Alleged Election Forgery Jury Fails To Reach Decision
Brisbane, June 3.—The jury in the Maguire forgery case failed to reach an agreement after deliberating the five and a quarter hours. When the jury…
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Politics & elections, 1951
155 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 8
Rain As Parliament Opened
Canberra.—The Jubilee opening of Parliament this afternoon may be marred by misty rain, which has…
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Melbourne—Mr. William Guy Higgs (89)), one of the last four members of the first Federal Parliament, died at his home in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Impressive Jubilee Opening of Twentieth Federal Parliament Mr. McKell Dwells On Policy In Opening Speech
Canberra, June 12.—Today's Jubilee opening of the 20th Federal Parliament by the Governor General, Mr. McKell, ranked with the most impressive ceremonies of its kind in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Clashes Mark Re-election of Speaker in Reps. Opposition Attacks On Past Conduct Of Mr. Cameron
Canberra, June 12. — Opposition attacks on his past conduct as Speaker marked the re-election of Mr. Cameron (Liberal, S.A.) as Speaker in the House of Representatives today. He was opposed for the position by former Labor…
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Paris, June 13. — When France goes to the polls on Sunday for its first general election since 1946…
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Paris, June 18.—Polling was heavy in the French general election yesterday, but the atmosphere remained quiet and orderly…
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Sydney. July 18.—New South Wales A.L.P. executive will meet on Friday night to consider the selection of a candidate to contest the by-election for…
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Paris, June 19.—Results of Sunday's general election show a marked swing the Right, with the political forunes of General De Gaulle—who did…
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Canberra.—By-elections to fill the Federal seats of Macquarie (N.S.W.) and Balaclava (Vic.) will be held on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Immigration Of Criminals "Unlikely" Mr. Holt Answers Questions In Parliament
Canberra, June 21.—It was unlikely that anyone with a criminal record could enter Australia as a migrant undetected, the Minister for Immigration…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two By-Elections On July 28 Macquarie and Balaclava
Canbarra, June 21.—Voting to fill the [?]acancies ca[?]ned by the death of Mr Chi[?]hy and the registration of Mr. While will be conducted in Macquarie (N.S.W…
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The ordinary monthly meeting of the Clerks Union will be held at the Trades Hall tonight at 7.30 o'clock. Members are reminded of the…
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Canberra, June 28.—Opposition cries of "Hitler" and "Dictator" followed the Speaker (Mr. Cameron) as he walked from the House of…
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Sydney. — Dr. William Henry Hannan was last night chosen from four candidates as the Liberal…
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Sydney,— The Mayor of Lithgow (Alderman Luchetti) has been selected as the A.L.P, candidate for…
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Sydney. July 11.—Four candidates have nominated for the Macquaric by-election. They are: William Harvey Blanceard, storekeeper…
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Last night Dr. [?]mentary leader opened Labor's campaign for the Macquarie by-election, which is to be held on July [?] Also…
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Wellington, N.Z., (A.A.P.-Reuter), July 17.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Holland, tonight announced that September 1, would be the date of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Economic Emergency: Dr. Evatt Urges Immediate Parliament Meeting Government's Steps to Combat Mounting Crisis
Canberra, July 19.—An immediate summoning of Parliament to consider the economic emergency is urged by Dr. Evatt. "It is clear that all sections of the people are gravely concerned with the sharply increasing of necessary commodities," he said. "Unless the causes of…
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