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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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Parliament Of Europe The Only Way Says German Chancellor

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 1

London. April 4:—The West German Chancellor. Dr. Adenauer, on Sunday made a dramatic appeal for the formation of a parliament of Europe with…

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U.k. Labor Wins By-election

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 7 April 1950 · page 6

London. April 6.—Labor's overall majority in the House of Commons rose to four yesterday when the Schcitor- General (Sir Frank Seskies) won…

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Labor Wins By Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 3

London, April 7.—Labor yesterday won Neepsend, Sheffield, byelection. The Solicitor-General, Sir Frank…

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Council Election

Western Grazier · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1

The election caused by the retirement of Alderman G. Lawrence has caused the appearance of two candidates for election to fill the vacancy. They are…

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Repeal Of Election Ban Discussed

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1

Sydney. April 13.—The repeal of the 10-hour pre-election ban on the publication of electoral matter was discussed by State Cabinet tonight. No…

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Vic. Election Writs Issued

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 5

Melbourne. April 13.—The Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, today issued writs for the Victorian State election. They are returnable not later than Monday…

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Selection Of Candidates A.L.P. Executive Takes Over

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 1

Sydney, April 14.—The ALP Central Executive decided tonight to take control of the selection of candidates of four electorates where…

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Finnan Candidate for Darlinghurst

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 4

Sydney. April 16.—Mr. F. [?] M.L.A. yesterday won the s[?] for the Labor candidate to [?] Darlinghurst seat at the next State…

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N.s.w. Election Date

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 1

Sydney, April 18.—The New South Wales State elections will be held on one of three Saturdays (June 24, July 1, or July 8), It was stated tonight. Which…

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Victorian Elections Countrly Party Repudiates Hollway

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 1

Melbourne. April 20.—Delivering the Victorian Country Party's policy speech at Sheepparton tonight, Mr. J. G. B. McDonald reiterated his opposition to the…

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Election Issue

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 1

Sydney.—Mr. Justice Fullagar will announce his decision on Monday as to whether he will give an extension of time for the…

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Petition Challenging Election Result Extension Of Time Granted

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

Sydney, April 23. —An extension of time to serve a petition challenging the election of Gordon Anderson, M.H.R., for the Kingsford Smith seat, was granted…

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Election Ban To Be Lifted

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 1

Sydney—The 70 hour pre-election press ban on political news and comment will be abolished by state government…

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Scots Want Parliament

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 10

London, April 26.—Scottish home rule leaders may appeal to the Dominions to back their demand for a Parliament in Edinburgh…

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Election News Press Ban Off

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 1

Sydney, April 26—The State Labor Caucus today decided to lift the 70 hours ban on press election news and comment before State elections…

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The Barrier Miner Thursday, April 27, 1950. an Election Promise Is Being Fulfilled

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 April 1950 · page 4

EVERY Australian is vitally concerned with the provisions of the Communist Party Dissolution Bill which the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) is expected to introduce in the Federal Parliament tonight. The introduction of the bill…

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French Wins Council By-Election

Western Grazier · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 1

At the by-election held on Saturday to fill the vacancy on the Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Alderman G. Lawrence, the voting resulted…

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Belgium Parliament Dissolved Election On Leopold Return Issue

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 3

Brussels, May 1 — Prince Regent Charles has dissolved the Belgian Parliament and called for a new election. The dissolution decree, which was signed by…

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Premier Unaware Of Constitution Violation In Much L.C. Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

Sydney, May 1.—In a printed answer in the Legislative Assembly notice paper to six long questions asked by Mr. Sleffert (Lab., Monaro), the Premier (Mr…

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Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 2

At the week-end the Labor Party in Queensland was returned to power and this is an additional indication that the form revealed in the Federal elections…

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