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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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State C.P. Leader on Federal Election Result

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 3

"The result of the Federal elections is a most gratifying endorsement of the policy and platform of the Country Party," said the State…

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State C.P. Leader Reviews Federal Election Result

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 6

"The result of the Federal elections is a most gratifying endorsement of the policy and platform of the Country Party," said the State Leader, Lt.-Col. Bruxner. "The Country Party has never…

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British Elections — to Be Held on February 23

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 1

Mr. Attlee announced on Tuesday night that the British general election will be held on February 23rd…

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British Election Next Month-- Opposition Move London

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee, announced to-day that the general election will be held throughout England on…

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Gloucester Seat At Next State Elections. Likely Candidates

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 2

So far as the Gloucester scat is concerned (says "Raymond Terrace Examiner"), we have heard the following names mentioned as likely…

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Scots Clash--election Meeting London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1

First real blood in the general elec[?]on campaign was drawn in Glasgow last night when the Scottish Home Rulers and the Socialists…

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The New Parliament. First Federal Session May Be Lengthy

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

The first session of the new Parliament, which is planned to begin on 22nd February, is expected to be a long one…

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Intermediate Certificate. Successful Candidates

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

A list of pupils of country school' who qualified for the award of the Intermediate Certificate in 1949 has been released by the Department of…

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Gloucester Seat at Next State Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 1

So far as the Gloucester seat is concerned (says "Raymond Terrace Examiner"), we have heard the following names mentioned as likely…

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Intermediate Certificate List of Successful Candidates

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 1

A list of pupils of country schools who qualified for the award of the Intermediate Certificate in 1949 has been released by the Department of…

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American Scholarship Available to Australian Candidates

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 4

Mr J. D. Jacobs, Chairman of the Committee for Study and Training in the United Slates, has announced a new American scholarship for training which…

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Gloucester Seat at Next State Elections - - Likely Candidates

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 4

So far as the Gloucester seat is concerned (says "Raymond Terrace Examiner") we have heard the following names mentioned as likely…

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From Press to Parliament. Journalists Successful Politicians

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 3

The N.S.W. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council have always contained a fair number of…

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Mr Lucock's Thanks To Supporters in Election Campaign

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 5

Rev. P. E. Lucock, of The Manse, Wingham, writes as follows:— "Now that the final results of the election for the seat of Lyne are known…

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Candidate Returns Thanks To Electors (To the Editor, "M. R. Times.")

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 7

Sir,--Now that the [?]nal results of the election for the seat of Lyne are known, I would like through the columns of your paper, to convey…

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Resignation of P.P. Hoard Chairman - - Decision by Director Mackay. By-election Necessary

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 2

Director D. R. Mackay "dropped a bombshell" when He announced in a letter to yesterday's meeting of the Gloucester P.P…

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Gloucester State Electorate Likely Candidates

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 3

Mr E. J. Robb, storekeeper, of Salamander Bay, Port Stephens, has submitted his name for selection as a Labour candidate for Gloucester…

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Candidate Nominated

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 1

Mr. E. J. Hayes, of Taree Estate, has been nominated by the Taree Branch of the A.L.P. to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Council…

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State Election On May 6 ?

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

Saturday, May 6 as the date of the impending State elections, is predicted by some members of the N.S.W. Labour Party. The elections…

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Candidate Nominated for Legislative Coil

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 5

Mr. E. J. Hayes, of Taree Estate, has been nominated by the Taree Branch of the A.L.P. to hill the vacancy in the Legislative…

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