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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

313 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 16

To Stand As Independent Labor Candidate

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 14

SYDNEY, Tues.: Mr J. Seiffert MLA for Monaro, announced tonight that he would stand for the seat as an Independent Labor…

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Local and General Bolls to Close Soon for Elections

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Snowdon, Federal Assistant Returning Officer, Wagga Subdivision, points out that as June 17 is the likely date of the N.S.W. State…

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N.S.W. Election on June 17

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 1

June 17 was announced by the premier (Mr. McGirr) as the date on which the NSW elections would take place. Nominations for the 94 seats…

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Another Election In Sight in Tasmania ?

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 3

LAUNCESTON, Mon. : The State Government will appeal to the electors for an absolute majority if it is…

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30 Political Candidates Arrested

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 15

SEOUL. (Korea), Mon.: The South Korean National Police Chief (Kim Tai Son) announced today the arrest of 30 alleged…

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“Federal Election Quid Occur This Year” Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 1

Labor Senators in Melbourne to-day reaffirmed the determination of the Labor Party to insist on its stand on certain clauses in…

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To Support Cp Candidate

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 2

At a meeting presided over by the Shire president (Cr W. Day) at Lockhart a campaign committee was formed to support Mr…

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Another Liberal Woman As Candidate

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 10

SYDNEY, Mon.: With the nomination of Miss Roberta Galagher as its candidate for the King electorate, the Liberal Party now has…

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Parliament May Rise on June 22

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 16

CANBERRA, Tues: The Prime Minister said today he was still hopeful of Parliament rising about June 22. Mr Menzies plans to…

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Six Killed in “Quiet” Election Day

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 20

SEOUL, Tues.: Six civilians in [?] South Korea were killed today [?] on election day, according to unconfirmed police reports…

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Independents Win in Korean Elections

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 3

SEOUL, Wed.: Early official returns for the South Korean election yesterday show that no powerful party will emerge in…

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State Elections New Voting Procedure

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

There are 1,920,364 electors on the rolls—over 200,000 more than at the last State elections on May 2, 1947. There are four more electorates…

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State Election Nothing Too Severe for Communists

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

Despite a widespread feeling that the Federal Government's antiCommunist legislation was too severe in some respects, it would…

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First Election Writ Issued

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY, Fri.: Mr. J. L. Geraghty, M.L.A., has issued a writ for £2000 out of the Supreme Court against Mr. C. W…

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Polling Places In Albury Electorate

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 2

Polling places in Albury electorate at the NSW State elections on June 17 are: ALBURY SUBDIVISION:…

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“Reds Main Election Issue”

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sun.: After a 1000 mile election tour of the State last week the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Treatt) is…

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Mobile Polling Booth to Visit Albury Hospital

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 11

Returning Officer for Albury Electorate (Mr G. O. Boyle) said yesterday that a mobile booth would visit Albury District Hospital to take patients votes on Saturday, June 17. He appealed to electors generally to…

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State Election C.p. Not Sectional Says Leader

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 2

The Country Party is not a sectional party, but embraces all sections of the community, the party leader (Col. Bruxner) said at an…

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N.S.W. State Elections Set Down for Saturday, June17

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 1

The New South Wales State elections will be held on Saturday, June 17. The Electoral Commissioner (Mr. E. Bennett) said the…

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An Election Whisper (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 4

Sir,--At election time various whispers take the air, and I understand one now current in some quarters is to the effect that Mr. Bill…

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