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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

264 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 14

Election Echo Drummond Campaign Director's Thanks

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 January 1950 · page 3

Mr. R. N. Hickson,. honorary campaign director for the Hon.. D. H. Drummond, recently elected member for New…

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Aid. Cameron Not Candidate for A.l.p. Pre-selection

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1950 · page 12

Ald. D. W. Cameron, who was the A.L.P. campaign director for New England in the recent Federal, elections,…

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A Aldermen Wanted at Least 10 for Election

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 January 1950 · page 4

There will be at least 10 candidates in the Inverell Municipal by-election on January 14 to fill vacancies for four…

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Four By-elections on February 11

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 8

Four State by-elections are to be held on February 11, a certain pointer on which the…

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W. Fooks Candidate for Armidale Seat

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 1

Following the Chief Secretary's announcement that by-elections for vacant seats in the State Legislative Assembly…

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"Absence of Personal Tendencies at Last ELECTION—-Drammond

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 5

Although the campaign was vigorously contested, there was a marked absence of personal tendencies which usually spoil an election, the Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.H.R., said…

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"Absence of Personal Tendencies at Last ELECTION.—Drummond

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 5

Although the campaign was vigorously contested, there was a marked absence of personal tendencies which usually spoil an election, the Hon. D.H. Drummond, M.H.R., said…

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Campaign Director Not Candidate for A.l.p. Pre-selection

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 1

Mr. D. W. Cameron, who was the A.L.P. campaign director for New England in the recent Federal elections,…

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Armidale State Electorate Ald. D. Hughes Candidate For C.P. Nomination

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 4

Mr. Davis Hughes, an alderman of Armidale City Council and Senior Master of The Armidale School, has…

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First MHR To Ride Bike To Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 2

Hubert Opperman, once world champion cyclist, who has won Corio from the tabor Minister, Mr. Dedman,…

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Election Was Cleanly Fought DRUMMOND

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 3

Although the campaign was vigorously contested, there was a marked absence of personal tendencies which usually spoil an election, the Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.H.R., said…

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Belgravia Progress Assn’s. Election Interest

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 8

Belgravia Progress Association at a special meeting last night decided to support of its financial…

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Col. M. F. Bruxner Reviews Federal Election Result

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 5

"The result of the Federal elections is a most gratifying endorsement of the policy and platform of the Country Parry," said the State Leader, Lieut.-Colonel Bruxne[?]…

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To the Editor Municipal Election

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 4

“Old Ratepayer” writes: It is very gratifying to see so goodly a number of candidates offering their services for the…

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First Session of Parliament Will Be Long

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 1

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

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British Elections to Be Held Next Month Lord Woolton Is Confident

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.—Britain's general election will be held on Thursday, February 23, it is officially an[?]ced. The King has agreed to dissolve Parliament of…

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February 23 Britain's Election Date Fixed LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 1

Britain's general elections will be held on Frid[?], February 23, it is officially announced. The King has agreed to dissolve Parliament on Friday, February 3, and the present…

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Correspondence the Armidale Seat Multiplicity of Candidates Deplored

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 12

H. H. Cordingley, "Mihi," Uralla, writes to the Editor: "Sir, Among the advertisements appearing in your issue…

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General Elections in Britain Next Month; Six Weeks Notice

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday: Britain’s general elections will be held on Thursday, February 23, it is officially announced…

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Municipal Candidates State Their Policies

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 4

Each of the 13 candidates for the Inverell Municipal Council by-election to be held on Saturday, has been invited by the “Times” to state his policy through its columns…

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