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Politics & elections, 1946

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Soldier Settler Blocks Who Should Effect Improvements? Mr. S. D. Dickson in Parliament

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 3

Portion of the agreement between the Federal and State Governments regarding soldier settlement provides that no…

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Wimmera By-election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday: Mr. A. C. Everett, endorsed C.P. candidate in the Wunmera by-election, has been expelled by the central…

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MR. McKELL Will Not Seek Re-election Premier Gives Notice Of Intention to Resign

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. W. J. McKell) has announced his intention to resign. He will return his commission to the Lieut-Governor (Sir Frederick…

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Belgian Election Warning

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 1

BRUSSELS, Sunday (A.A.P.): On the eve of the election the Government had been warned that certain people intended to picket…

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How They Vote in Russia Crowd Dance In Moscow After General Election

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 5

Crowds queued up for the polling booths in Moscow on Monday on the occasion of the Russian general elections. Waiting rooms with…

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Brigadier Warren McDONALD Prepares for Election Campaign

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

Having secured his final discharge after six years' active service, Mr. Warren McDonald, endorsed C.P. candidate for Hume, has commenced…

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Election in Belgium Premier Re-Elected

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

BRUSSELS, Tuesday: The Socialist Premier (Van Acker) has been returned at the Belgian election, but indications are that the Right 'Wing…

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Mr. Warren McDONALD Prepares for Election Campaign

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

Having secured his final discharge after six years' active service, Mr. Warren McDonald, endorsed C.P. candidate for the Hume, has commenced…

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Bernborough and Tranquil Star Impress Futurity Candidates at Work

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The Futurity Stakes candidates, Bernhorough and Tranquil Star, galloped in great style on the soft track at…

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Parliament or Picnic?

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wed.: Because the opening of Parliament on March 6 clashed with the annual picnic holiday provided…

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New Rule for Papal Election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.): Two well-informed Rome newspapers say that the Pope has signed an order modifying the…

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Argentine Election Two Killed in Clash

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

BUENOS AIRES, Wed. (A.A.P.,): A large welcoming crowd greeted Jose Tamborini, who is Colonel Peron's opponent at the presidential…

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Henty Seat Nine Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: Two additional nominations, making a total of nine for endorsement as Liberal candidate lor the Henty…

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GUNDAGAI P.P. Board Elections Nominations Close March 14th. Next

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

Nominations are now being called for the. election of directors of the Gundagai Pastures Protection Board Such nominations will close on March…

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Country Party Candidate for Hume Brigadier Warren McDonald Prepares for Campaign

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 3

Having secured his final discharge after six years active service, Warren McDonald, endorsed CP candidate for Hume, has commenced a tour of all party branches in the electorate. He desires to meet all members and supporters and exchange views with them…

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Job For Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday: The chairman of the North Shore Gas Co. Ltd. (Sir John Butters) told the annual meeting of the company this…

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Violence at Elections in Argentina

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 1

BUENOS AIRES. Thursday: Pre-election violence continued throughout the night despite the substitution of soldiers for police…

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Mr Sheahan Defeated in Ministry Election Mr. Weir New Minister

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 2

Mr George Weir, MLA, for DulwichHill, became a. member of the McKell Cabinet on Thursday ehen he defeated…

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Election Candidates For the Service Party

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Nominations are being called this week by branches of the Service Party throughout Australia for candidates to contest…

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Caucus Elects Mr. Weir to Cabinet Mr. A. G. Enticknap a Candidate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 4

Mr. George Weir, Labor member for Dulwich Hill, was sworn in on Friday as an Assistant Minister. Mr. Weir was chosen at a meeting…

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