Women Prefer Men For Parliament "Herald" London Service
It was women who were turning down women candidates for Parliament. Mr. Thomas, Conservative Party vice chairman, told the annual…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1947
405 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 21
Elections in Hungary Next Month
BUDAPEST, July 20. A.A.P.—Elections would be held in Hungary on August 31, the Minister of Communications (Mr. Gero) announced…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →M.H.R. Suggests More Members Of Parliament
SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Alan Fraser, M.H.R., said to-day, there should be more members of Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mayor's Advice on Elections
Sir.—I was surprised and disgusted to read in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" (21/7/47) of our leading citizen (the Mayor, Ald. Quinlan) voicing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament Further Prorogued
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Governor (Lieutenant-General Northcott) has further prorogued the State Parliament to September 11…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Candidate Selection for Shire Election
C Riding Combined Progressive Associations, at a meeting at Toronto, nominated for selection as candidates for Lake Macquarie Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Yet To Fix Council Election System
Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., told Kurri Kurri A.L.P. State Electoral Council yesterday that the system of voting for municipal elections had not…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Suburban and District Oppose Proportional Representation At Shire Elections
Proportional representation at the municipal shire elections will be opposed by the Wangi branch of the A.L.P. This was decided unanimously…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Miss Australia" Quest Institutes Back Postal Candidate
Merle Salvat, attractive telephonist from Newcastle Post Office and a "Miss Australia" Quest candidate…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Musicale For Five Year Old Queen Candidate
One hundred and fifty attended a musicale in the Shortland Room yesterday in support of the candidature of five-year-old Margaret Elkin, in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A.L.P. Municipal Candidates For South Ward
Adamstown A.L.P. members will attend in force the meeting of Merewether branch next Wednesday night to discuss nominations for South…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wants Parliament Ready for Palestine Discussion
LONDON, Thursday: As soon as the U.N.O. findings on Palestine are known, Parliament should be summoned so that…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →State Parliament Opens On September 23
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The State Parliament will open on "September 23 for a heavy legislative session, which will extend…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Municipal Election Law In France
PARIS, Aug. 13. A.A.P.—The French National Assembly approved by 390 votes to 190. the new municipal election law based on a simple…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wallsend Hospital Board Election
Nominations for directors of Wallsend Hospital Board to be elected by subscribers generally close today at 6 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →French Premier Expects Trouble From Parliament
PARIS, Monday: Observers believe that the French Premier (M. Ramadier) may face serious difficulties from Popular…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Britain And U.S.A. Are Concerned Over Coming Hungarian Elections
LONDON, Monday.—Concern over preparations for the elections which will be held in Hungary on the last day of the month, has led the British and U.S. Governments to ask for a joint interview with the Hungarian…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miss Australia:— Functions to Help Candidates
Forthcoming functions to aid Newcastle candidates in the "Miss Australia" Quest include motor cruise picnics…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Miss Australia" Quest Baby Show Aids Candidate
BELVA EASTERBROOK, the Victoria Theatre's candidate for the "Miss Australia Quest," said she had "the time of her life"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Beaten Candidate Now Teacher
BRISBANE, Thursday.—The Minister for Education (Mr. Bruce) admitted in Parliament to-day that Mr. G. A. Stockwell, defeated Labour…
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