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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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Parliament House, Canberra

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 3

In the foreground is the King George V. Memorial and to the left, an administrative office building which houses the Post Office and several Government departments…

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Graziers Association Election of Office Bearers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 2

Present at the meeting of the Condobolin branch of the Graziers Association of N.S.W. held at the Royal Hotel, on 27th…

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Excellent Result From R.S.L. CARNIVAL Election of Office Bearers For Year

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 1

In the absence of the Carnival Secretary (Dgr. L. Stronoch) Dgr. N. W. Cooney read an interim statement to the members at the annual general meeting of the R.S.L. on Saturday night for the New Year's Eve Carnival…

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Legion Notes President's Retirement Election of Office Bearers Swimming Pool Delegates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 1

After five years of duty to the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women, Mr. E. Hill tendered his resignation as President at last Saturday night's annual meeting, held in the R.S.L. Hall. Mr. Hill felt that the position of…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1951 · page 3

Mr. V. Smith was elected returning officer with Messrs. D. Trent and M. Hogden scrutineers. President: Mr. W. Dun…

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Must be Ready for Quick Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

West Wyalong branch of the Country Party, and all other branches, must be ready for an early Federal election. This was told to the annual…

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Election Issues Stated by C.p. Chairman

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

Commenting on the election, the Acting State Chairman of the Country' Party (Mr. J. M. Carter) said:…

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M.P.s Salaries and Federal Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

Parliamentary salaries of sitting Members who do not intend to re-nominate for the Federal election will cease from…

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Editorially Speaking. an Election Issue

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 1

It is highly probable that the Federal elections will be fought on anti-inflation issues. Nothing else has any real significance for the people. This is obvious by the over rapid inflation rate which has the…

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All Parties Prepare for Rush Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) will deliver his policy speech at Kooyong (Victoria) to-morrow, Tuesday night…

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MR. E. V. WHITE Endorsed Country Party Candidate

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 2

Mr. E. V. White, endorsed Country Party candidate for the Darling electorate paid a visit to Condobolin on the 29th March…

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John Howse Opens Election Campaign Before Small Crowd

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 8

"COMMUNISM might seem a long way from Forbes," said Mr. John Howse on Wednesday, "but it has a detrimental and weakening effect upon the internal economy of the country." The Member for Calare was…

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Hugh Roberton Pleased With Election Prospects

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 1

Indications are that the Country Party Will retain the Riverlna seat at the forthcoming Federal…

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Labor Candidate for Riverina

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 4

Sir. M. R. Sheehan, of Griffith. has been selected as the A.L.P. candidate for Riverine in the forthcoming Federal…

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Issues of the Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 6

"The issues of the election are simple and clear cut," stall's.Mr.'J. F. Dredge, General Secretary of the Australian…

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Third Candidate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1951 · page 1

Calare electors may have the choice of three candidates says an exchange. Candidate who has…

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Three Leaders Hope for Election Victory

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 1

The three leaders in the Federal Parliament predict victory for their respective parties at the general election of both Houses on April 28. The campaign is now at fever heat. Mr. Menzies. Leader of the…

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Independent Candidate Visits Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 3

With a record that can please both town and country constituents Mr. Arch K. Gardiner, last minute Independent…

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1951 General Elections Voting by Members and Discharged Members of The Forces

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 2

A Member of the Forces on active service (including any serviceman on lease) may vote as an ordinary or absent voter provided he is enrolled…

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The Elections Official Advice To Voters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 5

The following advice to voters in connection with the Federal elections has been issued by the Electoral authorities…

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