister would shortly be going abroad for a rest. In order that the rest may…

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Election of Prime Minister Mr. Chifley Selected Canberra

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 July 1945 · page 2

Mr. Joseph Benedict Chifley, 59 years-old Federal Treasurer and former engine-driver, is Australia's, new Prime Minister…

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Labor's Striking Win in British Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 July 1945 · page 2

London (Friday): Britain's amazing general election swing-over to Labor, which astonished the world. was dramatically followed before the final…

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British Elections

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1945 · page 5

The first results of the British elections indicate a win for Labour, and defeat for a number of ministers in the coalition government…

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British Elections Landslide to Labour Mr. Churchill Resigns

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 July 1945 · page 2

London, Friday, (AAP): Britain's amazing general election swing over to Labour, which astonished the world, was dramatically followed, before the…

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British Elections Amazing Swing to Labour Majority Over All Parties Resignation of Mr. Churchill LONDON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 July 1945 · page 2

Britain's amazing general election swing over to Labour, which astonished the world, was dramatically followed before the final figures were…

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Question in Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 August 1945 · page 2

In the House of Representatives. Sir Earle Page asked: In view of the acute shortage of houses in many country towns, and in view of the…

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