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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1954

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Postal Votes for Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1954 · page 7

More than 700 postal votes for the Federal Election on May 29 have been issued by the Divisional Returning…

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TALK of the TOWN Election Stakes

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 2

SYDNEY bookmakers say thajt there's more demand for bets on the election at the moment than on…

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Several Changes In Polling Places For Election

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 4

Polling places for all electors in the Division of Darling are advertised in today's issue of "Barrier Daily Truth"…

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2BH Plans for Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 2

2BH will extend its operating hours on Saturday night and Sunday morning to give listeners…

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2BH Plans for Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 11

2BH will extend its operating hours on Saturday night and Sunday morning to give listeners…

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South Polling Booths

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 28 May 1954 · page 1

The public's attention is drawn to the fact that the polling places in Broken Hill South sub-division…

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2BH Plans for Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1954 · page 2

2BH will extend its operating hours tomorrow night and Sunday morning to give, listeners summaries…

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Two Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1954 · page 2

Two candidates will contest the Darling seat at the Federal elections tomorrow. The sitting Labor member, Mr. Joseph…

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Today's Polling Places

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 May 1954 · page 1

SUB-DIVISION OF BROKEN HILL: Broken Hill (Court House), Hillside (Burke Ward Hall), Broken…

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Opening of South Aus. Parliament

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 June 1954 · page 12

Adelaide: Traditional ceremony will feature the openling of the State Parliament by the Governor (Sir Robert…

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Late Counts Favor Govt Candidates

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 June 1954 · page 1

Sydney: Lote voting in the three doubf ful N.S.W, scots continues to fa vc Government candidates. In Lowson the sitting CP. member (Mr. Faites) haw…

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National Candidates at Caulfield Lowther and Kingsmore Successful; Treble to Williamson

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 June 1954 · page 6

Lowther and Kingsmore were the most impressive of the numerous Grand National condidates seen out at Caulfield on Saturday. Lowther is now a warm fancy for the…

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Mr. J. Lemmon's 50 Years In Victorian Parliament

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 8

Melbourne, June 3: Mr. John Lemmon, Labor MLA for Williamstown for the last 50 years, had his name…

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Election Day "Baby"

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 1

Born election day, this "baby" weighs 50lbs, is 3ft. long and 18 inches high. Proud name is Esmeralda. The baby hippo is the first born at Melbourne Zoo since 1934…

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Japanese Parliament Pitched Battle

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 June 1954 · page 2

Tokio, June 4: The Japanese Lower House broke up last night in a pitched battle between police and politicians inside the Diet building. The battle followed a savage riot…

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A London Newsletter Parliament Split Over Pay Increase

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 June 1954 · page 4

The postponement of a decision on M.Ps'. pay after two Cabinet meetings is believed to be the result of a…

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Aid. Hills for Parliament

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 June 1954 · page 3

Sydney: Sydney's Lord Mayor, Alderman P. D. Hills, is almost certain of being elected to the Legislative…

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S.A. Parliament Opens July 27

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 July 1954 · page 3

Adelaide: The State Parliament, which has sat on five days this year, will reassemble on July 27…

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Mayor for Parliament

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 July 1954 · page 1

Sydney: The Lord Mayor (Alderman P. D. Hills) has won selection as Labor candidate' for the…

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Croquet Club Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Croquet Club Was held on July 30. A large number of members attended. The…

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