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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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Bulli Candidate For Council

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 3 November 1950 · page 12

SIR,—Having been requested by several organisations and a number of electors, I have decided to stand as a candidate…

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Municipal Elections

Kiama Independent · Saturday 4 November 1950 · page 3

On 2nd December next, elections will be held for the selection of Aldermen to act on the various district Councils for the next 3 years…

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Greater City Elections

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 2

SIR,—As an old resident of Garden Hill and West Wollongong, I am very pleased to hear that a local man has nominated…

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A.l.p. Municipal Assembly Prepares for Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 6 November 1950 · page 5

All fifteen candidates who will contest next month's election and delegates from all A.L.P. branches were present at last meeting of the A.L.P. Municipal Assembly for Greater Wollongong…

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No Landslide Expected In U.S. Elections

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 November 1950 · page 3

NEW YORK, Tues.(A.A.P.).—This is a fateful day for 50,000,000 United States voters in a midterm Congressional election…

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Liberals Still Want Election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 November 1950 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Fed-Cabinet today agreed in principle to seek a double dissolution on the Communist Party…

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City Council Elections 35 Candidates Likely to Nominate

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 1

Two groups of candidates will contest the Greater Wollongong Municipal election on December 2, but, in addition, a number of ungrouped candidates is also thought possible. It is probable there will be 25 or perhaps 36…

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A.L.P. Announces Council Election Policy

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 4

The A.L.P. Campaign Director (Mr. E. A. Johnston) has announced that the general policy of A.L.P. candidates will…

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Surprises In City Council Election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1950 · page 1

A thorough check with reliable sources last night suggests that the Mayor of Greater Wollongong (Ald. C.M. Dawson) will contest Ward 8 (Gwynneville) against Ald. D. Beaton in the…

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35 Candidates Announced for Council Elections

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1950 · page 3

The City of Greater Wollongong Town Clerk and Returning Officer (Mr. W. H. Mitchell) at noon yesterday announced the 35 candidates for the December 2 municipal…

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Industrial Group Candidates in Ironworkers' Ballot

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 13 November 1950 · page 1

The A.L.P. Industrial Group is contesting thirteen positions in the Port Kembla branch, elections to be held during…

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A.L.P's. Greater W'gong Election Policy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 13 November 1950 · page 3

With nominations now closed the A.L.P. feels it should clearly state Labour's policy to local and district problems writes Mr. E. A. Johnston, the A.L.P. Campaign Director…

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Labor Parliamentarians to Assist in Council Election Campaign

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 4

District Federal and State Members of Parliament who attended the meeting, of the Greater Wollongong A.L.P. Municipal Assembly promised to assist the Labor campaign in…

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Council Elections (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 12

SIR,—As a resident of Smith's Hill, I've been wondering why we have not had the honour of Alderman C. M. Dawson, Mayor…

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Council Elections Pen Letter to the People of Ward 7

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 18

In view of the nearness of the Municipal Elections, I feel that something might be said to throw light on the East Fairy…

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Council Elections (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 37

Sir. — Owing to there being no wards for the last City Council elections the Council was swamped by Wollongong…

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Wild Scenes Follow V.v. Talk in Parliament

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.—With members shouting interjections and crying, "Name, name him", Clyde Cameron (Lab., S.A.) was gagged in the: House of Representatives today. The…

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In Canberra Today Election Postponed Until Next Year

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1950 · page 8

Labor has won the tactical battle for this year. The election to let the people settle the deadlock between the two Federal Houses has been postponed for the time being. Labor strategists have…

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City Council Election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1950 · page 7

SIR.—In answer to "Labor Voter's" remarks concerning my letter to the editor (13/11/50) I would point out that nowhere…

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Aldermanic Candidates Clash at Avondale Meeting

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 20 November 1950 · page 3

The rival candidates in Ward 15 clashed strongly at a joint meeting at Avondale Hall. There was a large attendance when Mr. Stanis Cook (Labor)…

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