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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

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North Coast Drought Plight of Dairy Farmers Referenced Parliament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 3

Speaking in the House of Representatives, Sir Earle Page directed the attention of the Government to the very serious condition of affairs…

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Federal Elections. Sir Earle Page at Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 2

Sir Earle Page, Federal Member for Cowper, addressed a meeting at the Wins ham Saleyards on Thursday morning last, 29th August, 1946—prior…

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Blasts in Election Campaign Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Funeral or a Christening? Fadden Seeks Policy of Advance Australia Fair Economic Confusion Deplored by Menzies Cairns

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 5

Labors policy speech was doleful and in harmony with Mr. Chifley's assessment of the financial capacity of Australia to effectively reduce…

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Bowman Farm Sports Realises Substantial Profit for Western Candidate

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 2

A most successful day's sports in aid of the Western Candidate was held at Bowman Farm on Saturday last, and was attended by a large…

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North Coast Drought Sir Earle Page's Reference In Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 September 1946 · page 1

Speaking in the House of Representatives, Sir Earle Page directed the attention of the Government to the very serious condition of affairs…

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Federal Election Nominations Three To Oppose P.M.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 September 1946 · page 7

All Federal Ministers will be opposed at the Federal elections to be held on September 28. When nominations closed at noon on Tuesday it…

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Every Seat Contested for Federal Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1946 · page 4

Nominations from 233 candidates for the House of Representatives were lodged on Tuesday. There are 58 candidates for the Senate…

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Forthcoming Elections and Referendums. Postal Votes

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 September 1946 · page 4

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming Elections and Referendums are those who on Polling Day will be outside the State for which they…

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Federal Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 September 1946 · page 2

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming Elections and Referendums are those who on Polling Day will be outside the State for…

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Federal Elections. Contest for Cowper

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

Major G. d. Mitchell, Labor Candidate for Cowper, delivered a fighting speech from the Isabella and Bent Streets corner of Central Park…

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Tax Issue in Elections Mr. Fadden Replies to the Prime Minister

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 2

'I give the lie direct to Mr. Chifley's assertion that the minimum reduction of 20 per cent will benefit only those taxpayers on the higher ranges…

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Municipal By-election Poll on Saturday Week

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 5

Nominations to fill the vacancy on Kempsey Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Ald. H. C. Henderson, closed on Monday…

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Federal Elections and the Referendum

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 September 1946 · page 3

As the Federal election approaches it is usual to find articles in the press assessing the chances of present members, telling of the…

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Cr. Hill Resigns. Extraordinary Election to Fill Vacancy

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 2

A letter tendering his resignation as a Councillor was received by Council on Friday from Cr. D. H. J. Hill. Cr. Hill said he was resigning…

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Popular Girl Candidate Thanks Helpers

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1946 · page 2

Miss Esme Laurie, the Western Candidate in the recent R.S.L. Popular Girl Competition, wishes to thank the following people for their…

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Federal Elections Voting by Ex-servicemen

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 5

Under the provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral War-time Act a discharged member of the Australian Forces, including an…

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Cowper Electorate Independent Labor Candidate Urges Release Of Building Materials

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 September 1946 · page 3

Steps should be taken immediately to release all building material, said Mr. R. J. Williams, Independent Labor Candidate for Cowper…

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Shire By-election

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 3

Nominations are called in to-day's issue of the "Advocate" for candidates to fill the vacancy in D Riding, caused by the resignation of…

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Manning River District Cricket Association. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the above Association, held in the Wingham School of Arts on Wednesday night last, the following officers were elected…

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Federal Elections. Sir Earle Page at Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 September 1946 · page 4

Sir Earle Page addressed a meeting in the Memorial Town Hall, Wingham, on Tuesday night last, and said: The policy on the Country Party can…

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