Bigger Parliament Idea Supported
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Members on both sides of the Federal Parliament agree with the suggestion of the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) that…
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Politics & elections, 1944
352 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 18
Municipal Elections
Sir,—To introduce compulsory voting at the forthcoming municipal elections, Newcastle and elsewhere, would be a complete negation of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →U.s. Candidate Needs Wife's Advice
WASHINGTON, Wednesday.—It was revealed today that Mrs. Truman, wife of Senator Truman (Democratic nominee for the U.S…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lord Neith Outstanding Cup Candidates Gallop at Broadmeadow
Lord Neith was the most attractive of the Newcastle Cup candidates to gallop at Broadmeadow this morning. Russia, Beline, Shining Night, Salivant…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Compulsory Voting At Municipal Elections
The State Government's delay in legislating for compulsory voting at municipal elections was criticised at Waratah ALP…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Riots in Montreal
MONTREAL, Tuesday.—Nineteen persons received gunshot wounds in two election day riots in Montreal's east end today…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Smart Gallops by Cessnock Candidates
Marconigraph, Roman Fair, Grand Balloon and John Willie, candidates for the Cessnock Patriotic race meeting on Saturday, galloped attractively at Broadmeadow this morning. On the extreme outside of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Elections: New Lambton Candidate
Now Lambton Progress Association last night decided to nominate Mr. J. Williams as a Progress Association candidate in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hospital Board Election Mrs. Saunders on Trades Hall Ticket
The Secretary of the Social Services improvement Committee (Mrs. T. M. Saunders) will be the first woman to contest a Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →ALP Endorsement Sought For Hospital Election
Tills year, for what is believed to be the first time in ALP history an attempt will be made to secure official party endorsement…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →First Woman Candidate Hospital Board Election
Mrs. T. M. Saunders will be the first women to contest a Newcastle Hospital Board election. With 11 other candidates, Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Progress Candidate for West Ward
Nominated by New Lambton Progress Association, Mr. J. Williams will be a "progress policy" candidate for West Ward at the Greater…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kurri Hospital Election
The election of five directors by subscribers of Kurri District Hospital will be held on August 24. Seven nominations have been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Carrington A.l.p. Backs Hospital Candidates
Carrington Official A.L.P. last night endorsed the nomination of Messrs. W. Brown, S. C. Howell, and L. Grahame, for the Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliament Plans For Greater Sydney
SYDNEY.—The Greater Sydney Bill will not be submitted in the coming session of the State Parliament, said the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliament Prorogued
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The State Parliament has been further prorogued until September 20. It is expected the Budget will be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dual Voting at Elections Abolish Wards, Says Minister
Abolition of the seven wards would overcome dual voting by property owners at Greater Newcastle Council elections, the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Njc Flying Handicap Candidates Sprint At Broadmeadow
Miss Sovereign; The Cuan, Bru[?]egalong, Bunagarribee and Sir Andrea, candidates for the Flying Handicap at…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A.w.u. Election Valid
SYDNEY, Friday.—Judge O'Mara in a reserved judgment in the Federal Arbitration Court, refused to upset the election of T. Dougherty as…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cessnock Council Pre-election
Twelve members of the Cessnock ALP will contest the preselection ballot to decide the endorsed candidates for the…
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