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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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Federal Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 2

We have received the following telegram from Mr. E. J. Eggins, M.H.R.:— "Dissolution both Houses of…

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Election—april 28

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 2

The political decks are now being cleared for a short and sharp campaign. The electors of Australia will now be afforded an opportunity of…

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Polling Booth at South Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 7

A new polling booth at the Federal elections this time will be that at Tye's Laundry, South Kempsey. The Divisional Returning Officer…

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Federal Elections— Labour Promises to Halt Inflation - - - Chifley States His Election Policy

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 3

If elected to office on April 28, Labour would "take ever measure necessary to halt the present disastrous inflation,"…

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Not a Candidate

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 1

Mr. E. R. Mackay, who was one of the Country Party candidates at the last Federal elections, states that he has no aspiration for the…

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Federal Election Issues Charges Against Labor

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1951 · page 2

"The issues of the Federal election are simple and clear-cut," says the bulletin of the Federal Parliamentary Country Party…

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Postal Votes--federal Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 April 1951 · page 3

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming Federal Elections are those who on polling day will be outside the State or Territory for…

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CORRESPONDENCE Federal Elections

The Northern Champion · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 9

Sir,—In regard to the forthcoming Federal elections, I would be glad if you would publish this letter giving my explanation as to the reason I am…

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This is a Vital Election

The Northern Champion · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 4

The forthcoming Federal Elections are probably the most important to the Australian nation since Federation 50 years ago. At no time since Federation has there been such an urgent necessity for strong government, in…

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Taree Candidates to Contest Lyme

The Northern Champion · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

Three candidates have nominated to contest Lyne Electorate at the forthcoming Federal elections. Nominations closed at noon today…

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Election Issues Clearly Defined, Says Mr. Eggins

The Northern Champion · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

"The issues of this election are clearly defined. They are based on the charge that the Labor Party, by a policy of obstruction, procrastination and frustration, has made the nineteenth Parliament unworkable," stated Mr E. J. Eggins…

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Letters to the Editor. Federal Elections—Electorate of Lyne

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 4

Sir,—In regard to the forthcoming Federal Elections, I would be glad it you would publish this letter giving my explanation as to the reasons I…

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Federal Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 April 1951 · page 7

Sir,--In regard to the forthcoming Federal elections I would be glad if you would publish this letter giving my explanation as to the…

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Three to Contest Lyne Seat in Federal Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 April 1951 · page 1

The sitting member for Lyne, Mr. E. J. Eggins (Country Party), will be opposed by two of the candidates he defeated…

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City Candidate

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 1

Mr. T. W. McCristal, or Stoney Creek, who is contesting' the Sydney metropolitan seat of Grayndler at the Federal elections on…

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Postal Election Votes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 April 1951 · page 7

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming Federal elections are those who on Polling Day Will be outside the State or Territory for…

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Federal Election Port Macquarie Subdivision Booth

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 1

The Returning Officer for the Lyne electorate, Mr. Wratten, has clarified the position in regard to the South Kempsey and Innes St…

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Candidate Alleges Senate Lockout

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 6

Speaking at Kempsey on Wednesday, Liberal-Country Party Senator elect, A. M. McMullin, said:…

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Newspaper Reviews Candidate's Career

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 6

Reviewing the career of the Member for Lyne, Mr. E. J. Eggins, MHR, the current issue of "The Countryman" says:--…

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C.W.A. Officer As C.P. Senate Candidate

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 1

Mrs. Thelma Kirk by was the first woman candidate to be endorsed by the Australian Country Party when (as Mrs. Thelma Harvey) she was…

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