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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

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Compo Increase Is Approved for Workers Legislation at Next Sitting of Parliament

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 1

Sydney, June 16.—State Cabinet today approved an increase of 30 per cent in workers compensation benefits. The…

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Council Election in December?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 1

The present Labor team of aldermen will complete their three-year term in December when a new Council will be elected…

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Council Election

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 June 1953 · page 2

The term of the present City Council expires at the end of the year, so it is by no means early for some…

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Race Chief Not to Seek Re-election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1953 · page 7

At a meeting of the Broken Hill and Far West Racing Board last night Mr. A. J. Lithgow,…

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Race Chief Not to Seek Re-election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1953 · page 1

At a meeting of the Broken Hill and Far West Racing Board last night Mr. A. J. Lithgow,…

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NSW Parliament Sittings

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Wattison said last night that the NSW Parliament will be commencing its Sessions during the…

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Hospital Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 July 1953 · page 3

The secretary-manager of the Hospital (Mr. R. Nankivell) announced to-day that nominations…

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Hospital Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 July 1953 · page 3

The secretary-manager of the Hospital (Mr. R. Nankivell) announced today that nominations…

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A.l.p. Candidate Cannot Support Current Policy

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1953 · page 3

Sydney: A Labor candidate for the next Federal elections has withdrawn because he cannot support current Labor policy. He is Mr. T. A. Sherley…

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By-Election in 2 States

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 August 1953 · page 4

By-elections for the election of members of the House of Representatives will be held in the divisions…

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By- Election in 2 States

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 August 1953 · page 4

By-elections for the election of members of the House of Representatives will be held in the divisions…

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Mislaid Voting Slips Found By P.O. Officials June Elections by Boilermakers

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 1

Sydney, Aug. 24.—Postal officials today delivered to the Sydney Branch of the Boilermakers Union 600 ballot papers lodged in the…

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Lang By-election Tomorrow

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 2

Sydney, August 27.—There is little local interest in the Lang: by-election to be held on…

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Parliament Resumes after 6 months Recess

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 September 1953 · page 1

Canberra: Both Houses of the Federal Parliament will meet this afternoon to receive and pass the Federal Budget. Parliament has been in recess for six months—the longest time for a number of years—so that the Senate election could be held,the Prime…

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Hospital Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 September 1953 · page 8

The secretary-manager of the Hospital Board (Mr. R. Nankivell) has announced the results of a ballot for…

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Tough Federal Election Predicted

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 September 1953 · page 2

Adelaide: Next year's Federal election would be an extremely lough fight, the Lord Mayor of Adelaide (Mr. Rymill) said today at the annual L.C.L. meeting…

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The Barrier Miner Thursday, September 10, 1953. West German Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 3

BY supporting Dr. Adenauer at Saturday's West German elections the Germans voted for a strong Government and a continuance of economic recovery. They also…

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Democrats in tussle for 1956 election

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 1

Mr Adlai Stevenson's place as titular leader of the Democrats will be tested at the party's…

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WIU Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 September 1953 · page 5

The local branch of the W.I.U. of A. is calling nominations for the election of officers for the ensuing 12…

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Pastures Bd. Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 7

Mr. Alton Bennett of Glenalbyn Station, Wilcannia, has been elected to the board of directors of the…

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