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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1946

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Returning Officer Asks to Be Relieved Sequel to Disqualification of Council Candidate Aldermen Accept Resignation But Pass Vote of Confidence

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 1

Following the recent disqualification of a candidate in a Narromine municipal by-election, Mr. Noel Payten, who as Town Clerk has automatically occupied the position of returning officer, asked that in future Council appoint another…

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Legion of Ex-servicemen. Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 May 1946 · page 9

The Wellington sub-branch of the Legion of ex-Servicemen and Women held a general meeting in the Agricultural…

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Federal Elections. Late September or Early November. MELBOURNE

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 May 1946 · page 1

According to indications given by the Minister for Migration (Mr. Calwell), the Federal Elections will not be held…

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C.P. Candidate's Career Am Impressive Record Of Public Service Geurie Boy's Fortnight Qualities Led to Big Achievements

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 May 1946 · page 11

VICTOR Thorby, Australian Country Party candidate for Calare, in the House of Representatives, standing for election at the next elections, is a Country Party sta[?] and a born fighter. To the young people whose interest…

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Parliament to Reassemble 18th JUNE. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, on his return to Canberra yesterday, announced that Parliament would re-assemble on Tuesday, 18th…

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Support Only Returned Soldier Candidates at Elections

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 5

At last meeting of the Dubbo R.S.L. a resolution for submission to the Western Districts Conference was that the…

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Country Party and Liberals Reach Agreement in Election Campaign Points of Campaign Policy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 6

The Annual General Conference of the Country Party sitting in Sydney unanimously endorsed the action of Federal Leaders of the Party in reaching an agreement with the Liberal Party for the running of a joint Senate team at the…

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Federal Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 31 May 1946 · page 4

According to indications given by the Minister for Migration (Mr. Calwell) the Federal Elections will not be held until late in September…

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Federal Elections and Mr. Attlee's Visit Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1946 · page 1

It is expected that the date of the Federal election will be announced after the Federal Cabinet meeting on June 14. Three dates—September 28…

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Federal Election. Three Dates Suggested CANBERRA

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 June 1946 · page 1

It is expected that the date of the Federal Election will be announced after the Federal Cabinet meeting on June 14…

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Another Candidate for Gwydir Independent C.P. to Contest Seat

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 June 1946 · page 2

Another candidate has announced his intention to contest the Gwydir seat in the forthcoming Federal elections…

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R.S. League Election “Method of Voting a Farce”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 June 1946 · page 12

Contending that the method of voting for executive officers on the Returned Soldiers’ League was a farce, Mr. H. C…

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About Town Members of Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1946 · page 1

A resolution from the Dubbo Subbranch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A., seeking genera! League support for the State and Federal parliamentary…

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John Howse. Endorsed Liberal Candidate for Calare

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 June 1946 · page 2

Thirty-two-year-old John Howse was born in Orange. His father, the late Sir Neville Howse, V.C., lived in the electorate for thirty…

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John Howse Endorsed Liberal Candidate for CALARE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1946 · page 2

Thirty-two-year-old John Howse was born in Orange. His father, the late Sir Neville Howse, V.C., lived in the electorate for 30 years, practised as…

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Country Party Vote in Goulburn Pointer to Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 1

"The substantial vote recorded by the Country Party candidate, Mr. W. R. Blkadwell, at the Goulburn by-election is most…

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Coming Elections. C.P. Campaign in Full Swing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 2

Mr. H. V. Thorby has completed his preliminary tour of the Calare electorate, and has visited most centres from…

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Election Of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 8

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— Patron—Mr. S. B. Hales. President—Mr. J.C. Sattler…

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Republicans Walk Out of Greek Parliament London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1946 · page 1

Shouting "down with dictatorships," the entire Republican Opposition, numbering over 100 members, walked out of the Greek Parliament, says Reuters…

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Liberal Candidate. Mr. John Howse to Speak at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 June 1946 · page 3

Mr. John Howse, Liberal Party candidate for Calare, will address his first public meeting in Wellington next…

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