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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1949

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Manning Shire B Riding Election Mr. D. A. Irvine Elected

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in the B Riding of the Manning Shire caused by the death of the late Councillor William…

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Labor Party Candidate for Lyne

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 4 May 1949 · page 2

The Labor Party is honored to announce the acceptance of its endorsement of Mr. Ted Hayes, of Taree Estate, Taree, as the official…

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A.l.p. Candidate

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 3

The Labor Party is honored to announce the acceptance of its endorsement by Mr. Ted Hayes of Taree Estate, Taree, as the official…

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Parasites and Elections

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 3

A parasitical growth of an army of officials is being steadily built up in Australia, the sinister objective being to have so many dependents on the public…

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MR. F. C. HAIN. Your Local A.C.P, Candidate for the Electorate of LYNE

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 4

Mr. F. C. Hain was born and reared in the Pastoral and Aricultural areas of the Hunter River, and was educated at the Singleton Public School, from…

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London Elections London

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 5

Latest results in the provincial borough elections in England and Wales show Labour has lost 523 seats, gained 75. The…

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Atlantic Pact Approved by British Parliament

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 May 1949 · page 2

LONDON (AAP): The House of Commens last night, approved the Atlantic Pact by 333 votes to six after a "sombre" speech by the Foreign Minister,…

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British Borough Elections Labour Loses Seats

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 May 1949 · page 2

LONDON (AAP): Latest results in borough elections in England and Wales show that Labour lost 523 seats and gained 75. The Conservatives have…

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Successful Dance at Wherrol Flat. In Aid of Timber and Country Queen Candidate

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 May 1949 · page 2

On Friday night, 13th May, 1949, a Hospital Ball was held at Wherrol Plat in aid of the candidature of Miss Mavis Avery in the current…

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Raleigh Country Party Council Annual Meeting Stresses Vital Issues of Coming Election. Threat of Depression and Much Greater Local Unrest

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 May 1949 · page 3

There are indications in Country Party circles that no effort in organisation will be spared to regain the reins of…

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Election Interest

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 20 May 1949 · page 4

Telegraph Point branch of the Country Party has invited Mr. Eric McKay to give an address at its meeting on May 31. It is hoped to…

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Miss Dawn Gamack R.s.l. Candidate for Miss Australia

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 5

It was announced last night that Bliss Dawn Gamack has consented to contest the Miss Australia Quest in Kempsey as the…

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Paris Powers' Conference Latest Cables and Telegrams . The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. West German Republic Election Immediately Paris

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 May 1949 · page 5

Russia's Foreign Minister, Andrie Vishinsky, surprised the opening session of the Big Four conference on Germany yesterday…

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Election Issue Stated by Country Party Chairman

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 25 May 1949 · page 4

"The issue of the coming elections is crystal clear," said the chairman of the NSW Country Party (Mr E. J. Eggins) in opening the annual conference…

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Election Issue Stated by Country Party Chairman

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 8
Also in Macleay Argus

"The issue of the coming elections is crystal clear," said the Chairman of the N.S.W. Country Party (Mr. E. J. Eggins) in opening the…

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Election Speculations- New Boundaries Gazetted

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

A special 211 page Commonwealth Gazette issued yesterday, formally defines the new electoral boundaries for the enlarged…

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Hospital Queen Competition. Timber & Country Candidate

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

A very enjoyable and successful dance was held at Cedar Party on Friday night last to support the can didature of Miss Mavis Avery, and…

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Lyne Selection Official Labour Candidate

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

The official Labour Party announces that Mr Ted Hayes, of Taree Estate, Taree, has been endorsed as the A.L.P. candidate…

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The "Art" of Budget Preparation — Revelations in Federal Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 3

Although the Australian people are not at the present time being regaled with particulars of a national budget by the Commonwealth…

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