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Politics & elections, 1946

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Current Topics Federal Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 11 October 1946 · page 2

The latest figures for New England show a majority for Abbott of over 10,000. It is expected that election results will be finalised by…

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The Elections Labor Wins Riverina Loses Calare Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 October 1946 · page 5

Riverina has been retained by Mr. Langtry for Labor, and Calare has been lost by Breen (Lab) to Howse (Liberal Party)…

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Doctor Wins By-election

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1946 · page 2

With a majority of 192 over the other the candidates Dr. J. N. Channon topped the poll at the D Riding by-election on Saturday to…

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The Elections Declaration of Poll

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 October 1946 · page 6

At Grafton on Tuesday the Returning Officer for Cowper announced the following final figures:—G Mitchell (Lab) 21,254; Sir Earle Page…

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State Elections Liberal Party Candidates Nominations Invited for Selection

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 October 1946 · page 8

"At its first trial of strength in a general election campaign, in the recent Federal elections, the Liberal Party attained results which offer…

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U.S.A. Elections New York

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 November 1946 · page 2

It is expected that at to-morrow's general elections in America, the Democrats, who have had a majority in the Senate and House of…

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Duke Opens Federal Parliament Legislative Programme Outlined

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 November 1946 · page 1

The Governor-General, the Duke of Gloucester outlined the legislative programme for the 18th Federal Parliament when he officially…

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U.S.A. ELECTIONS Swing To Republicans

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 November 1946 · page 2

In voting which was described as a Republican "tidal wave," the Republicans won 127 House of Representatives seals, are leading in 109…

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Labor Candidate for Oxley! Mr. V. Lulham Selected by Tuncurry Branch

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 November 1946 · page 2

Mr.V. Lulham, Postmaster at Tuncurry, has been selected as the Labor Candidate to contest Oxley Electorate, in opposition to Mr. L. C…

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Labor Candidate For Gloucester. Mr. V. Lulham Selected By Tuncurry Branch

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 November 1946 · page 3

Mr. V. Lulham, Postmaster at Tuncurry, has been selected as the Labor Candidate to contest Gloucester Electorate in opposition to Mr. R. L…

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Railway Institute Examinations Local Candidates Successful

The Northern Champion · Saturday 30 November 1946 · page 1

The local instructor, Mr Les Johnson, has received word that all members passed in locomotive engines, Westinghouse air brake and safe…

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Labor Candidate for Gloucester Mr. V. Lulham Selected by Tuncurry Branch

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 November 1946 · page 4

Mr. V. Lulham, Postmaster at Tuncurry, has been selected as the Labor Candidate to contest Gloucester Electorate, in opposition to Mr. R. L…

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Election of Mayor ALD. N. C Long Elected

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 December 1946 · page 2

The Mayoral allowance was fixed at £150, the same as previously, on the motion of Ald. Brosnan and Mackay. Ald. N. C. Long was nominated for…

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Country Party Candidate

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 2

Mr. Donald Mackay, Mayor of Dungog, has been nominated by the Gloucester, Stroud and Fosterton branches of the Australian Country…

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Splendid Concert Draws Capacity House. Baby Health Centre Building Fund and Business Queen Candidate Benefit Considerably. School Pupils and 2HD Artists Provide Bright Entertainment

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 6

Well publicised and for a worthy cause the Concert held in the Wingham Town Hall on Friday night last was an outstanding success. A large…

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Country Party Candidate for Gloucester

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 2

Gloucester Branch of the Australian Country Party, at a recent meeting, nominated Mr. Donald Mackay for selection for the forthcoming State…

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Liberal Candidate for Gloucester

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1946 · page 2

Mr. A. M. Borthwick, 32, solicitor, of Forster, will be the Liberal Party candidate for the Gloucester seat at the next State elections. Mr…

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Concert at Wingham Baby Health Centre Building Fund & Business Queen Candidate Benefit Considerably

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 December 1946 · page 5

Well publicised, and for a worthy cause, the Concert held in the Winithani Town Hall on Friday night, November 29th, was an…

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Liberal Candidate for Gloucester Seat

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 December 1946 · page 3

Mr. A. M. Borthwick, 32, solicitor, of Taree, will be the Liberal Party candidate for the Gloucester seat at the next State elections…

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Election of President

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 December 1946 · page 4

Crs. Eric Mackay and H. Wood-ward dominated Cr. Conn for re-election as Presidient, and this was carried unanimously…

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