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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1945

277 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 14

Marines Will Vote in British Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

Royal Marines in Australia will vote in the British elections. The men are issued with cards asking whether they desire to vote…

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Poles Promised Free Elections Allied Recognition in Exchange

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 3

LONDON, July 4. A.A.P.—The new Polish Government of National Unity has sent a pledge through diplomatic channels…

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Churchill's Stormy Election Eve

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday. — Much uproar and some violence were added to the cheers which greeted Mr. Churchill today on his…

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Elections May Decide Fate of King Leopold

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday. — The future of King Leopold of Belgium is still undecided. B.B.C. correspondent. Godfrey…

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Conservatives Claim Election Victory

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.— "Electoral experts believe that the Conservative Party, led by Mr. Churchill, has won the British elections," says the "Daily Express" political correspondent. "When polling closed at 9 p.m. yesterday all party…

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Newcastle Candidates for Fleet Air Arm

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 July 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—Flying Officer W. R. Wileman, of New Lambton, and Flying Officer W. 11. Caldwell, if Newcastle, are among 26…

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No Delay Likely in Election of New Leader

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 July 1945 · page 3

CANBERRA.—The Parliamentary Labor Party is not likely to agree to the Western Australian members' request that the party meeting…

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Miners' Delegates: 23 Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 July 1945 · page 3

There are 23 candidates for the nine positions of delegates to represent the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation at the National…

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Experts Not Sure British Election Results "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 1

LONDON, July 9.—Definite assessments about the results of the British general election are still impossible, says the "Daily Mail's"…

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Keen Rivalry In "Little Election"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Monday.—The "little election" is assuming an air of critical importance. There are 24 seats at stake in…

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British Elections Labour Looks for 100-Seat Gain "Herald" Service

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

LONDON, July 10.—The latest forecast of the British election resulted is that Labour will have gained enough seats to form a Government…

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Mr. Makin Candidate; Ballot To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Mr. N. J. O. Makin, Minister for Munitions and the Navy, will be a candidate at to-morrow's ballot for leadership of the Federal…

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Council Elections, Spanish Style

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday. — "Plans, for the Spanish municipal elections. which dictator Franco was expected; to announce next week, will be ringed…

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Fremantle By-election on August 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1945 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday.—The by-election for the Fremantle seat, formerly held by Mr. Curtin, will be held on Saturday, August 18…

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Minister Will Not Fight By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1945 · page 3

PERTH, Monday.—The Minister for Education (Mr. Tonkin) said he would not submit himself for selection as Labour candidate for the…

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Parliament Resumes To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1945 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday. — Both Houses of the Commonwealth Parliament will resume to-morrow and probably will continue sittings until the…

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Protest Against Bishop's Election

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.—At a private celebration at St. Paul's Cathedral of Holy Communion for the Greater Chapter, which…

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Election System in Britain Outmoded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1945 · page 3

Whatever the British general election results, to be issued on July 26, it will be contrary to all precedent if the final strength of the three main parties is in ratio to the aggregate votes cast for them…

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Three Candidates For R.S.L. Office

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 July 1945 · page 6

There were three candidates this year for the position of Newcastle District State Councillor of the Returned Soldiers' League. it was stated…

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No Elections Until Poles Return

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1945 · page 1

MOSCOW, July 24. A.A.P.—The Polish Prime Minister (Mr. Morawski), addressing the plenary session of the Polish National Council in…

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