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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1945

277 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 14

Storm Hits Lisbon For Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 3

LISBON, Nov. 19. A.A.P—The worst storm to hit Lisbon for 30 years yesterday caused the Tagus River to overflow its banks and flood…

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New Election Only Solution Of French Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Nov. 19. A.A.P.—The dissolution of the French Constituent Assembly and a new election is the only solution of the present deadlock, according to a substantial body of opinion in…

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15 Candidates for "Miss Legacy"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1945 · page 2

Candidates for the "Miss Legacy" competition at the close of nominations are— Misses Valerie Walker (Water…

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Little Public Interest Election of New Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 2

It is surprising how little public interest is being shown in the election of the Mayor of Greater Newcastle…

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Pre-Selection Candidates At Wickham A.L.P.

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 4

To give persons in Wickham entitled to vote in the A.L.P. pre-selection ballot an opportunity of hearing the six candidates, a meeting…

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Railway Candidate for Legacy Queen

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 4

Wives and friends of all railway employees are invited to attend a meeting next Thursday at Tyrrell Hall at 2.30 p.m. to form a women's…

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Water Board Candidate for Legacy Queen

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 November 1945 · page 6

A film evening and concert will be presented tonight in the Hunter District Water Board recreation room, in aid of Miss Water Board (Miss…

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General Election Poll in Austria

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Monday.—A general election, the first for 14 years, took place in Austria yesterday. Complete order prevailed…

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Communists Fail in Austrian Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1945 · page 1

VIENNA, Nov. 26. A.A.P.—Results of the Austrian election show that with 16 seats still undecided, the People's Party have 76 seats, the…

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Move to Broadcast State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Appointment of a select committee to inquire into and report upon broadcasting Parliamentary proceedings was urged in…

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Greek Elections When Order Restored

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1945 · page 3

ATHENS, Nov. 27. A.A.P.—The Prime Minister of Greece (M. Sophoulis) said the elections would be held when order was restored…

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Austrian Elections Were Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Nov. 28. A.A.P.—British representatives who watched the Austrian elections at the week-end reported to London that the…

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Mayoral Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 6

Sir,—The main ground for lack of public interest in the forthcoming election of the Mayor of Newcastle is the behaviour of aldermen. The…

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Toronto Candidate for Queen Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 November 1945 · page 7

Mr. C. N. Johnson, Toronto and district representative, Legacy Club, is organising the Lake Macquarie queen competition to raise funds for the club…

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Three Candidates for A.j.c. Vacancy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1945 · page 10

SYDNEY, Friday.—Messrs. F. W. Hill, R. F. Moses and R. T. Mackay have been nominated for the vacancy on the Australian Jockey Club…

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Seamen's Union Election Vote Close

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1945 · page 4

BRISBANE, Monday.—Progress returns indicate close voting for the position of Secretary of the Queensland branch of the Seamen's Union…

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'Quisling' Stickers in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1945 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—small stickers depicting a red rat holding a brace and bit, and imprinted with a hammer and sickle, were plastered…

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Election in Albania

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1945 · page 5

TIRANA, Dec. 4. A.A.P.—The Democratic Front, which is Albania's only party, obtained majorities ranging from 80 to 98 per cent. of…

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March Election in Greece

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1945 · page 3

ATHENS, Dec. 4. A.A.P.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Sophoulis) announced that the Greek general) elections would be held in the last week…

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Hurricane Lamps for Election Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Hurricane lamps will be used to illuminate St. Peter's Hall Cammeray, when Mr. K. McLeod Bolton, Independent…

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