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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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Watersiders' Secretary Not Seeking Re-election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 June 1951 · page 5

Mr. Reg Francis, left-wing Secretary of the Port Kembla branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation, will not…

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T. B. G. Ward Labor Candidate For Ward 6

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 2

Mr. T. B. G. Ward was selected at last night's meeting of the Corrimal branch of the A.L.P. as the Labor candidate…

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15 Show Committeemen Not Seeking Re-election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 2

Fifteen members of the Wollongong A.H., and I. Society Committee have not nominated for re-election at the annual…

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Mrs. Jardidne Undecided on Council Election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 2

They say it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind, and Mrs. Ivy Jardine, possible Ward 6 aldermanic aspirant, has…

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The Waterfront Elections

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 2 July 1951 · page 6

Sir,—It is about time there was a change in the control of our local Waterside Workers' Union. The Wharfies have…

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Wharfies' Branch Election (To the Editor)

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 July 1951 · page 2

Sir,—in reply to the letter appearing above the signature "Labor Supporter" on the forthcoming elections of the South…

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Port Wharfies' Election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1951 · page 5

Sir,—In reply to the letter appearing above the signature "Non-Party Wharfie," I agree that, officers should be appointed…

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Macquarie A.l.p. Selects Candidate

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 9 July 1951 · page 3

LITHGOW, Sunday.—The selection ballot to find an endorsed Labor candidate of con test the Macquarie bye-election…

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Waterfront Main Issue In N.Z. Elections

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 13 July 1951 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Thursday (AAP-Reuter)-New Zealand's Parliamentary session will end tomorrow, and the…

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Parliament Ended by Gag

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 July 1951 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday.—A notion for the gag moved by Mr. Harrison (Lib.-N.S.W.), to-day ended the first sitting of the…

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"Win or Bust" Election Urged In Britain

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday (AAP).—The "People's" diplomatic correspondent says the Minister for Local Government and…

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Warwick Stake Candidates Highlight Track Gallops

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 24 August 1951 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Fast trials by Warwick Stakes candidates Grey Boots, Davey Jones and San Domenico…

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N.Z. Elections

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 3

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Monday (AAP-Reuter).—Satisfaction with the election, result was expressed by editorials in…

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Election of Officers Wollongong Surf Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 10 September 1951 · page 15

More than 80 members and officials of the Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club attended the thirty-third annual general meeting of the cl[?] at the club rooms yesterday…

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Postal Ballot For Ironworkers' Elections

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1951 · page 10

The President of the Port Kembla Federated Ironworkers (Mr. N. Martin) has called for nominations for the election of…

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Ironworkers' Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 4 October 1951 · page 15

Mr. W. Frame, secretary of the Port Kembla branch of the Iromyorkers' Federation, has announced that nominations…

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Princess May Not Open Parliament

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 12 October 1951 · page 10

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Constitutional difficulties may prevent Princess Elizabeth from opening the new session of the…

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Full Election in [?] For Industrial [?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 15 October 1951 · page 2

A.L.P. Industrial [?] will contest all [?] the election of offices [?] Port Kembla Ire[?]…

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A.l.p. Prepares for Snap Election

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 October 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—The New South Wales Executive of the A.L.P. tonight took steps to prepare for a snap Federal…

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Ironworkers' Candidate Says "Wishes Flouted"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 October 1951 · page 3

A candidate for the Port Kembla Ironworkers' Committee of Management, Mr. E. Pickering, said last night that…

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