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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

52 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Government—without Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 1

Theoretically we are living in a Parliamentary democracy, with the affairs of Government controlled by Parliament. In practice, however, we…

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Government — Without Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 4

Theoretically we are living in a Parliamentary democracy, with the affairs of Government controlled by Parliament, in practice, however, we…

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School of Arts. Annual Report and Election of Officers

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 1

The President (Mr. G. Gore) occupied the chair at the meeting of the Management Committee, held in the School of Arts on Wednesday of…

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Only Election Can End Government's Frustration

Camden News · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

During 15 months of office, the Menzies-Fadden Government has endured from beginning to end, a period of utter frustration. Faced with…

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Only Election Can End Government Frustration

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 4

During 15 months of office, the Menzies-Fadden Government has endured from beginning to end, a period of utter frustration. Faced with…

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My Week in Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 5

I suppose a mere appropriate title to this article today would be “My Two Hours in Parliament,” as Mr. McGirr, the Labor Premier of N.S.W.,…

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My Week in Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 2

I suppose a more appropriate title to this article today would be "My Two Hours in Parliament," as Mr. McGirr, the Labor Premier of N.S.W.,…

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Election Notes

Camden News · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 6

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.H.R., speaking at Camden and other places said that it was his duty to warn the public of the unpending danger of Communism…

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Federal Elections. Jeff Bate Returned for Macarthur

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 1 May 1951 · page 1

Polling day was uneventful in Campbelltown and there were no incidents reported, according to the Returning Officer, Mr. Harley Daley,…

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Mr Jeff Bate, M.l.a. Thanks the Electors for His Re-election

Camden News · Thursday 3 May 1951 · page 5

In a statement after the election on Saturday, Mr. Jeff Bate, newly re-elected M.H.R. for Macarthur, said that he was very grateful to…

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My Week in Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 8 May 1951 · page 4

The principal event this week was the censure motion moved by Mr Treatt, the Leader of the Opposition on the failure of the Government…

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My Week in Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 2

The principal event this week was the censure motion moved by Mr. Treatt, the Leader of the Opposition on the failure of the Government…

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Milk Zone Blackouts. Questions in Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 1

Mr. Pelly: I ask the Minister for Health whether milk is in such short supply that it has been necessary to ration the quantity distributed in the…

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My Week in Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 6

Amongst Bills introduced this week was the Traffic Safety (Lights and Hoardings) Bill 1951. The object of this Bill is to control fires, lights,…

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Milk Zone Blackouts. Questions in Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 3

Mr. Pelly : I ask the Minister for Health whether milk is in such short supply that it has been necessary to ration the quantity distributed in the…

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My Week in Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 3

Amongst Bills introduced this week was the Traffic Safety (Lights and Hoardings) Bill 1951. The object of this Bill is to control fires, lights,…

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My Week in Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 22 May 1951 · page 3

An Act of interest to country dwellers passed through the Assembly this week. It is the Dividing Fences Act which…

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My Week in Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 24 May 1951 · page 5

An Act of interest to country dwellers passed through the Assembly this week. It is the Dividing Fences Act which…

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My Week in Parliament

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 29 May 1951 · page 3

I shall discuss two Bills which camp before the House last week. First, the Government Railways (Amendment) Bill, 1951. This Bill is…

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My Week in Parliament

Camden News · Thursday 31 May 1951 · page 2

I stall discuss two Bills which came before the House last week. First, the Government Railways (Amendment) Bill, 1951. This Bill is…

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