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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 24th FEBRUARY, 1953 New Officers for Golf Club Two Elections Held

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 3

Two ballots, for the election of captain and a committee of five, were held at the 43rd. annual meeting of the Muswellbrook Golf Club held on Friday last…

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Doncaster Candidate In Smart Trial

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 3

SYDNEY : Ridden by race jockey Arthur Word, the Doncaster Handicap candidate Sir Gene sprinted a smart three furlongs at Randwick this morning. Sir Gene, galloping on the rails section of the…

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Tenth African Parliament Ended

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 1

CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s tenth Parliament disdained yesterday. The Parliament pea sod the…

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Potato Board Elections

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 2

Ballot Papers have been posted this morning to all rolled potato-growers in the No, 1 (North Coast) and no 1…

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Extra Day for Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 4

CANBERRA: The H[?] of Representatives agreed to a motion moved by the vice-president of the Executive…

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Potato Marketing Board Elections Ballot Papers Posted

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 4

Ballot papers were posted on Tuesday to all enrolled potatogrowers in the No. 1 (North Coast) and No. 3 (Northern…

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Mossadeq’s Flight Through Back Door to Avoid Rioters Military Escort For Deputies Leaving Parliament House

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 1

TEHERAN: The Pa[?]Premier (Mohammed Mo[?]sadeq) fought stubbornly yesterday to restore his grip over Parliament and the country following two days of [?] violence. American Associated Press said the outcome still appeared to be “touch…

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Princess candidate holds final dance

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 1

The last dance to be held by Princess candidate Miss Molly Weber was held at Mount Olive Hall last…

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Music After Prayer In Parliament

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 8

CANBERRA: “Advance Australia Fair” should be played and broadcast after prayers at the opening of each day’s…

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Election of officers at P.P.U. meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Upper Hunter Primary Producers' Union yesterday the following officers were…

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Senate Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 2

The electoral rolls will close for the purposes of the forthcoming Senate election on Thursday, 2nd April…

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Senate Election, 1953

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 March 1953 · page 2

The electoral rolls will close tor the purpose of the forthcoming Senate election on Thursday, 2nd April. Therefore, to…

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Senate Election 1953

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 6

The electoral rolls will close for the purposes of the forthcoming Senate election on Thursday, 2nd April…

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Local & General News P. & C. Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 2

The secondary Parents and Citizens' Association held its annual meeting this week and members were told that…

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Money Handed Over at Parliament House Doyle’s Alleged Story To Police Constable

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY: Reginald Aubrey Doyle had admitted that Gordon William Watson, a taxi driver, had handed him more than £17,500 in room No. A140 at Parliament House, a detective told Central Court…

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Austrians again elect anti Communist coalition parliament

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 3

Leaders of Austria's two major political parties have agreed to team up again in a coalition…

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Municipal Election Next

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1953 · page 1

A poll of electors will be held at the Council Chambers next Saturday, 28th March between 8 a.m. and 8…

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Senate Election, 1953

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 2

The electoral rolls will close for the purpose of the forthcoming Senate election on Thursday, 2nd April. Therefore to ensure a vote at the election of any qualified person not…

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By-election May Be Delayed

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY : The Dulwich Hill [?], from which the former Minister for Conservation (Mr. Weir) resigned yesterday, may…

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African Election Getting Livelier

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 1

JOHANNESBURG: The South African election campaign, which started quietly a few weeks ago, is now being…

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