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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

338 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 17

Many Candidates for West Ward

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 2

It is expected that more than 15 candidates will contest the West Ward seat in the Newcastle Council elections on…

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Decision Soon On Election In December

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA: Developments in the next 48 hours will determine whether a general election will be…

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Truman's Courage Could Sway Voting In Election

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 5

NEW YORK, Sun. (A.A.P.).—Eleventh-hour factors in Tuesday's election could have "a momentous bearing on the political future of the U.S.A. and the world," says the "New York Times." They are—…

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Progress Body Refuses To Hear Candidate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 3

On the ground that the association was not concerned with politics or religion, the Chairman of Mayfield West Civic Association (Mr…

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Television's Role In U.S. Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 6

NEW YORK, Mon. (A.A.P.). —Governor Thomas Dewey is today staging a marathon political rally on television…

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P.A. To Campaign For Council Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 6

Merewether East Progress Association last night formed itself into a campaign committee for the coming…

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City Council Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 November 1950 · page 2

Nominations are to close to-day for the Newcastle City Council triennial elections, set down for December 2. Election…

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Four Women in 62 Nominations for Election to City Council

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 3

Four women are among 62 people who have nominated for Newcastle City Council elections on Dec. 2. The number of candidates, contesting positions this year…

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One Council Candidate Disqualified

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1950 · page 2

One candidate nominated for the municipal elections on December 2 was disqualified by the Returning Officer, the Town Clerk (Mr…

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Candidates Selected For Shire Poll

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 November 1950 · page 2

Lake Macquarie Advancement Council last night approved nine candidates for the Lake Macquarie Shire Council…

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Adventists Vote Before Polling Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 November 1950 · page 2

December 2 is official election day for Lake Macquarie Shire, but voting will begin on December 1. The council will arrange for…

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Move To "Outlaw" Rail Strike In Vic. Parliament Today

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 5

MELBOURNE: A move to outlaw the Victorian rail strike will be made late today in the Legislative Assembly. The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Hollway) will urge the…

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Swing From Labor In Israel Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 8

TEL AVIV, Thurs. (A.A.P.).—Israel's local election results last night showed a marked swing to the right from Labor…

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Parliament Honours Dr. Fisher

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr Fisher) was given seats of honour on the floor of both Houses of…

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City Elections Only 150 Postal Votes Issued

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 3

Although postal voting at the coining Newcastle municipal elections is expected to be heavy, only 150 persons so far have…

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Port Stephens Shire Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1950 · page 8

Crs. R. James and S. J. Rodgers, the retiring councillors, were the only nominees for B riding of Port Stephens Shire…

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Council Elections in New Zealand

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 November 1950 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Mon (A.A.P.-Reuter).—With counting completed in the municipal elections, representation on city…

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Must Vote At Council Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 November 1950 · page 2

There were still many people in the Newcastle district with the erroneous idea that only ratepayers had to vote at the…

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Progress Body Candidate At Stockton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 4

Stockton Progress Association decided to support the candidature of its Secretary (Mr. Herrald) for the council election…

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Labor Policy For Lake Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 5

Lake Macquarie Shire Assembly of the Labor Party has announced its policy for the council elections in December…

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