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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1954

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Polling Booth at Kempsey Heights

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 5

The State Electoral Commissioner, through Mr. R. B. Gamack, M.L.A., has acknowledged Kempsey…

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Hints Given on Election Dates

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Jan. 19. --May 29 and June 5 have been mentioned as the likely dates for the Commonwealth elections…

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Country Party Plan for Federal Election Pact

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 1

The State chairman of the Country Party (Mr. J. M. Carter) said yesterday that the central executive of the Country Party had given consideration to the fact that the Liberal Party had endorsed…

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Cp Proposal to Liberals. Plan For Federal Election Pact

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 2

The State Chairman of the Country Party (Mr. J. M. Carter) said last week that the Central Executive of the…

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Polling Booth at High School

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1954 · page 7

The Minister for the Interior (Mr. Kent Hughes) has advised Mr. P. E. Lucock, M.H.R.. that approval has…

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Taree Queen Candidates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 1

Miss Maria Burns, who was crowned queen, is in the centre of the picture. On her rig ht is Miss Marlon Wilson, who was second, and on her left. Miss Dorothy Burke, who was third…

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No Election Date

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 4

SYDNEY, February 2. -- Contrary to expectations, Federal Cabinet, which met here today, did not announce the…

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Queen Opens Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, February 4: Amidst splendour unsurpassed in the history of the State, Queen…

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Fed. Elections on May 22

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 1

The probable date of the House of Representatives general elections is Saturday, May 22. Federal Cabinet, at its meeting in Sydney, did not fix a…

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Election on May 22 Generally Anticipated

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 3

SYDNEY. -- Although no date has been set by Cabinet for the Federal election it is generally accepted that it will be on May 22. No announcement of any…

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L. G. Association's Quiz On Recent Election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 1

The Local Government Association of New South Wales has sought the opinion of the Taree Municipal Council on five aspects of the Local Government election held in December…

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Elections to Be Bitter

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 1

Sources close to the Government believe that May 22 will be fixed as the date for…

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Association's Question on Local Gov. Election

Macleay Argus · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 6

The Local Government Association of New South Wales is seeking the opinion of Councils on five aspects of the Local Government election held in December…

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Dr. Horace Dean. His Entry To And Rejection From Parliament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 4

Dr. Dean was now at the height of his power and popularity. He became this district's idol and hero. His…

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Federal Elections to be held on May 29

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, announced on Wednesday that the Federal elections will be held on Saturday, May 29. Senate elections were held…

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Election Date Most Convenient Says Minister

Macleay Argus · Monday 1 March 1954 · page 7

MELBOURNE: The Government had fixed May 29 for the Federal election because it was most…

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New State Issue in Coming Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 March 1954 · page 1

ARMIDALE. -- The three Federal party leaders would be asked to have their parties advocate New States during…

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Candidates for Lyne

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 2

It is stated on reliable authority that two names have been submitted to the Country Party…

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Parliament Sitting Expected to Be Brief

Macleay Argus · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA. -- The 20th Commonwealth Parliament will meet for the last time on April 6. It will sit for a brief…

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Feder'l Election Roll Closing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 3

The electoral rolls to be used at the forthcoming general election of members of the House of Representatives…

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