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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

313 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 16

Uni. Candidates In Doubt Till Next Month

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY.—Thousands of students under 18, who have gained their Leaving Certificates, will not be told until March whether they…

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Adamstown Diggers Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 6

Officers elected at the annual meeting of the Adamstown Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League were: — Patrons, the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. E…

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Permit Defence in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday.—Action to prevent unfair attacks by members of Parliament against the character or conduct of individuals other than…

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State Parliament Stormy Session Is Ahead

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY: Highly controversial legislation is likely to create storms in the State Parliament before its present…

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Endorsement of Candidates U.A.P. Convention

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—A special State convention of the United Australia Party decided to-night by 162 votes to 48 to alter slightly…

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Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 5

The Hamilton sub-branch of the Returned Soliders' League at its annual meeting, elected the following officers:— Patrons The Mayor (Ald E. Dunkley)…

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Questions in Parliament About Mr. Theodore

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.—In the Senate to-day the Leader of the Opposition (Senator McLeay) asked the Minister…

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Liquor Issue in Vic. Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE.—It is certain it was stated today that the liquor problem will be one of the live issues in the next state elections…

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Caucus Orders Inquiry Bigger Commonwealth Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The question of an increase in membership of the Federal Parliament will be investigated by a committee of…

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N.z. to Have Election; Better War Position

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 3

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.—The fifth session of Parliament, whose life was extended in 1941 was opened this afternoon by the Governor-General…

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Mr. Curtin Is Emphatic No Knowledge of Election Move

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Suggestions are still current in political circles that manly of the Government's supporters in New South…

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Polling Place Changes in Robertson Division

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1943 · page 5

The Chief Electoral Officer has advised Mr. Spooner, member for Robertson, that it is proposed to recommend the establishment of a polling place…

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General Election in New Zealand

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1943 · page 1

WELLINGTON (NZ). Saturday.—The decision to hold the general election this year is welcomed in view of the failure of the…

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Parliament's Life Ends in November

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 March 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The life of the present Parliament expires by effluxion of time on November 19, and the latest date on which the…

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Candidates for Pre-selection

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 March 1943 · page 2

Ald. Higgins. a nominee for the pre-selection ballot to contest the Newcastle seat at the Federal elections, addressed members of the…

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Enlarging the Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 March 1943 · page 2

If in spite of the threat to which the proposals are still subject in several States, the Federal Parliament is eventually given the…

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Federal Parliament. Fadden Discusses Strikes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA.— In the House of Representatives to- day the Opposition Leader (Mr. Fadden) moved the…

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Taxation Debate (Continued from Page One) Election Inquiries

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA.— Senator McLeay said this afternoon that if the Government attempted to obtain assent to the bill by a backdoor…

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Election Seen as Only Way Out of Deadlock

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.—Senior Ministers and leading rank and file members of the Government favour an appeal to the…

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Cup Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 March 1943 · page 4

MELBOURNE.—Wise Counsel. a candidate for the Australian Cup. ran 11 furlongs in 2.30 on the course proper at Caulfield. Wise Counsel, who was…

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