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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

226 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 12

Red Cross Card Party For Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 5

In aid of the candidature of the Prisoners of War candidate in the Beach Girl competition, the Newcastle Red Cross Younger Set…

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Beach Beauty Quest Mayfield Candidate in Lead

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 5

Progress payments from candidates in the Newcastle Commercial Travellers' Club's patriotic Beach Beauty…

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"Need for Utter Ruthlessness" Soldier's Appeal in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Major Mitchell (Ind., Oxley) spiritedly criticised the House for indulging…

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State Parliament Defers Programme Concentrate on Defence, Says Premier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The position that faced Australia was so serious that Parliament would not proceed with mundane matters, the Premier (Mr. McKell) said in the Legislative Assembly to-day. He announced that the…

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Smart Half Mile Trials by Lightly Shod Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 8

SYDNEY: Lightly footed gallopers Romero, Merrimba and Commando showed speed over half a mite in 50 seconds at Randwick this morning. St. Elmo also pleased with half a mile in 50½…

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Beach Beauty Quest 'Northern' Candidate Takes Lead

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

A cheque for £110, handed to-day to Newcastle Commercial Travellers' Club, sponsors of the patriotic…

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Fashion Parade for Beach Girl Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 6

Miss Ada Hogue, who were smart white cloque gown and a taffeta bolero, was hostess at a mannequin show at Caldwell…

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New Lambton Dance for Buffalo Beach Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 5

A dance to assist the candidature of the Combined Buffaloes candidate (Miss Shirley Barry) tn the Commercial Travellers Beach Beauty Quest was held…

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Parliament to Meet Every Month

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Federal Parliament will meet for a few days in every month. The intention is that members should be called…

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Meet Once a Month Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday.—The Federal Parliament, after its adjournment to-day, will meet again on March 25 and thereafter on the third…

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Suburban and District Toronto Urban Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 5

A by-election for a committeeman on Toronto Urban Area will be held next Saturday. There are two candidates—Messrs. A. J. E. Burns, of Cary…

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Great Northern Candidate Is in Lead

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

Miss Eileen O'Shea, Great Northern Social Club candidate in the Beach Beauty Quest sponsored by the Newcastle…

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Mr. McKell's 25 Years in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Premier (Mr. McKell) will have been in the State Parliament 25 years to-morrow. Mr. McKell was elected as…

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Mr. Baddeley's Record in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

The Deputy Premier (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) completes his 20th year in the Legislative Assembly to-day. When elected on March 25. 1922…

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Federal Parliament Authority For MacArthur

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA: The Prime Minuter (Mr. Curtin) Mid in the Home of Repretentative to-day that General…

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Need Pass to Enter Parliament House

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 7

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Admission to Parliament House will be refused unauthorised persons from to-day. All others will…

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Egyptian Elections Quiet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 3

CAIRO, March 25.—The Egyptian election yesterday was the quietest ever held in the country, but polling was heavy…

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Fourteen Nominate for Election Miners' Vice-president

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 5

Fourteen candidates have nominated for the position of Northern Miners' vice-president…

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National Government Candidate Beaten At By-Election

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 1

LONDON. Thursday (AAP): A National Government candidate has been defeated for the first time since the outbreak of war…

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Parliament Adjourned to April 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 4

CANBERRA, Friday.—The House of Representatives adjourned this afternoon to Wednesday, April 29…

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