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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

329 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 17

Federated Chambers of Commerce "Parliament of North," Says C.P. Leader

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 1

"The Parliament of the Kor[?]a," was the way the leader of the State Country Party (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) described…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

The Uralla Times · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 4

The original lists of electors for the Uralla Municipal Council and for Gostwyck Shire Council have been prepared and…

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Film on Life of Ned Opposed by Former Bushranger's Desceidants Petition For Parliament MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 2

Efforts by an Australian film company to make a film version of the life of Ned Kelly are being opposed by…

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Queen Competition Functions to Aid Candidates

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 4

As the queen competition increase in tempo residents are treated to a great variety of entertainment to swell the…

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Miss Australia Quest Theatre Parties to Aid Armidale Candidate Intensive Campaign Under Way

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1947 · page 8

Hoyts Capitol Theatre will make a liberal portion of ticket money available to the Armidale campaign in the…

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Letter to Editor L.G. Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 1 September 1947 · page 3

Sir.--The State Government has anounced that it intends to legislate for Proportional Representation for Municipal and…

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Who Runs Parliament? No "Forum of the People"

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 3 September 1947 · page 6

Parliament will be in session again from September 17, and the tasks before it will bring into high relief not only major political issues, but also the whole system of present-day Parliamentary Government…

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Who Runs Parliament? "Forum of the People" No Longer

The Uralla Times · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 3

Parliament will be in session again from September 17, and the tasks before it will bring into…

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Who Runs Parliament? “Forum of the People” No Longer

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 10

Parliament will be in session again from September 17, and the tasks before it will bring into high relief not only major political issues,…

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Who Runs Parliament? "Forum of the people" No Longer

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 7

Parliament will be in session again from September 17, and the tasks before it will bring into relief not only major…

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Qld. Premier Says No Malpractices At Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

BRISBANE, Friday. -- Charges of malpractices at the recent Queensland elections were repudiated in Parliament yesterday by…

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Queensland Elections Irregularities Denied by Premier BRISBANE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 2

Charges of malpractices at Che recent Queensland elections were repudiated in Parliament yesterday by the Premier (Mr. Hanlon) who said…

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Menzies Heckled in Melbourne Shouted Down at Election Rally MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 2

In one of the most turbulent election meeting for years, Federal Opposition Leader (Mr. Menzies) and State Opposition Leader (Mr…

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Country Queen Candidate Dance Profits Satisfactory

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 4

The Country and Auxiliaries Queen committee is satisfied with the financial result of the dance held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday…

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British By-Election Shows Reduced Majority LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

Labor in retaining the Edgsill-Riverpool by-election yesterday saw its majority of 6039 at the last general elections reduced to 1953…

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Hours Costs and Banks Big Problems for Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 6

To-day the federal Parliament resumed silting offer a break of more than three months. There was no formality no Governor General's" speech as Parliament has not been prorogued. Nevertheless,…

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Hours, Costs and Banks Major Problems Face Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 13

To-day, the Federal Parliament resumed sitting after a break of more than three months. There was no…

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Bundarra School of Arts. Election of Officers

The Uralla Times · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 2

At the postponed annual meeting of subscribers to Bundarra School of Arts the treasurer's financial statement revealed…

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State Parliament To Open With Pageantty SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2

State, Parliament will be opened to-morrow by the Governor, L'ieut.General Northcott, with ceremonial pageantry…

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Public Opinion And Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 24 September 1947 · page 6

One salient fact can be deduced from the deluge of letters, telegrams and petitions still pouring into Parliament House in protest against bank nationalisation--the people recognise that the issue is…

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