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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

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Candidate for Parramatta Seat

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday: A barrister, Mr H. O. Beale, has been selected as the Liberal candidate from 22 others for the "blue…

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Murwillumbah Rssaila Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 2

By advertisement in this issue a reminder is given that nominations of candidates for the various offices of Murwillumbah…

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C.p Candidate Wins Wimmera

Northern Star · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday. — The final figures available last night in the Wimmera by-election indicate that the seat, which was made…

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Henty By-election

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 6

CANBERRA, Wednesday: Henty by-electicn, caused by the resignation of Mr Coles, has been fixed for March 30…

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Surprise Resignation Decision by Premier Effective Before 1947 Elections "Influence by Caucus"

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. William J. McKell) to-night announced his intention to resign. He will return his commission to the Lieut. Govemor, Sir Frederick Jordan, before the next State elections scheduled for May, 1947…

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Candidate for Henty

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday: Mr H. B. Gullett said tonight that he would contest the Henty by election for the Federal…

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C.p. Candidate Expelled

Northern Star · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Mr. A. C. Everett, endorsed Country Party candidate in the Wimmera by-election, has been expelled by…

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Move for Ward System for Norco Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 2

At a meeting of Norco Co-op Ltd board held yesterday at Byron Bay directors were advised that Mr E. Merryweather, of…

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Results of Elections in Belgium

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

LONDON, Monday: Brussels Radio states: The Ministry for the Interior reports that in the general elections for the…

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Christian Socialists Win Belgium Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 1

BRUSSELS, Tuesday (AAP).— The Christian Socialists have a majority in the Senate for the time being, but not in the…

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Procedure Modified for Election of Pope

Northern Star · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday (AAP). — Two well-informed London newspapers state the Pope signed an order modifying the procedure for…

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Channon Supports Ward System in Norco Elections

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 2

At the general meeting of Terania Creek Primary Producers Union members decided to support the move to have the ward system…

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Observers For Greek Elections

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

ATHENS, Monday: The head of the British mission of observers for the Greek elections (Mr H. T. Windle) and the…

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Postponement Of Elections In Japan

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

TOKIO, Monday: Cabinet announced the postponement of the national elections to April 10 to permit "closer contacts of…

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Henty By-election on March 30

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday: A writ authorising the Henty by-election was issued today by the Speaker of the House of Representatives…

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Quiet Election Day In Argentina

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

BUENOS AIRES, Monday: Argentinians voted yesterday under the watchful eyes of troops to choose a President…

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Overseas Briefs Jap. Elections Postponed

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

TOKIO, Monday (AAP).—The Japanese Cabinet has announced the postponement of the elections till April 10 to permit "closer…

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Election to Fill Council Vacancy

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 4

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy on Tintenbar Shire Council caused by the death of Cr. D. A. Robins will be held on…

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Interest in Tintenbar By-election

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 3

Increased interest is being shown in the forthcoming Tintenbar Shire Council by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of…

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Argentine Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 1

BUENOS AIRES, Wednesday (AAP). — The first unofficial returns in the Argentine…

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