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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1952

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Liberal Nominations Rural Candidates

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 3

The N.S.W. Liberal Party has extended from September 30 to October 15 the closing date for nominations for 19 country…

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By election tempo quickens

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 October 1952 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Fri.: Interest in Flinders by-election intensified tonight when Federal and State political leaders spoke in various…

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Labour Candidate for Murray at the Next State Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 1

Alderman F. V. Holden, of Denlliquin, is the selected Labour candidate for Murray at the next State elections. He is…

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Werriwa by-election on November 29

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tues.: The by-election for the Federal seat of Werriwa will be held on Saturday, November 29…

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Labour Candidate For Murray at State Elections

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 3

Alderman F. V. Holden of Deniliquin is the selected Labour candidate for Murray at the next State elections for N.S.W. Ald…

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Boos, Catcalls Flung At Cabinet Ministers Angry clashes in Parliament House

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wed.: Five hundred demonstrators on the steps of Parliament House today “counted out” the Government and booed and cat-called the Treasurer (Sir Arthur Fadden) and…

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Election Likely in Victoria

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wed.: The Hollway-Labor group failed by one vote in the Legislative Assembly late tonight to reduce…

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Aldermen Congratulate Colleague On Selection As Parliamentary Candidate

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 3

Ald. F. V. Hoi den was congratulated by fellow alderman at Wednesday night’s Municipal Council meeting on…

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“Photo finish” tipped for Flinders election to-day

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 October 1952 · page 24

MELBOURNE, Fri.: A “photo finish” in the Flinders by-election tomorrow was the general prediction among independent observers tonight. Earlier this week a Labor win was being freely…

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[?]Ders By-election How Evatt views vote

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 5

CANBERRA, Sun.: Leader of the Opposition (Dr. Evatt) said tonight: “Landslide swing to Labor in Flinders shows the…

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Labour Wins Flinders by Election a Lesson to the L.c. Party .Government

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 1

The result of the by-election for the Federal seat of Flinders which was hold on Saturday last by…

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Duke’s part in opening of Parliament

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 11

LONDON, Wed.: The precedent of Victorian: days has been followed in deciding the part of the Duke of Edinburgh in the State…

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Official Labor candidate for Farrer

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 2

Mr. D. T. Byrnes of Wagga, official Labor candidate for Farrer, who is a guest at the George Hotel Hw will be in Albury for the…

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Tributes in the N.s.w. Parliament

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1952 · page 20

SYDNEY, Tues.: The NSW Legislative Assembly today adjourned for the afternoon as a mark of respect to Mr. Hughes…

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Leaders’ tributes to Mr Hughes before Parliament adjourns

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1952 · page 20

CANBERRA, Tues.: Both Houses of Federal Parliament: adjourned their sittings today after paying tributes to the memory and work of the late Mr. W. M. Hughes. His sudden death early this morning threw…

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Parliament House barber given notice

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wed.: Parliament House barber, Cecil Bainbrigge, has been given notice to quit his barber’s…

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Election in Vic. Expected Dec. 6

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thursday morning: Following events in the Legislative Assembly early this morning, it is expected that an election wilt be held in Victoria on December 6…

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Irrigation: Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers Question in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 1

Mr. Lawson: Can the Acting Minister for Conservation say whether about two years ago a committee investigated…

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Victorian Election to Bi DECEMBER 6

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thurs. — A general election will be field in Victoria oil December 6. Writs will be issued on Monday, and nominations will close on November 17…

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Presidential Election

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 2

The American people go to the poll today to elect a new President for the next four years. General Eisenhower Republican…

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