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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1949

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Federal Elections December 10

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 2

The Federal elections would be held on December 10, the Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, announced on Monday…

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British Parliament Adopts Devaluation Policy Churchill's Attack Quoted As Electioneering - Ringing Changes, London

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

By 350 votes to 212, the House of Commons last night defeated the Opposition amendment censuring the Attlee Government's economic policy. The Government motion, asking for approval of the devaluation decision, was…

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Mr. F. C. Hain— Endorsed Rural Country Candidate for Lyne Electorate

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 4

Mr. Hain has undoubted qualifications as a land man he has a lifetime experience in all classes of farming has gained his experience…

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Opposition Parties Score on Broadcasting Confusion. Poll Date Announcement Ushers in Election Campaign

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 1

Admission by the Minister for Immigration and Information (Mr.Calwell) in Parliament recently that the Australian Broadcasting Control…

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Surprise Election Suspected by British Opposition London (Aap)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 2

The suspicion among the Parliamentary Opposition that the Labour Government may spring a general election on Britain without warning has…

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Question in Parliament Price of Butter

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 4

Mr. Fitzgerald: I ask the Minister for Labour and Industry whether, as Chairman of the Conference of State Ministers which recently met to…

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Endorsed Rural Country Party Candidate For Lyne Electorate

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 1

Mr. Hain has undoubted qualifications as a land man, he has a lifetime experience in all classes of farming, has gained his experience…

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Federal Elections Closing Of Rolls

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 October 1949 · page 5

The Electoral authorities advise that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal Elections will close on Monday, 31gt October, 1949…

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Federal Elections Closing of Rolls

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 3

The Electoral authorities advise that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal Elections will close on Monday 31st October, 1949…

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Federal Elections. Closing Of Rolls

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 4

The Electoral authorities advise that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal Elections will close on Monday, 31st October, 1949…

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Federal Elections; Closing of Rolls

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 6

The electoral authorities advise that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal elections will close on Monday, October 31,…

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Federal Elections Closing of Rolls

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 October 1949 · page 1

The electoral authorities advise that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal elections will close on Monday. 31st October, 1949. Consequently any…

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What Members of Parliament Had to Say on Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

Recently a party of Parliamentarians were brought to Kempsey by Mr R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., member for Raleigh, and…

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Coming Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 8

As the rolls for the forthcoming Federal Elections will close at 6 p.m. on October 31, 1949, the Electoral authorities urge any…

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Commonwealth General Elections Closing of Bolls

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 October 1949 · page 1

As the rolls for the forthcoming Federal elections will close at 6 p.m. on the 31st October, 1949, the Electoral Authorities urge any qualified person not…

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Endorsed Rural Country Party Candidate For Lyne Electorate

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 October 1949 · page 1

Mr. Hain has undoubted qualifications as a land man, he has a lifetime experience in all classes of farming, has gained his experience…

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These observers say the Petrol Famine May Upset Election Hopes

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 October 1949 · page 5

Stubborn refusal by the Prime Minister (Mr Chifley) to intervene in the serious petrol supply position before November 15--the…

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Election of Officers

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 October 1949 · page 4

Mr. N. C. Long was re-elected Chairman and thanked the Directors for thier renewal of confidence. Mr. Hugh D. Flood was elected…

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Censure Opposition Outvoted in British Parliament--more Cuts Expected

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 October 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.--Although Opposition mustered its biggest vote of the present Parliament, the House of Commons last night rejected the Conservative's motion censuring the Government's £260,000,000 post…

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Petrol Famine Likely to Upset Election Hopes M.p.'s Advocate Change of Government Policy

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 28 October 1949 · page 4

Stubborn refusal by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) to intervene in the serious petrol supply position before November 15— the date on…

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