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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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Gloucester State Electorate — Likely Candidates

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 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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Selection of Liberal Party Candidate

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

The selection of the Liberal Party candidate to contest the forthcoming State Election for the Electorate of Gloucester will be made at a…

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Black Head Surf Life Saving Club. All Candidates Successful In Bronze Medallion And Qualifying Certificate Examinations

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last, 18th, February, Bronze Medallion and Qualifying Certificate examinations were held, and all candidates were…

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Kempsey By-Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

In connection with the "forthcoming Kempsey Municipal by-election, the Town Clerk, Mr. H. D. Pittendrigh, advises that any…

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British Election Draws Closer LONDON

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 1

Both Labour and Conservative parties are confident of Thursday's election result, and the former predict a clear…

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Blackhead Surf Life Saving Club All Candidates Successful in Bronze Medallion and Qualifying Certificate Examinations

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last bronze medallion and qualifying certificate examinations were held, and all candidates were successful. The surf was good with…

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All Candidates Pass Qualifying Surf Test

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 4

On Saturday, at Black Head, bronze medallion and qualifying certificates examinations were held. All candidates were successful. The…

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Election of Officers

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 4

The following officers were elected. President Mr. P. W. Sheridan: Vice-Presidents Dr. W. M. Quinn (senior) and Mr. B. Rohr (Junior);…

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British Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 1

In Britain last night thirty-four million electors ha[?] opportunity of attending 15,000 polling sta[?] to elect the new Government. [?]cation of the country's choice is not…

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Council By-Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 1

Four candidates have nominated for the Kempsey Municipal Councils by-election to be held to fill the vacancy caused by the…

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Telegrams Labor's Strong Lead in British Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Friday, Britain's "demurest" general election lived up to its name with the first results early to-day showing no upsets and giving…

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Richardson Liberal Candidate for Gloucester

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 2

The Gloucester State Electoral Council of the Liberal Party at a meeting at Dungog on Saturday selected Mr. R. D. Richardson, of…

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80 Minutes to Count Club Election Votes. Large Crowd At Annual Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 2

Scrutineers took 80 minutes to count the voles for the election of fifteen committeemen at the annual meeting of the Wingham Services Club on…

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Nobel Prize Candidates Oslo

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1

Mr. Churchill, President Truman and Dr. Evatt, are among the candidates who have been proposed for this year's Nobel peace…

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Second British Election Not Far Off London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1

THE Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Herbert Morrison, told the Labour Party jubilee celebrations in London they would "be wise, to be prepared for another election sooner rather, than later."…

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Early Election Predicted British Government's Slim Majority London (Aap)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Herbert Morrison, told the Labour Party Jubilee Celebration in London that they would "be wise to be prepared for…

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TELEGRAMS Early Election Now Forecast In U.K.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday. The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Herbert Morrison, told the Labor Party Jubilee Celebration in London they would…

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Atom Bomb Scandal Reacts in Parliament London

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

The latest developments in the "atom spy scandal" include the decision of several members of the newly elected Parliament to…

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Important By-election To-morrow Four Candidates Go to Poll--municipal Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 1

As election, in which voting is compulsory, will be held to-morrow from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to fill the vacancy on the Kempsey Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. H. S. Dodds…

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Richardson Liberal Candidate for Gloucester

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 3

The Gloucester State Electoral Council of the Liberal Party at a meeting at Dungog on Saturday selected Mr B. D. Richardson, of Raymond Terrace, as…

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