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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

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My Week in Parliament the State Budget

Camden News · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. Cahill, has presented his Budget to the House. Once again we are to debate the Budget…

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Municipal Elections

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 2

The triennial Municipal Elections are to be held on Saturday, 5th December, and nominations close at…

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My Week in Parliament Compulsory Unionism

Camden News · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 1

It now appears certain that the N.S.W. Government will introduce legislation for compulsory unionism under the…

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Voting at Warragamba Move For Polling Booth Defeated

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 5

A more to establish a separate polling booth for Wanragamba residents entitled to vote at the forthcoming Shire…

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My Week in Parliament the Grasshopper Plague

Camden News · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 7

Our sympathy goes out to the farmers in the districts being over run by grasshoppers. The loss to the State and to Australia may…

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Municipal Elections

Camden News · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 6

We understand that the following candidates will contest the three wards in the Camden Municipality…

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Council's Triennial Election

Camden News · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 1

The triennial election of aldermen for the Camden Municipal Council takes place on Saturday, 5th…

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18 Candidates For Municipal Elections Golden Wedding

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 1

It was a very happy family gathering at South Campbelltown last Saturday night in the home of Mr…

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My Week in Parliament the Cattle Slaughtering & Diseased Animals(amendment) Bill

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 8

This Bill passed through the Second Reading and Committee stages in the House this week…

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New Voting System in Council Elections Proportional Representation

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 1

Many people have a rather vague knowledge concerning the new voting system of proportional representation and how it will affect candidates or electors when the polls are held for Council election…

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Two Sitting Aldermen Not Seeking Re-election

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 1

Eighteen candidates—including nine sitting members— have been nominated for the Campbelltown Municipal Council triennial elections to be held on Saturday, December 5th…

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My Week in Parliament the Cattle Slaughtering & Diseased Animals (Amendment) Bill

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 November 1953 · page 10

(By Blake Pelly, M.L.A.) This Bill passed through the Second Reading and Committee stages in the House this week…

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New Voting System in Council Elections Proportional Representation

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 November 1953 · page 1

Many people have a rather vague knowledge concerning the new voting system of proportional representation and how it will affect candidates or electors when the polls are held for Council…

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Council Candidates Prepare for Polls Three Elected Unopposed

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 November 1953 · page 1

When nominations closed last week for the Local Government triennial elections to be held early in December the names of thirteen candidates were announced from whom nine are required as…

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Municipal Election Candidates Announced Six Aldermen Gain Seats Unopposed

Camden News · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 1

The names of ten candidates were announced to fill nine seats as Aldermen of Camden Municipal Council for the next three years when nominations closed last week…

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New Voting System in Council Elections Proportional Representation

Camden News · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 11

Many people have a rather vague knowledge concerning the new voting system of proportional representation and how it will affect candidates or electors when the polls are held for Council…

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The Council Elections

Camden News · Thursday 26 November 1953 · page 8

Proportional Representation is to be used to elect aldermen and shire councillors where three or more…

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B Riding Candidates at Tahmoor Talks

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 December 1953 · page 10

Interesting talks took place at Tahmoor last Wednesday night when B Riding candidates for election to Miss Margaret Waddell, Hon. Director of Red Cross Branches, addressing delegates at the Annual…

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Aldermanic Elections Initial Preferential Representation Voting Two Ex-Aldermen Defeated On The Count Of Preferences

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 8 December 1953 · page 1

The Triennial Elections last Saturday gave Campbelltown the impression of being almost a city of businesslike bustle and activity. The Polling Booth at the practically out of the way Town Hall was never…

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President Defeated in Shire Elections

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 December 1953 · page 1

British scientist and technicians have made remarkable progress, in the past twelve months, in the development of guided rockers to meet the needs of the armed forces Initially, Britain by personnel of the Ministry of supply and of…

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