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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

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Parliament Sitting

Macleay Argus · Monday 1 June 1953 · page 7

SYDNEY: State Parliament will meet on Thursday, July 30, instead of May 28. The Governor (Sir John…

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Member of Parliament Speaks to Children

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 June 1953 · page 5

Mr. Gamack reminded the children at the Coronation celebration meeting yesterday that they were there to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II…

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Hospital Board Election Sought by Taree C. of C.

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 1

Taree Chamber of Commerce will request the Minister for Health to revert to the system of triennial election for the Manning River District Hospital Board…

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"Brisbane Line" Was a Reality to Candidates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 July 1953 · page 1

Candidates at a military examination in the Wingham area on Sunday based their advances and attacking positions on the assumption that Queensland had come under the domination of a foreign power…

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To Open Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY: The Governor, Sir John Northcott, will open State Parliament on August 12…

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No Election for Wingham Jockey Club

The Northern Champion · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 5

Only 12 nominations were received for election to the committee of Wingham and Upper Manning Jockey Club…

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One Candidate For Queen Title

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 3

So far one young lady has indicated her intention to stand as a candidate in next year's Manning River…

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Search for Shire Candidate

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 24 July 1953 · page 9

Tuncurry Progress Association is still searching for a candidate to contest a seat on the Manning Shire Council at…

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Changes in Local Govt. Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1953 · page 4

Recent amendments to Local Government ordinances governing the procedure to be followed in the conducting of…

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Bishop Ash to Confirm Candidates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 August 1953 · page 3

Bishop F. M. Ash will confirm 100 candidates at a special service at St. John's Church, Taree, at 11 a.m…

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Krambach Assn. Seeks Candidates For Shire Cl

The Northern Champion · Friday 14 August 1953 · page 5

Krambach and District Progress Association is seeking candidates to contest triennial Council elections in…

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Council Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 14 August 1953 · page 2

CHANCES in procedure at Local Government elections are imminent…

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Did Not Vote In Senate Election

Macleay Argus · Monday 17 August 1953 · page 2

In the Senate election on May 9, the number of electors enrolled in the Lyne electorate was 41,035, and of…

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Labor Policy Too Much for Candidate

Macleay Argus · Monday 17 August 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY. -- Mr. T. A. Sherley, public accountant, of Narrabeen, has resigned as endorsed Labor candidate for…

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Chamber's Interest In Shire Election

Macleay Argus · Monday 17 August 1953 · page 4

COFFS HARBOUR: "In view of this Chamber's consistent criticism of Dorrigo Shire Council, is it the…

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Candidates for Manning Shire

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 August 1953 · page 2

Two residents of Tuncurry are considering accepting nomination as candidates for 'C' Riding in Manning Shire…

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Hospital Board to Seek Advice on Elections

The Northern Champion · Friday 21 August 1953 · page 1

Manning River District Hospital Board will seek information from the Hospitals Commission as to the…

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Bishop Confirmed 100 Candidates at St. John's

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 21 August 1953 · page 8

Acting Bishop of Newcastle the Rt. Rev. F. Ash, paid an official visit to the Taree and Wingham parishes, at the week-end to confirm church candidates…

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Arthur's Father for By-election

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 5

NEWCASTLE: Mr. J. Arthur, senr., said on Sunday night that he would stand for the A.L.P…

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Labor Makes Gains in Two By-elections

Macleay Argus · Monday 31 August 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Aug. 39. -- In the two Federal by-elections held yesterday, the trend towards Labor's popularity continued, although the Government recovered its position in one of the by-elections on the…

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