Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1945

91 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 3 of 5

BY-ELECTION. Liberal Candidate Speaks. PERTH

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 1

About 3000 people [?] for seats in Frebuary [?] Hall last night to hear the [?] candicate in [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting And Election Of Officers Local Development Matters Discussed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, held in the School of Arts last night, Mr. C. Fulton was elected to the position of President, in succession to Mr. A. P. Marshman, who has served as President for the past…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Extraordinary Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 15

The Amaroo Shire Council gives notice by advertisement that an extraordinary election will be held on Saturday, 18th August, for the…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Labor Victory in British Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1945 · page 1

The British elections requited in a sweeping victory for Labor. A large number of Cabinet Ministers in last Parliament were defeated…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

EDITORIAL The British Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1945 · page 2

MR. Churchill is out. The Conservative Party in the British elections has lost one hundred and seventy-five seats and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 6

The election of officers resulted as follows:— President— Mr. L. Davis. Vice-Presidents—Messrs H…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dramatic Society Annual Meeting, Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Wellington Dramatic Society which was held in the Methodist Hall on Thursday night last…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dubbo Municipal Council By-Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 5

Consequent upon the resignation of Ald. W. J. Miles from Dubbo Municipal Council speculation is rife concerning the filling of the vacancy…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

CHURCHILL — Architect of Victory Tribute In Parliament By Mr Attlee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee, describing Mr. Churchill as "one of the main architects of our victory," said his place in history was secure. The victory is really the outcome of the plans made under…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

By Elections Labor Wins All Three

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1945 · page 1

Labor is expected to win the Fremantle by-election by an absolute majority of about 12,000 votes—the second highest…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire Elections to the Ratepayers of "A" Riding Ladies and Gentleman

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

I have agreed to be nominated as a candidate for me vacancy in A Riding and solicit your support. During the time I have been a resident of the town I have always taken an active interest in public affairs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Elections Gilgandra Shire Council to the Electors of "A" Riding Ladies and Gentleman

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 3

I have consented to be nominated as a Candidate for, "A" Riding in the above elections. I have resided lie past 14 years…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

24 Nominations for Ambulance Committee Eleven Old Members Seek Re-election

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 4

Twenty-four nominations to fill the 12 seats on the Coonabarabran District Ambulance Service Committee have been received by the returning officer,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Local and General Aldermanic Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 2

A Dallot will be taken on Saturday September 8, to fill a vacancy on the Narromine council, due to the resignation of Aid. C. J. Woolfe…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Elections Gilgandra Shire Council to the Electors of "A" Riding

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

Ladies and Gentlemen I have consented to be nominated as a Candidate for "A" Riding in the above elections. I…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Elections Interest in Contest

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

There is more interest in the by election for the selection of a councillor for A Riding of the Gilgandra Shipe Council than…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Election

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 2

Electors of A Riding are reminded that the voting for the by-election will take place next Saturday at the Council…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narromine News By-election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 3

Only two nominations were received to fill the vacancy on the Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. C. J. Woolfe. They are Mr. F. C…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

No "Snap" Election P.m.'s Statement. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 1

It was stated by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, last night that the Government had no intention of holding a premature…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Election of President

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 4

At a short meeting following the Annual Meeting, the newly elected committee unanimously re-elected Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →