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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

329 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 17

Arhioale Orchestral Society Reviews Successful Year Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 8

Gratification was expressed at the annual meeting of the Armidale Orchestral Society on Wednesday night at the marked…

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State Elections Lesson From South Australia

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 8

“The result of the general election in South Australia bears out my recent claim that it is possible for the Opposition parties in…

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Politicians’ Pensions Question in Parliament

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly recently the following question was asked and answered:— Mr. Matthews: I ask the Premier…

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Group Meeting Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 15

Although not handicapped by war conditions, the past season had- presented many difficulties, stated the…

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To the Editor The Elections

The Uralla Times · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

Sir,—In his letter, which appeared in your issue of the 13th instant, your correspondent, Mr. Eric Barnden, discusses the…

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Service Votes to Decide W.a. Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 1

PERTH, Thursday. -- "An unofficial count of doubtful electorates shows that unless the Service Vote alters the…

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Talking of Gremlins "Not Directly Affected" by Acts of Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

Charles Gardner, speaking in a recent "Facts and Figures" programme in the B.B.C.'s general overseas service, talked about, a…

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Premier Non-committal on Election Date

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 15

The Premier(Mr. McGirr) moved in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that, unless otherwise ordered, the House should meet at 11 a.m…

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The Government and the Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 4

With an election poll only a matter of weeks away the State Labor Party can scarcely extract encouragement from recent events either in New South Wales or other States. It is, of course, always true that governments tend to outlive…

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Country Party Wants Fadden for Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1947 · page 3

Asked whether the Stale country Party would invite the federal Leader, Mr. Fadden. and other Federal Country Party…

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U.S. Ambassador to Poland Resigns Statement to President Truman on Elections WASHING-TON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 16

In a letter to president Truman, Mr. Arthur Bliss Lane, who yesterday resigned as United States' Ambassador to Poland, said that the recent Polish…

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Polish Elections Not Free WASHINGTON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 March 1947 · page 1

In a letter/to President Truman, Mr. Arthur' Lane, who yesterday resigned as United States Ambassador. to Poland, said that the…

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27 Years in Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 4

The Leader of the State Country Party (Lt.-Col. Bruxner) and the Deputy Leader (Mr. D. H. Drummond) each last week…

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State Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 2

Writs for the State elections Willi he issued to-morrow, nominations will close on April 3, and pollings will take…

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C.p.liberal Working Agreement In event of Election Victory

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 10

The leader of the Country Party (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) and the lader of the Liberal Party (Mr V. H. Tratt) have agreed…

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Construction. of pastern Suburbs Railway Guttering Election Promise. Says Mr. Drummond

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 14

"This may be regarded as one of those glorious, glittering promises that come Forth at ejection time. In the past many such promises in the shape of bills have been produced by hopeful—or hopeless—Ministers, and…

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State Election on May 3

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.-- The N.S.W. Legislative Assembly was dissolved to-day. The proclamation for the dissolution was…

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State Elections Fadden to Join C.P. Campaign

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 3

Questioned as to whether the State Country Party would invite the Federal Leader (Mr. Fadden) and other Federal Country Party…

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Elections Cause Postponement Of Services’ Barbecue

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 4

Because the .State elections are to take place on May 3 members of the All-Services’ Club, at a meeting on Friday night, decided…

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First Woman C.P. Candidate

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 2

For the first time in Country Party history a woman will carry the C.P. banner at the coming State elections…

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