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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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Archbishop on Elections

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 1

MELBOURNE: The Federal elections are approaching, said the Archbishop of Melbourne, Most. Rev. Dr. Mannix,…

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Federal Election

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 2

THE “TRIBUNE-COURIER” —will adhere to the same publicity policy in regard to the forthcoming…

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Electors Will Shiver At... Polling Booths In Snow Country

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 1

On Federal election day, April 28, the two highest—and coldest —pulling places will be in Eden-Monaro electorate. They will be at Island Bend…

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Federal Election

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 2

THE “TRIBUNE-COURIER” will adhere to the same publicity policy in regard to the forthcoming…

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Federal Election Campaign Opens at Boorowa Lt. Col. Anderson, Addresses Electors Last Night

Boorowa News · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 1

The battle for Hume officially opened in Boorowa last night when Lt.-Col. Anderson. V.C., M.H.R.,…

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Why the Election Is Being Held

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 1

"This election is being held because of the obstruction to the business of the Government elected to carry out certain policies," declared Senator J. A. McCallum, speaking in Goulburn on Saturday…

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Liberal Candidate Visits Taralga

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 18 April 1951 · page 8

Liberal Party Candidate, [?] A. G. (Bill) Keys visited [?] Taralga district, and met [?] residents at the stock sale[?]…

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Kosciusko Fire and Election Voting

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 1

The Kosciusko Hotel fire will reduce the number of votes normally recorded at Island Bend and Green Hut—Australia's Highest polling booths…

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Stands to Lose £2000 on the Elections

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY: Thousands of pounds are being waged on the result of the Federal elections to be held next Saturday…

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Communism Vital Election Issue

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 2

The issues at this election are the same as 16 months ago. Are you going to deal with the communists or allow them to destroy…

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A Short Election

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 3

In the final series of meetings, Mr. A. G. (Bill) Keys, Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro for the Federal elections next…

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"Woolgrowers Everywhere Are Turning to Labor" Says Hume Candidate Mr. Arthur Fuller Speaks in Crookwell

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 2

Speaking in Goulburn Street. Crookwell, the Labor candidate for Hume, Mr. Arthur Fuller, said Mr. Chifley had scored an instant success when he pledged the Labor Government to repeal the Wool Tax Act…

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Federal Election

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 25 April 1951 · page 8

Responsibility of all political matter contained in this issue is accepted by Lial James Woods, Denison Street, Croakwell…

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Communism: Vital Election Issue Mr. Chas. Anderson’s Policy Speech

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 3

“The issues at this election are the same as sixteen months ago. Are you going to deal with the Communists, or allow them to destroy you? Labor has proved it cannot deal with the menace. Unless you…

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Federal Elections Menzies-fadden Lib. C.P. Govt. Returned Fuller Leading in Hume But Losing Ground Dr. Evatt May Lose Seat in New Parliament

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

The Menzies-Fadden Government was returned to power at Saturday’s election. Mr. Arthur Fuller (Labor) looked like regaining Hume from Mr. Chas. Anderson (C.P.) but he lost…

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Mr. Fraser On The Election

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

Commenting on Saturday's election, Mr. Alan Fraser, Labour candidate for Eden Monaro, to-day said:…

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The Elections

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

Nothing surprising occurred in the elections. The Government lost some seats and it was expected they…

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8 Doubtful Seats in Elections Opperman Only One Behind: Senate Majority Likely In Queensland

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY: As counting of general election votes proceeded to-day, eight seats remained doubtful. Indications were developing that the Government might obtain a Senate majority by securing six out of 10 Senate vacancies in Queensland…

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Election Charge

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 1 May 1951 · page 3

BRISBANE: Bernard joseph Maguire, chief Electoral officer, was to-day committed for trial charged with having…

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Back To Parliament After Short "Political" Holiday

Boorowa News · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 4

The success that has again come the way of Arthur Fuller is a reward for perseverance, keen organisation and complete…

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