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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1946
Page
2
Published by Authority a notice invites written comments on a Bill Relating to a National Convention with a statement of objects and reasons. Persons may comment in writing to the undersigned by May 1 1946 W J Carew Secretary for Home Affairs.
The proposal outlines a 45 member National Convention with a Supreme Court judge as nonvoting chairman. It creates electoral districts including Labrador, adjusts Gander’s district, and sets representation by district. It details candidate eligibility, nomination, voting, recounts, petitions, and procedures for convening after Proclamation.
Compiled text outlines the creation of a Newfoundland National Convention with forty two representatives plus a Supreme Court judge as presiding chair. It details electoral districts, nomination and voting rules, officer roles, duties, and penalties. It sets terms for oath, polling, ballot handling, petitions, and recounts, with provisions for Labrador representation and provincial governance context.
A Chief Electoral Officer will be appointed under Clause 12 and will oversee the conduct of the section. The provision assigns responsibility for ensuring integrity and prohibiting corrupt practices within the electoral framework.
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