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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

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A '“Miss Albury” candidate

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 2

Public Administration candidate in the “Miss Albury” quest, Miss Dianne Falkner, leading the parade of contestants to the Hamstead Heath in Dean street on Friday night. She is seated in the back of an open car…

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Letter to the Editor the Council Elections

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 6

Sir,—Proportional representation is to be used to elect aldermen and shire councillors where three or more have to be elected on…

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All Adults Must Vote at Municipal, Shire Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 2

Voting is compulsory at local government elections to be held on Saturday, December 5. The newly introduced proportional…

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The Council Elections Proportional Representation Explained (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 1

Sir.--Proportional representation is to be used to elect aldermen and shire councillors, where three or more have to be elect…

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“Forced unionism will defeat Labor at Fed. elections”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 20

SYDNEY, Mon.: Compulsory unionism legislation would cause the defeat of Labor at the forthcoming Federal elections, said Mr. J. Chalmers Independent Labor M.L.A. for Hartley, today. “I feel this legislation…

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Man was “a candidate for death,” doctor declares

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Mon.: A 56-year-old man found dead in a room in Gordon House, city, on October 18 was suffering from gross disease of the heart and other organs, and was “a candidate for death,” Dr. K. M…

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Vote Early Exhorts R/O. and Validly, Urges Candidate

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 5

Town clerk and returning officer, Mr. A. J. Chant, asked electors last Friday to record their votes as early as possible…

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Will aid Queen candidate

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 November 1953 · page 7

The committee working for the candidature of Miss Eugenie Nesz-Treinis New Australian entrant in the Wodonga Hospital Queen…

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Gwydir by-election on Dec. 19: Labor is confident

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 November 1953 · page 20

CANBERRA, Wed.: A by-election to fill the Gwydir seat in the House of Representatives will be held on Saturday, December 19. This was announced by the Speaker of the House (Mr. Cameron) today. Mr. Cameron stated that…

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Voting at Local Govt. Elections

The Observer · Friday 20 November 1953 · page 7

Councillor Leo Barry, President of the Shires' Association of N.S.W., exhorts all citizens to vote at the Local…

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City Council Candidates put Their Policy Views

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 November 1953 · page 18

No “earth-shaking” promises have been made by candidates seeking the nine seats on the Albury City Council at the triennial election on December 5. Yesterday, a round-up of the candidates’ views revealed that they all favored the advancement of the city and increases in essential services such as sewerage, water, kerbing and guttering, and…

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Minister Collapses in Parliament

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 November 1953 · page 3

PARIS, Sun,: The French Foreign Minister, M. Bidault, collapsed while addressing the National Assembly yesterday…

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Support Candidates on Local Govt., Not Political, Issues

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 November 1953 · page 8

Councillor Leo Barry, President of the Shires Association of N.S.W., exhorts all citizens to vote at the Local Government…

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Jerilderie Shire Elections. To the Electors of B Riding

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1953 · page 9

I wish to thank you for your support, as one of your Council lore, over the past years, and hope that you can agree, that in…

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Shire Elections to the Electors "B" Biding

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1953 · page 3

I wish to thank you for your support, as one of your Councillors over the past years, and hope that you can…

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All must vote at the Albury City Council elections

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 November 1953 · page 14

Voting at the Albury City Council elections on Saturday, December 5, is compulsory. Electors who fail to vote are liable to a penalty of not less than 10/- and not exceeding £2…

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Seven Border Councils Will Hold Elections On Dec. 5 Hume Amd Holbrook Are Unopposed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 27 November 1953 · page 11

Most N.S.W. shires in the border district hold elections in one or more ridings on December 5 this year. Only two shires in which all sitting…

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City Council candidates to speak

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 November 1953 · page 16

Arrangements have been completed for the 15 Albury City Council candidates to address citizens from Dean…

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Liberals choose candidate for Gwydir

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 November 1953 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sun : The Liberal Party’s selection committee yesterday chose Narrabri storekeeper, Mr. Arthur Malcolm…

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How “P.R.” will operate Saturday’s elections

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 1 December 1953 · page 5

For the first time proportional representation will apply on Saturday in voting at the Albury City Council elections. It is designed to reflect the views of the…

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