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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

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State Elections Two Candidates For Tenterfield

Guyra Argus · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 4

Two candidates—Messrs. M. F. Bruxner, Leader of the Country Party, and Mr. E. D. Ogilvie, Independent—have been nominated to…

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South Australian Election

The Uralla Times · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 3

The Playford Liberal Government was returned at Saturday's S.A. State election, but may have to depend on support from two…

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State Elections. Col. Bruxner Policy Speech in Glen Innes To-morrow Night

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 4

Col. M. F. Bruxner, Leader of the New South Wales Country Party, will deliver the Party's policy speech in the Town Hall,…

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S.A. ELECTIONS Attorney-General Defeated ADELAIDE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 1

The Attorney-General (Mr. Jeffries) has been defeated in the Assembly district of Torrens by Mr. H. L. Baldock (A.L.P.)…

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State Elections The Armidale Electorate Fine Tribute to Mr. Drummond at Nowendoc

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 6

This week the Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., endorsed Country Party candidate for Armidale electorate, accompanied by the Hon. J…

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South Australia Election Results ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 4

Attorney-General Jeffries has been defeated in the Assembly district of Torres by H. L. Baldock, A.L.P. Labour has also gained Adelaide seat,…

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The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number Essence of Country Party Policy Colonel Bruxner Opens State Election Campaign in Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 May 1944 · page 1

"The Country Party is a party working for the greatest good for the greatest number," declared Lieut.-Colonel M. F. Bruxner, D.S.O., M.L.A., Leader of the New South Wales Country Party,…

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State Election Vigorous Policy of Rural Development Points in the Country Party's Programme

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 12

The extension of electricity in rural areas, country town water supplies and sewerage, water conservation and irrigation, soil conservation, reafforestation, extension of hospital and educational facilities, improved housing,…

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State Elections

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 3

The McKell Government now holds 56 of the 90 seats in the Legislative Assembly. It will go to the polls with 13 of…

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State Elections. Country Party's Programme Vigorous Policy of Rural Development

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 May 1944 · page 2

The extension of electricity to rural areas, country town water supplies and sewerage, water conservation and…

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"Highest Ideals of British Parliament" Mr. D.H. Drummond Delivers Policy Speech

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1944 · page 11

"It has been my life-long ambition to uphold the highest ideals of the British Parliamentary system, a system that enjoins its members to see that the rights of every section of the community are fully preserved and…

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Union to Meet Election of Officers

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 7

At Saturday's meeting of the Northern N.S.W. Farmers' Union, the business to be transacted includes that of the appointment of…

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State Elections Messrs Drummond and Abbott Addresses at Uralla

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

On Friday last, our State member, Mr D. E Drummond, who was supported by the Federal member, Captain J. P…

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Smart Retorts at Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 15

A Parliamentary candidate needs not only a thick skin to withstand the pungent criticism to which he is certain to he subjected, but a quick…

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State Elections Mr. Oxford States His Policy in Broadcast Speech

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 15

The Labour Party candidate for Armidale (Mr.H. W. Oxford) delivered his policy speech from Station 2AD last night. Mr. Oxford said that the party had put on the Statute Book l34 splendid measures, and claimed that…

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Federal Issues and the State Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 2

The leaders of the three political parties in the State Parliament have now delivered their policy speeches, and the election fight, with only a fortnight to go, is now on in earnest. The Premier's review of the Government's record revealed a deal…

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A Matter of Great Urgency. Adult Franchise a New Hospital Favored by Glen Innes Board Election of Hospital Directors

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

Rental of Two Cottages Now Necessary to Meet Accommodation Problem The Board of the Glen Innes The principle of adult franchise for the election of directors of public hospitals is favored by the Board of the Glen…

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State Elections Mr. Oxford and "Individualism" Where Does Real Progress Come In?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 4

H.W. Fittler (Armidale) writes to the Editor:—"Sir,—Electors in Armidale electorate have received a circular…

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The New Deal Political Candidates View Mr. B. M. Wade’s Address

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 2

We have been hearing quite a lot in recent years of new deals, new orders, new eras, reconstruction, social security, etc. etc. all couched in new…

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Election Campaign Hon. D. H. Drummond to Visit Guyra

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 4

The first shot in the election campaign, as far as Guyra is directly concerned, is to be fired on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. D. H…

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