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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

386 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 20

Cut Taxes, Increase Production, Says Liberal Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 July 1946 · page 2

Before Australia could prosper there must be a rise in purchasing power within the country and the only way to achieve this was to cut the taxation rate and organise for increased production, said Mr. A. Fairhall, the Liberal Party candidate for…

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Parliament on the Air

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1946 · page 4

Sir,—I would like, through you, to congratulate the expiring A.W.A. on the technical excellence of their first Parliamentary broadcast. But…

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Voting at Next Municipal Elections to Be Compulsory

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 July 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY: A bill providing for compulsory voting at Municipal Elections and legislation defining new boundaries for the County of Cumberland are planned for the coming session of State Parliament…

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Holmesville School of Arts Election

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 July 1946 · page 13

A credit balance of £211 was reported at the annual meeting of the Holmesville School of Arts. The secretary (Mr. G. Cameron)…

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Labour Election Badges Appear

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Labour election badges bearing the head of Mr. Chifley appeared in Federal Parliament to-day…

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Parliament Lives Up To Its Theme Song

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 7

THE musical theme which introduces the parliamentary broadcasts, a kind of Elgar version of the Peers song…

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September 28 May Be Election Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. — Although it has not been proposed to them officially, Federal Caucus is likely to adopt a…

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A.l.p. Prepares for Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 10

The Central Executive of the A.L.P. has decided that, with the Federal elections approaching, councils and branches should suspend new…

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Cessnock Council Election Won By Communist

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

The Communist Party candidate, M r. T. Gilmore, won a Cessnock Municipal Council election on Saturday by 48 votes…

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Keen Interest In U.K. By-Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday.—Three by-elections to be held this week have aroused the keenest interest since last year's elections. The three seats…

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Keen R.s.l. Interest in Election of New State Councillor

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 6

The ballot for the position of Newcastle State Councillor of the Returned Soldiers' League is this year causing considerable interest among sub-branches. The position is held at present by…

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Government Wins Turk Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 5

ANKARA, Monday.—The Government-sponsored Republican People's Party carried 16 provinces in the Turkish General Elections on Sunday…

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£1100 for A.L.P. Election Funds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.— The Postal Workers' Union to-night decided to donate £1000 to the A.L.P. election funds and the Butchers'…

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Mr. Casey Not to Contest Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. R. G. Casey said to-day that he would not contest a seat at the forthcoming Federal elections…

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Falsification in Turkish Elections Alleged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 3

ISTANBUL, July 25. A.A.P.— Protests against the election results are pouring in from widespread areas. Following a warning from the…

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Labour Appoints Organiser For Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 July 1946 · page 2

Newcastle Federal Assembly of the Australian Labour Party appointed an honorary campaign director and an organiser at £10 a week…

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Chifley's on Visit to Governor-general on Election Date

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 July 1946 · page 2

CANBERRA: September 28, it is understood, has been officially approved as the date for the Federal Elections. The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley…

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Labor Party Has Big Election Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 July 1946 · page 7

Arrangements for Sunday afternoon meetings in Islington Park, a public meeting in the City Hall, addresses to industrial workers on the job, and the appointment of a paid organiser, in addition to a campaign directory were features…

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Parliament and the Peace Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1946 · page 2

There is wisdom in Mr. Chifley's refusal to inform Parliament what instructions have been given to the Australian delegates to the…

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September 28 Named Election Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The Federal elections would be held on Saturday, September 28, Mr. Chifley announced in the House of Representatives to-day. The Senate elections and three…

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