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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1945

277 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 14

Rugby Union Election Of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 14

The annual meeting of the Newcastle Ruby Union will be held in the Brown Street hall tonight for the election of officers and general…

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Tenth Election As President

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 8

Mr. W. A. Burgess was last night elected president of Mayfield East Parents and Citizens' Association for the 10th successive year…

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"Women Dominate French Elections"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 3

LONDON, March 15. A.A.P.—Though servicemen are eligible they will not vote in the coming local French elections, says the Paris…

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May Queen Competition Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1945 · page 6

Candidates in the May Queen competition which is creating keen competition. The four competitors, from left, are Misses Beryl Clark (Rylands), Norma Leidenkamp (mineworkers), Joan Moffatt (Wire Rope Works), and Laurel Cuneen (B.H.P)…

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Bitter Debate Likely in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—A bitter debate is expected in the House of Representatives on Friday when the Deputy Leader of the Opposition…

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League Hopes for 1946 Election Shocks

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The possibility of resuming international matches in 1946 was forecast at the annual meeting of the New South…

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A.l.p. Elections on

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 8

The animal meeting of Newcastle Federal Electorate Council of the A.L.P. will be held on Sunday. It is believed that all offices will be…

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Member Ordered to Leave "Expect Justice in Parliament"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The removal of Mr. Turner (Lib., Gordon) from the Legislative Assembly was ordered by the Speaker (Mr. Clyne) to-night…

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Newcastle P.S.A.A.A. Election Of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 8

The Newcastle District P.S.A.A.A. held its annual meeting and election of officers yesterday. It was decided that four special…

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"Real Issues" for British Election

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

LONDON, March 26. A.A.P.—Labour held the view that when the stage of monopoly was reached there was danger to the community and…

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Wickham A.L.P. Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 7

Principal officers of Wickham branch of the A.L.P. were last night re-elected for another term of office. The following anointments were…

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Minister Not to Seek Council Re-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Because of pressure of other business, the Minister for Information (Mr. Callwell) does not intend to seek…

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U.l.v.a. Candidate Retains Lead

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1945 · page 4

"Miss U.L.V.A. and Theatres" (Miss N. Mitchell) retains her lead in the War…

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Council Elections Control Move

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 2

A proposal that a committee should be appointed to consider amendments to the Local Government Act, with particular…

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Parliament to Adjourn for Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1945 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Federal Parliament will be in session on Anzac Day for the first time since its establishment in Canberra in 1927…

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Britain Prepares for an Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1945 · page 2

Mr. Ernest Bevin's speech at Leeds, in reply to Mr. Churchill's recent declaration of faith to the Conservative Party, has not…

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Election Likely Soon in Britain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1945 · page 3

LONDON, April 10.—The political gloves are off and a general election will be held soon, but Labour Ministers are expected to adhere to their December conference pledge to remain in the National Government until…

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Labour to Fight British Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1945 · page 1

LONDON, April 13. A.A.P.—Mr. Arthur Greenwood announced to-day that the Labour Party would contest about 600 constituencies at the…

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No Quarter In Next British Election

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 April 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Friday.—A British Labor Party leader (Mr. Greenwood) said yesterday that the party would fight the coming…

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Harrison Won't Show Exhibits In Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 April 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY,—Some items of Australian and U.S. Army equipment will be taken to Canberra today by the Deputy-Leader of the Federal…

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