French Municipal Elections
The French municipal elections, which assumed unusual importance because they were fought on party political issues, have resulted in the…
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Politics & elections, 1947
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French Elections "Rebuff to Communism" "Herald" Service
NEW YORK, Oct. 21.—The belief is freely expressed in the lobbies of the United Nations that the result of the French elections means that Communism has passed its peak in Western Europe…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Inside—And Outside—Britain's Parliament, The Heat Is On Again Gordon Gilmour's London Diary
LONDON, Wednesday: This is a great week for liberty- At Westminster, 640 true, upright and constitution. allyelected representatives of the people are back at the good old game of either patting Cabinet Ministers on the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →May Precipitate Election in Britain "Herald" Service
LONDON, Oct. 22.—By deciding to have an early showdown with the House of Lords the Labour Government may precipitate and even intend a general election on the issue of the Peers versus…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Brief Norway Elections End In Draw
The final results of the municipal elections in Oslo (Norway) show that the election was fought to a draw between the two socialist parties on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Valcurl Set Standard For Cup Candidates
MELBOURNE, Thursday.— Valcurl again set the galloping standard in track trials this morning. Following his sterling 10 furlongs gallop in 2.11 last…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Miss Australia Quest Six Of 11 Local Candidates For State Finals
At least six of Newcastle's eleven "Miss Australia" candidates are expected to travel to Sydney next month to compete in the State…
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For the municipal elections on December 6, polling booths will be provided at the Council Chambers, East Cessnock school, West Cessnock…
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Greater Newcastle will elect a new City Council on December 6. Voting will probably be compulsory. Whatever the merits or demerits of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A.L.P. Municipal Election Policy
The policy to be adopted by Australian Labour Party candidates for the Newcastle municipal elections had now been drawn up the Director of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rowdy French Election: De Gaulle Party Has Early Lead
PARIS, Mon. (A.A.P.): A 40 per cent. vote in favor of General De Gaulle is indicated in the first returns counted in yesterday's muni[?]pal poll. The poll yesterday was conducted…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →De Gaulle Makes Bid for New Parliament
PARIS, Oct. 27. A.A.P.—On the strength of his party's success at the French municipal elections, General de Gaulle has called for the immediate dissolution of Parliament and the holding…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stop Press 18 Die in Elections
MANILA, Tues. (A.A.P.).—At least 18 persons were killed in provinces of Luzon Island (Philippines), at the week-end, during the campaign for…
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MANILA, Oct. 28. A.A.P.—At least 13 persons were killed in the provinces of Luzon Island at the-week-end during the campaign for local and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Vital Vote Today Will Decide Fate Of French Parliament
PARIS, Thurs. (A.A.P.): The fate of the French Government of M. Ramadier will be decided this afternoon when a vote of confidence is put to Parliament. Observers say Ramadier seems…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →No Direct Sunday Sport Candidates
No candidates for Greater Newcastle elections would be nominated directly by the Sunday Recreational Sport Association, the Secretary (Mr. J. O'Ryan)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Victorian Election Complexities
The issues involved in the Victorian State election are more complex than appear on the surface. They embrace more than a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Communists' West Ward Candidates
Australian Communist Party branches in West Ward last night selected Messrs. S. Deacon, J. Williams and N. Gow as candidates for the ward…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Five By-Elections In Britain
LONDON, Nov. 2. A.A.P.—The "Sunday Times" states that Sir Archibald Southby announced that he would resign from the House of Commons…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Miss Australia" Tamworth Trip for Candidates
Newcastle "Miss Australia" candidates will travel to Tamworth next Friday to assist local girls model gowns in a fashion parade…
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