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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1948

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Sydney Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 6 December 1948 · page 2

The Sydney Council elections resulted in a win for the Labor Party—first since 1927. This is a good sign, especially when the anti-Labor forces no doubt…

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Stormy Time For Vic. Parliament

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 1

Melbourne.— After the Country Party met today, to discuss the formation of an alt Liberal Ministry announced last night, no indication…

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R.s.l. Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 December 1948 · page 4

The following' is the result of the R.S.L. Annual Sections for 1949 as announced yesterday by the returning officer. Mr. A. G. Phillips:…

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Election May Be Sought in Vic. If Country Party Opposes Legislation

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 1

Melbourne, December 8.—The Government would have no alternative but to leek an election if the Country Party opposed the legislation which it had a half share in preparing, said the Premier, Mr. Hollway, today. Ha sold the calamitious…

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Stop Press Election Hint

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 8

Melbourne — State Parliamentary Labor Party decided this afternoon, to move an amendment of the Appropriation Bill tonight to…

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Liberal Candidates Selected

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 13 December 1948 · page 1

Sydney, December 12.—Liberal Party delegates yesterday rejected Lt.-Gen. Gordon Bennett in the selection ballot for the new Federal electorate of…

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Labor Senate Candidates

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 December 1948 · page 3

Sydney.—The Labor Party State executive will not alter its decision to select Senate candidates, the acting State secretary (Mr. E. G…

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Compensation Assoc. Election Of Officers

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 14 December 1948 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Barrier Compensation Association was held at the Trades Halt yesterday morning. Mr. A. Franklin presided. Before…

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A.L.P. To Endorse Party Candidates

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 16 December 1948 · page 1

Sydney, December 15.—The State Executive of the A.L.P. will meet on Friday night to endorse Party candidates for selection ballots. Selection…

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Federal Parliament

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 December 1948 · page 5

Canberra, December 15.—Pederal Cabinet will consider in Canberra on Tuesday the appointment of members of the National Broadcasting Board…

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Five Official Candidates To Contest Darling Ballot

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 December 1948 · page 3

Sydney, December 17.—The following five candidates were endorsed by the Central Executive tonight to contest the selection ballot to determine the official…

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Parliament Ends on Amusing Note (From Our Own Correspondent)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 December 1948 · page 6

Canberra.—Claims by members that the Government was "running away' and "bailing out" over Mr. Justice Simpson's report on the "Lutana air crash inquiry, were among the proceedings in…

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Jap General Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 29 December 1948 · page 2

Tokio. December 28.—The Japanese Government officially announced today that a general election would be held on January 23. Over 2,000 candidates are…

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