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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1945

399 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 20

Member for Hume on Pension Increase Mr Fuller's Speech In Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 3 July 1945 · page 1

Mr. Arthur Fuller, Member for Hume Electorate, supported his Government in their intention to increase the pensioners' allowance…

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British Election Forecast Declares for Churchill Victory

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Mon.: "Conservative election experts—especially selected for their long experience and ability to assess trends in public…

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Boree Creek Popular Girl Contest Red Cross Candidate Wins

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 July 1945 · page 3

The Red Cross candidate won the Boree Creek "Popular Girl" contest with 42.705 votes, with the . W.V.S. second (37.950 votes) and…

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C.P. Candidates for Endorsement

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 2

There appears to be no dearth of aspiring candidates to contest the Riverina Federal Seat in the interests of the Country Party at…

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Mr. Churchill Speaks at Tumultuous Election Meeting Congratulates Londoners On War-Time Composure

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.).—Mr. Churchill addressed one of the most tumultuous meetings of his career when 20,000 people gave him a mixed reception of cheers and boos at Walthamstow Stadium last night…

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Free Elections to Be Held in Poland

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday: "The Polish Government of National Unity has sent a pledge through diplomatic channels assuring the…

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British Elections Government Believed "In"

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Friday: Polling yesterday in the first general election for ten years was so heavy that [?] was estimated that 70 to 80 per cent of the…

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British Voters Return Churchill Party According to Early Election Figures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Friday (A.A.P.): The polling yesterday in the first general election for 10 years was heavy. It was estimated that 70…

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British Election Labor Leader Hopes for Victory

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday.—The chairman of the Labor election campaign committee (Mr. Herbert Morrison) in a letter thanking…

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Clash Over C.P. CANDIDATE Officers of Young Branch Resign

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 1

YOUNG. Monday: The selection of Colone: Eric Campbell as Country Party candidate for Young has led to a clash between…

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Contest for Prime Ministership Messrs. Forde and Chifley To Be Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) and the Treasurer (Mr. Chifley) have both decided to contest the election for the leadership of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party, in succession…

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Clash Over C.P. CANDIDATE Officers of Young Branch Resign

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 1

The selection of Colonel Eric Campbell as Country Party candidate for Young has led to a clash between the party’s central…

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British Election Shocks Forecast

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 4

There is a growing impression in London that the result of the British elections will hold some shocks for Mr. Churchill's Government…

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Country Party Candidate For Hume Seat Brigadier M'Donald Agrees to Nominate

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 4

Now in a northern operational area, where he is Chief Engineer of 2nd Australian Corps, Brigadier Warren D'Arcy M'Donald…

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State Government's Big Building Plan Includes New Parliament House

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: If plans at present contemplated by the State Government are put into effect Sydney may have two new medical…

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Fremantle By-election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1945 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: The by-election for the Fremantle seat, held by the late Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) will be held on…

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French People to Choose Own Regime Election in October

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1945 · page 1

PARIS, Frid. (A.A.P.): "The destiny of France now belongs to herself," declared General de Gaulle in a broadcast over the…

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Blacktown By-election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: The New South Wales executive of the Liberal Party has decided to contest the by-election at Blacktown…

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Clash Over C.p. Candidate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1945 · page 2

The selection of Colonel Eric Campbell as Country Party candidate for Young has led to a clash between the party's central executive and the…

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Ulster Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Sir Basil Brooke. Premier of Northern Ireland, commenting on the return of the Unionist Government at the…

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